Company / Operating Cash Flow
HCA Healthcare Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$12.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$8.5B / $12.6B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+20.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 163
Health Care
What the data says
Among 163 Health Care companies, HCA Healthcare is in the top 1% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $8.5B in FY2022 to $12.6B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$12.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.5%. Ranks 2nd among 163 companies in Health Care.
Improved from $9.0B to $12.6B over the past 2 years.
Health Care sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +14.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +6.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 1% in Health CareTop 1% of 163This company $12.6B Sector average $1.0B
▼
+1108.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- HCA Healthcare's operating cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +6.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 20.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 163 companies in the Health Care sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.12 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $12.6B | +20.2% |
| FY2024 | $10.5B | +17.4% |
| FY2023 | $9.0B | +5.1% |
| FY2022 | $8.5B | -4.9% |
| FY2021 | $9.0B | -3.0% |
| FY2020 | $9.2B | +21.4% |
| FY2019 | $7.6B | +12.4% |
| FY2018 | $6.8B | +24.6% |
| FY2017 | $5.4B | -4.0% |
| FY2016 | $5.7B | +19.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026