Other
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
HCA Healthcare Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding decreased by 0.9% to 222.5M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease indicates share buybacks, which can boost EPS, while an increase suggests equity issuance, which may dilute existing shareholders.
Detailed definition
This is the total number of common shares held by all shareholders, excluding treasury shares. It is the primary denomin...
Peer comparison
Standardized metric used globally to assess equity dilution and ownership structure.
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other_common_stock_shares_outstandingHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 224.6M | 222.5M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.9% |
Range222.5M – 224.6M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HCA Healthcare's common stock, shares, outstanding?
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported common stock, shares, outstanding of 222.5M in Q1 2026.
- What does common stock, shares, outstanding mean?
- The total number of shares of common stock currently held by all shareholders.