HCA HCA Healthcare dividend history, payout ratio & dates
HCA Healthcare's latest cash dividend of $0.72 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Mar 17, 2025. At an annualized rate of $2.7 per share, the stock yields 0.79%. The latest HCA dividend of $0.72 is an increase from the previous $0.66 payout, representing a growth of 9%.
Key dates
- HCA last dividend date: Mar 17, 2025
HCA dividend stats
vs. Healthcare sector
Dividend yield
HCA has a dividend yield of 0.79% which is lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 2.02%, HCA Healthcare's dividend yield is 61% lower. The historical 5-year average of HCA's dividend yield is 0.8%, which is in line with the current one.
Dividend history
HCA Healthcare has been paying dividends consistently since 2018. Our records show that HCA has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 10% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock up by 2.6% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 7%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.72 | 0.82% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.66 | 0.84% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.66 | 0.64% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.66 | 0.75% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.66 | 0.76% |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.6 | 0.89% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.6 | 0.9% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | $0.6 | 0.81% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | $0.6 | 0.9% |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.56 | 0.92% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | $0.56 | 1.03% |
| Jun 15, 2022 | $0.56 | 1.14% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | $0.56 | 0.75% |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $0.48 | 0.79% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | $0.48 | 0.69% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | $0.48 | 0.62% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | $0.48 | 0.44% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.268 | 0.47% |
| Oct 29, 2020 | $0.072 | 0.72% |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $0.43 | 1.28% |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $0.4 | 1.15% |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $0.4 | 1.29% |
| May 31, 2019 | $0.4 | 1.24% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.4 | 1.04% |
| Nov 30, 2018 | $0.35 | 0.97% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | $0.35 | 0.78% |
| May 31, 2018 | $0.35 | 0.68% |
| Feb 28, 2018 | $0.35 | 0.35% |
HCA Healthcare dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
HCA has a payout ratio of 12.1% which is lower than the Healthcare sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Healthcare sector average of 42.2%, HCA Healthcare's payout ratio is 71% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
HCA dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HCA Healthcare Inc | 0.78% | $2.7 | 12.1% |
| UHS Universal Health Services Inc | 0.42% | $0.8 | 4.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does HCA Healthcare pay a dividend?
Yes, HCA Healthcare has been paying dividends for the last seven years.
When was HCA's last dividend?
HCA Healthcare's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 17, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.72 per share.
How much dividend does HCA Healthcare pay (per share)?
HCA's annualized dividend per share is $2.7.
What is HCA Healthcare's dividend yield?
Currently HCA Healthcare's dividend yield is 0.79%.
How often does HCA Healthcare pay dividends?
HCA Healthcare has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is HCA Healthcare's dividend payout ratio?
HCA Healthcare's dividend payout ratio is 12.1%.
Does HCA Healthcare pay a good dividend?
HCA Healthcare's dividend yield is lower than the Healthcare sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.