Earnings Per Share
Weighted average number diluted shares outstanding adjustment
HCA Healthcare Weighted average number diluted shares outstanding adjustment increased by 22.4% to 3.1M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryOther
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests a higher volume of potentially dilutive instruments outstanding.
Detailed definition
The numerical difference between the basic weighted average shares outstanding and the diluted weighted average shares o...
Peer comparison
Standard calculation component for EPS reporting across all public firms.
Metric ID:
unh_weighted_average_shares_diluted_adjustmentHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 2.5M | 3.1M |
| QoQ Change | — | +22.4% |
| YoY Change | — | +22.4% |
Range2.5M – 3.1M
Avg YoY Growth+22.4%
Median YoY Growth+22.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HCA Healthcare's weighted average number diluted shares outstanding adjustment?
- HCA Healthcare (HCA) reported weighted average number diluted shares outstanding adjustment of 3.1M in Q1 2026.
- What does weighted average number diluted shares outstanding adjustment mean?
- The number of shares added to basic shares to calculate diluted earnings per share.