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Dec 31, 2021

HCA Q4 2021 Earnings Report

HCA Healthcare's Q4 2021 earnings were released, showcasing revenue of $15.064 billion and net income of $1.814 billion.

Key Takeaways

HCA Healthcare reported a revenue increase to $15.064 billion for Q4 2021, compared to $14.293 billion in Q4 2020. Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. increased to $1.814 billion, or $5.75 per diluted share, compared to $1.426 billion, or $4.13 per diluted share, in the same quarter of the previous year. The company also provided 2022 guidance, increased capital spending, authorized an additional share repurchase program, and increased the quarterly dividend.

Revenues totaled $15.064 billion.

Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. totaled $1.814 billion, or $5.75 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA totaled $3.149 billion.

Cash flows provided by operating activities totaled $2.443 billion.

Total Revenue
$15.1B
Previous year: $14.3B
+5.4%
EPS
$4.42
Previous year: $4.13
+7.0%
Admissions
514.71K
Previous year: 521.92K
-1.4%
Number of Hospitals
182
Previous year: 185
-1.6%
Licensed Beds
48.8K
Previous year: 49.27K
-0.9%
Gross Profit
$12.7B
Previous year: $11.9B
+6.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.45B
Previous year: $1.79B
-19.1%
Free Cash Flow
$1.25B
Previous year: -$4.33B
-128.9%
Total Assets
$50.7B
Previous year: $47.5B
+6.8%

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Forward Guidance

HCA Healthcare issued its estimated guidance for 2022, projecting revenues between $60.0 to $62.0 billion and EPS (diluted) between $18.40 to $19.20 per diluted share.