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HCA Healthcare (HCA) free cash flow by quarter
HCA Healthcare's free cash flow was $3.1B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +181% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $660M (Q1 2025) to $3.1B (Q3 2025).
| Quarter | Free cash flow | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $3.1B | +181% | -0.8% |
| Q2 2026 | $1.1B | +23% | -64% |
| Q1 2026 | $895M | +3% | +36% |
| Q4 2025 | $870M | -72% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $3.1B | +3% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $3.0B | +360% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $660M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
HCA Healthcare, Q3 2026: revenue $19.8B (+4% year over year), operating margin 11.9%, net earnings $1.6B, operating cash flow $4.5B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is HCA Healthcare's free cash flow?
HCA Healthcare's free cash flow was $3.1B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +181% from Q2 2026.
How has HCA Healthcare's free cash flow changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $660M (Q1 2025) to $3.1B (Q3 2025).