
• Reported GAAP EPS of $7.15 up 9.66% YoY • Reported revenue of $19.11B up 4.30% YoY • HCA Healthcare is reaffirming its 2026 estimated guidance, expecting revenues between $76.500 billion and $80.000 billion, and diluted earnings per share between $29.10 and $31.50 for the year.
Bullish
HCA Healthcare reported Q1 2026 revenue growth of 4.3% to $19.109 billion, alongside a 10.9% rise in diluted EPS and a 22.0% increase in cash flows from operating activities.
Bearish
HCA Healthcare faced declining patient volumes due to respiratory activity and a winter storm, leading to Adjusted EBITDA margin compression and a reduced operating footprint in Q1 2026.