Tax
Stock-Based Compensation Tax Benefit
HCA Healthcare Stock-Based Compensation Tax Benefit increased by 329.2% to $103.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher tax efficiency related to compensation, often correlated with higher stock-based expense.
Detailed definition
The income tax benefit recognized in the financial statements resulting from the tax deductibility of share-based compen...
Peer comparison
Standard tax reconciliation item for companies with significant equity compensation.
Metric ID:
cat_sbc_tax_benefitHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $24.00M | $103.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +329.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +329.2% |
Range$24.00M – $103.00M
Avg YoY Growth+329.2%
Median YoY Growth+329.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HCA Healthcare's stock-based compensation tax benefit?
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported stock-based compensation tax benefit of $103.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does stock-based compensation tax benefit mean?
- The tax savings generated by the company's stock-based compensation programs.