Tax
Cash Paid for Income Taxes
HCA Healthcare Cash Paid for Income Taxes decreased by 150.0% to -$5.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher cash taxes relative to book income may indicate lower tax efficiency or the exhaustion of tax credits.
Detailed definition
The actual cash outflow for income taxes to federal, state, and foreign tax authorities during the reporting period. Unl...
Peer comparison
A standard line item in the Cash Flow Statement for all public companies; essential for cross-company cash flow analysis.
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c_cash_paid_for_income_taxesHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $10.00M | -$5.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -150.0% |
| YoY Change | — | -150.0% |
Range-$5.00M – $10.00M
Avg YoY Growth-150.0%
Median YoY Growth-150.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HCA Healthcare's cash paid for income taxes?
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported cash paid for income taxes of -$5.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does cash paid for income taxes mean?
- The actual amount of cash paid to tax authorities during the year.