HCA Healthcare Inc Dossier
Outlook & Key Dates
Estimates, guidance, catalysts, and upcoming events
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5-Yr Fwd EPS Growth
7.8%projected annual EPS growth
Analyst Coverage
21analysts covering
FY Revenue (est.)
$78.5Bnext fiscal year
FY EPS (est.)
$29.52next fiscal year
Reporting Calendar
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 Earnings Release | 23 Oct 2026 |
Monitoring Framework
Key Performance Indicators
Same Facility Admissions Growth Quarterly2.5%Target: 2.0% to 3.0% annual growth
Same Facility Equivalent Admissions Growth Quarterly2.7%Target: Consistent positive expansion
Outpatient Revenue Share Annually38.3%Target: Expansion of high-growth outpatient services
Watch Items
- Health Insurance Exchange Payer Mix HeadwindsTrigger: Exchange headwind costing between $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion in 2026Action: Monitor conversion rates of patients losing exchange coverage to uninsured status and evaluate the impact on bad debt.
- Labor Cost Inflation and Staffing PressuresTrigger: Wage inflation accelerating faster than anticipatedAction: Track reliance on high-cost contract labor and evaluate the progress of company-wide cost-saving resiliency initiatives.
- Regulatory and Compliance Risks (Mission Health)Trigger: Medicare termination notice or non-compliance reportsAction: Assess compliance with contractual commitments and monitor potential impacts on Medicare funding.
Research as of 2 Sep 2026