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Treasury Stock Acquired Average Cost Per Share

HCA Healthcare Treasury Stock Acquired Average Cost Per Share increased by 2147.7% to $497.63 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 54.1%, from $322.84 to $497.63. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Treasury Stock Acquired Average Cost Per Share shows an upward trend with a 14.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

Buying back shares at lower average costs is generally viewed as more efficient capital allocation, while high costs may suggest overpayment.

Detailed definition

The average price paid per share for all common stock repurchased during the period. This helps investors understand the...

Peer comparison

Used to benchmark whether a company is buying back shares at a discount or premium relative to market valuation.

Metric ID: other_treasury_stock_acquired_average_cost_per_share

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$13.10$16.14$7.90$250.89-$18.75-$3.46$0.00$253.26$11.52$3.40$0.00$303.06$10.97$18.46$5.25$322.84$15.93$13.63$22.14$497.63
QoQ Change+23.2%-51.1%>999%-107.5%+81.5%+100.0%-95.5%-70.5%-100.0%-96.4%+68.3%-71.6%>999%-95.1%-14.4%+62.4%>999%
YoY Change-243.1%-121.4%-100.0%+0.9%+161.4%+198.3%+19.7%-4.8%+442.9%+6.5%+45.2%-26.2%+321.7%+54.1%
Range-$18.75$497.63
CAGR+115.1%
Avg YoY Growth+54.0%
Median YoY Growth+13.1%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HCA Healthcare's treasury stock acquired average cost per share?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported treasury stock acquired average cost per share of $497.63 in Q1 2026.
How has HCA Healthcare's treasury stock acquired average cost per share changed year-over-year?
HCA Healthcare's treasury stock acquired average cost per share increased by 54.1% year-over-year, from $322.84 to $497.63.
What is the long-term trend for HCA Healthcare's treasury stock acquired average cost per share?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), HCA Healthcare's treasury stock acquired average cost per share has grown at a 14.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $217.25 to $374.54.
What does treasury stock acquired average cost per share mean?
The average price the company paid to buy back its own shares.