HCA Healthcare, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• HCA Healthcare, Inc. filed an 8-K on April 24, 2026 (Items 2.02 and 7.01) and issued a press release reporting its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (see Exhibit 99.1).
• On April 24, 2026 the Company’s Board of Directors (Item 8.01) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.78 per share of common stock, payable June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2026.

Key Details

• Filing date: April 24, 2026; press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
• Quarter covered: Q1 2026 (ended March 31, 2026).
• Dividend: $0.78 per common share.
• Record date: June 16, 2026; payment date: June 30, 2026.
• 8-K signed by Michael A. Marks, Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer.

Why It Matters

• The filing provides HCA’s latest quarterly results and formal Reg FD disclosure via a press release, which investors should review to see revenue, earnings, and operating trends for Q1 2026.
• The declared $0.78 dividend is a concrete cash return to shareholders with set record and payment dates; investors holding shares at the close of business on June 16, 2026 will receive the June 30 payment.
• Review the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financials and metrics that will drive short-term market reaction and inform decisions about holdings or dividend-focused strategies.