HCA Dividend History & Yield
HCA Healthcare, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.78 | $78.00 | Declared |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.78 | $78.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 (in 189 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.78 | $78.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 (in 280 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.78 | $78.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from HCA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.12 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 36 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much HCA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 385 | $154,623 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,924 | $773,115 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,847 | $1,546,231 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.78%. $10,000 in HCA would currently pay about $78 a year ($6 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
HCA dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | — | $0.78 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $0.78 | +8.3% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.72 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $0.72 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.72 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | — | $0.72 | +9.1% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.66 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.66 | +10.0% |
| Dec 13, 2023 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | — | $0.60 | +7.1% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | — | $0.56 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | — | $0.56 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2022 | — | $0.56 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | — | $0.56 | +16.7% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | — | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | — | $0.48 | +79.1% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.268 | +272.2% |
| Oct 29, 2020 | — | $0.072 | -83.3% |
HCA dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Raised 8.3% | $0.72 | $0.78 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
HCA scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About HCA Healthcare, Inc.
HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides health care services in the United States. The company owns, manages, and operates hospitals, ASCs, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, as well as rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, physician practices, home health agencies, hospices, outpatient physical therapy providers, home and community-based services providers, and various other facilities.
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Medical Care Facilities. First dividend on our records: Feb 14, 2012. 36 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
HCA dividend FAQ
When is HCA's next ex-dividend date?
HCA's next ex-dividend date is Sep 16, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.78 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.
How often does HCA pay dividends?
HCA pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.78 per share with an ex-date of Jun 16, 2026.
What is HCA's dividend yield?
HCA's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.75%, based on $3.00 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $402.02. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.12 per share, is 0.78%.
How much does HCA pay per share?
HCA pays about $0.78 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.12 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $312.00 a year.
Has HCA grown or cut its dividend?
HCA has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 18.2% a year (+8.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of HCA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.78%, you would need about 385 shares of HCA (roughly $154,623 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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