HCA (HCA Healthcare) EPS (Basic): $29.57 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HCA HCA Healthcare Inc HCA
93 GF Score
Price $387.76
GF Value $451.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HCA Healthcare EPS (Basic)?

HCA Healthcare HCA +0.22% 93 EPS (Basic) is $29.57 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $451.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

HCA Healthcare's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.25. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.57.

HCA Healthcare's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.15. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.08.

HCA Healthcare's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.15. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.95.

During the past 12 months, HCA Healthcare's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 25.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 21.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 16.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 17.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, HCA Healthcare's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 88.40% per year. The lowest was -42.90% per year. And the median was 14.00% per year.

HCA Healthcare  (NYSE:HCA) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

HCA Healthcare EPS (Basic) Related Terms

HCA Healthcare EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HCA Healthcare's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

HCA Healthcare EPS (Basic) Chart

HCA Healthcare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.52 19.43 19.25 22.27 28.70

HCA Healthcare Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HCA Healthcare EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

HCA Healthcare's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(6784-0)/236.413
=28.70

HCA Healthcare's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(1620-0)/223.588
=7.25

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $29.57

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $29.57 mean?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a EPS (Basic) of $29.57 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on HCA Healthcare and its competitors.
Is HCA Healthcare's EPS (Basic) too high?
HCA Healthcare's current EPS (Basic) is $29.57. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's EPS (Basic) compare to THC and DVA?
HCA Healthcare's EPS (Basic) of $29.57 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on HCA Healthcare and its competitors. HCA Healthcare's current EPS (Basic) is $29.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $451.47, compared to a current price of $387.76 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $29.57. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current EPS (Basic) is $29.57 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $387.76 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $451.47. GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HCA:

  • EPS (Basic): $29.57
  • GF Value™: $451.47 vs. price of $387.76 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

HCA Healthcare Business Description

Address One Park Plaza, Nashville, TN, USA, 37203
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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