HCA: Financial results · Company disclosure · Other company developments

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 24, 2026, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its results of operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1 . Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On July 24 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its results of operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1 . Item 8.01. Other Events. On July 24, 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 September 30, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2026. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated July 24, 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: July 24, 2026 By: /s/ Michael A. Marks Michael A. Marks Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer