Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare brought in more than $19 billion in first quarter revenues, an increase of 4.3%, according to the company’s April 24 financial report.
Here are seven more financial notes:
- The company’s revenues in the first quarter of 2026 totaled $19.11 billion compared to $18.32 billion in the first quarter of 2025.
- Net income attributable to HCA totaled $1.62 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a slight increase from 2025’s first quarter.
- Same facility outpatient surgeries declined 1.7% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025.
- Same facility revenue per equivalent admission increased 3.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
- HCA did not experience a typically seasonal volume increase in the first quarter, but was mostly offset by recognition of certain Medicaid supplemental programs.
- During the first quarter, the company repurchased more than 3 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $1.57 billion.
- The company reaffirmed its 2026 estimated guidance ranges issued in January.
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