HCA: Financial results · Company disclosure

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 14, 2026, HCA Healthcare, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its preliminary 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 14, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing, among other matters, its preliminary results of operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, the text of which is set forth as Exhibit 99.1 . Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits: Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated July 14, 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 14, 2026 By: /s/ Michael A. Marks Michael A. Marks Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer