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Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity
HCA Healthcare Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity increased by 5.6% to $569.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
Lower cash interest payments improve free cash flow and liquidity, whereas higher payments indicate increased debt service pressure.
Detailed definition
The actual cash outflow for interest payments during the period, net of any interest income or capitalized interest adju...
Peer comparison
Standard cash flow statement line item; highly comparable across all public companies.
Metric ID:
other_interest_paid_netHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $539.00M | $569.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +5.6% |
| YoY Change | — | +5.6% |
Range$539.00M – $569.00M
Avg YoY Growth+5.6%
Median YoY Growth+5.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HCA Healthcare's interest paid, excluding capitalized interest, operating activity?
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported interest paid, excluding capitalized interest, operating activity of $569.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does interest paid, excluding capitalized interest, operating activity mean?
- The net cash paid for interest during the period.