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Excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans (in percent)

HCA Healthcare Excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans (in percent) remained flat by 0.0% to -0.1% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 45.5%, from -0.3% to -0.1%. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans (in percent) shows an upward trend with a -26.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryOther
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 10, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher percentages indicate a more significant tax-shielding effect from employee equity programs.

Detailed definition

Expresses the tax benefit from share-based compensation as a percentage point adjustment to the effective tax rate. It q...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for comparing the tax impact of compensation structures across peers.

Metric ID: other_effective_income_tax_rate_reconciliation_share_bas_27ca4d

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-1.1%-1.1%-0.6%
YoY Change+0.0%+45.5%
Range-1.1%-0.6%
CAGR-26.1%
Avg YoY Growth+22.7%
Median YoY Growth+22.7%
Current Streak2+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HCA Healthcare's excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans (in percent)?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans (in percent) of -0.1% in Q4 2025.
How has HCA Healthcare's excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans (in percent) changed year-over-year?
HCA Healthcare's excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans (in percent) increased by 45.5% year-over-year, from -0.3% to -0.1%.
What is the long-term trend for HCA Healthcare's excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans (in percent)?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), HCA Healthcare's excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans (in percent) has grown at a -26.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -1.1% to -0.6%.
What does excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans (in percent) mean?
The percentage reduction in the effective tax rate due to employee stock plan tax benefits.