[8-K] HCA Healthcare, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. reported that it issued a press release covering its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and declared a quarterly cash dividend.

The Board approved a $0.72 per-share dividend on common stock, payable on December 29, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2025. The Q3 results press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2025

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-11239	27-3865930
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Park Plaza
Nashville, Tennessee				37203
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (615) 344-9551

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share		HCA		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 24, 2025, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 24, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On October 24, 2025, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.72 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 29, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2025.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit 99.1		Press Release, dated October 24, 2025
Exhibit 104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			HCA HEALTHCARE, INC.
Date:	October 24, 2025	By:	/s/ Michael A. Marks
			Michael A. Marks Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did HCA (HCA) announce in this 8-K?

The company issued a press release with Q3 2025 results and declared a quarterly cash dividend.

How much is HCA’s quarterly dividend?

The Board declared a $0.72 per-share cash dividend on common stock.

When is the HCA dividend record date?

Shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2025 will receive the dividend.

When will HCA pay the dividend?

The dividend will be paid on December 29, 2025.

Where can I find HCA’s Q3 2025 results details?

They are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

What is HCA’s trading symbol and exchange?

HCA’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HCA.