Operating Expenses

Total Lease Cost

HCA Healthcare Total Lease Cost remained flat by 0.0% to $313.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.6%, from $311.25M to $313.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Total Lease Cost shows relatively stable performance with a 2.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 10, 2026

How to read this metric

An upward trend indicates a growing reliance on leased assets, which may impact operating margins and long-term capital structure.

Detailed definition

This represents the aggregate expense recognized for all lease arrangements, including both operating and finance leases...

Peer comparison

Used by analysts to normalize operating expenses across companies with different asset ownership models.

Metric ID: cvx_total_lease_cost

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$1.15B$1.17B$1.19B$1.25B$1.25B
YoY Change+1.3%+1.8%+4.7%+0.6%
Range$1.15B$1.25B
CAGR+2.1%
Avg YoY Growth+2.1%
Median YoY Growth+1.5%
Current Streak4+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HCA Healthcare's total lease cost?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported total lease cost of $313.25M in Q4 2025.
How has HCA Healthcare's total lease cost changed year-over-year?
HCA Healthcare's total lease cost increased by 0.6% year-over-year, from $311.25M to $313.25M.
What is the long-term trend for HCA Healthcare's total lease cost?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), HCA Healthcare's total lease cost has grown at a 2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.15B to $1.25B.
What does total lease cost mean?
The total annual expense incurred for all leased assets.