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Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
HCA Healthcare Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt increased by 74.5% to $8.53B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
Lower levels reduce immediate liquidity pressure, while high levels may signal a need for refinancing or significant cash outflows.
Detailed definition
The portion of total debt obligations, including bank loans and notes, that is due for repayment within the next twelve...
Peer comparison
A key indicator of short-term financial health compared to peers with similar capital structures.
Metric ID:
other_debt_currentHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.70B | $5.10B | $6.11B | $4.89B | $8.53B |
| QoQ Change | — | +8.6% | +19.7% | -20.0% | +74.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +4.1% | — |
Range$4.70B – $8.53B
CAGR+81.6%
Avg YoY Growth+4.1%
Median YoY Growth+4.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HCA Healthcare's short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt?
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt of $8.53B in Q1 2026.
- What does short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt mean?
- The amount of debt that must be paid back within one year.