Operating Expenses

G&A

HCA Healthcare G&A increased by 10.1% to $153.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.9%, from $132.00M to $153.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), G&A shows an upward trend with a 8.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Rising G&A as a percentage of revenue may indicate organizational bloat, while stability suggests effective cost management.

Detailed definition

General and administrative expenses cover the overhead costs of running the business, including executive salaries, lega...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; used to assess administrative leverage.

Metric ID: is_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$127.00M$87.00M$99.00M$95.00M$95.00M$91.00M$97.00M$74.00M$73.00M$80.00M$88.00M$78.00M$100.00M$111.00M$132.00M$126.00M$130.00M$139.00M$153.00M
QoQ Change-31.5%+13.8%-4.0%+0.0%-4.2%+6.6%-23.7%-1.4%+9.6%+10.0%-11.4%+28.2%+11.0%+18.9%-4.5%+3.2%+6.9%+10.1%
YoY Change-25.2%+4.6%-2.0%-22.1%-23.2%-12.1%-9.3%+5.4%+37.0%+38.8%+50.0%+61.5%+30.0%+25.2%+15.9%
Range$73.00M$153.00M
CAGR+4.2%
Avg YoY Growth+11.6%
Median YoY Growth+5.4%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HCA Healthcare's g&a?
HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported g&a of $153.00M in Q4 2025.
How has HCA Healthcare's g&a changed year-over-year?
HCA Healthcare's g&a increased by 15.9% year-over-year, from $132.00M to $153.00M.
What is the long-term trend for HCA Healthcare's g&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), HCA Healthcare's g&a has grown at a 8.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $400.00M to $548.00M.
What does g&a mean?
The overhead costs required to manage and support the company's operations.