HCA: Financial results · Company disclosure · Other company developments

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 27, 2026, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1 . Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On October 27, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1 . Item 8.01. Other Events. On October 27, 2026, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.78 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 29, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2026. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated October 27, 2026 Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. HCA HEALTHCARE, INC. Date: October 27, 2026 By: /s/ Michael A. Marks Michael A. Marks Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer