HCA Healthcare (HCA) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from HCA Healthcare (HCA) based on its 30.2% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~30.2%).

Initial dividend yield
0.623%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$2,087.33108.7%

Annual Dividend Income

$111.781266.5%

Monthly Dividend Income

$9.311266.5%

Yield on Cost

11.18%

Total Return Breakdown

$2,087 (+108.7%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

47.9%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$398

19.1%

Stock Price Growth

$689

33.0%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    2.12
    Annual DPS
    $2.9400
    Annual dividend
    $6.23
    Yield on cost
    0.62%
    Stock price
    $471.84
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,058.29
    Shares
    2.14
    Annual DPS
    $3.8279
    Annual dividend
    $8.18
    Yield on cost
    0.82%
    Annual investment
    $8.14
    Stock price
    $495.43
    Total profit
    $58.29
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,122.09
    Shares
    2.16
    Annual DPS
    $4.9839
    Annual dividend
    $10.75
    Yield on cost
    1.08%
    Annual investment
    $10.69
    Stock price
    $520.20
    Total profit
    $122.09
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,192.51
    Shares
    2.18
    Annual DPS
    $6.4890
    Annual dividend
    $14.17
    Yield on cost
    1.42%
    Annual investment
    $14.06
    Stock price
    $546.21
    Total profit
    $192.51
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,271.03
    Shares
    2.22
    Annual DPS
    $8.4487
    Annual dividend
    $18.72
    Yield on cost
    1.87%
    Annual investment
    $18.55
    Stock price
    $573.52
    Total profit
    $271.03
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,359.59
    Shares
    2.26
    Annual DPS
    $11.0002
    Annual dividend
    $24.84
    Yield on cost
    2.48%
    Annual investment
    $24.55
    Stock price
    $602.20
    Total profit
    $359.59
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,460.79
    Shares
    2.31
    Annual DPS
    $14.3223
    Annual dividend
    $33.09
    Yield on cost
    3.31%
    Annual investment
    $32.62
    Stock price
    $632.31
    Total profit
    $460.79
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,578.18
    Shares
    2.38
    Annual DPS
    $18.6477
    Annual dividend
    $44.33
    Yield on cost
    4.43%
    Annual investment
    $43.55
    Stock price
    $663.93
    Total profit
    $578.18
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,716.66
    Shares
    2.46
    Annual DPS
    $24.2792
    Annual dividend
    $59.79
    Yield on cost
    5.98%
    Annual investment
    $58.49
    Stock price
    $697.12
    Total profit
    $716.66
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $1,883.10
    Shares
    2.57
    Annual DPS
    $31.6116
    Annual dividend
    $81.32
    Yield on cost
    8.13%
    Annual investment
    $79.15
    Stock price
    $731.98
    Total profit
    $883.10
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $2,087.33
    Shares
    2.72
    Annual DPS
    $41.1583
    Annual dividend
    $111.78
    Yield on cost
    11.18%
    Annual investment
    $108.09
    Stock price
    $768.58
    Total profit
    $1,087.33

Income Milestones

10
$100/year — reached in year 10

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$24.55 (28.1% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
18.118.18
210.5610.75
313.7514.17
417.9118.72
523.3124.84
630.3533.09
739.5244.33
851.4659.79
967.0081.32
1087.23111.78

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will HCA Healthcare pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 30.2% annual dividend growth, HCA Healthcare (HCA) could generate $111.78/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is HCA Healthcare's projected dividend growth rate?

HCA Healthcare (HCA) has grown its dividend at a 30.2% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with HCA Healthcare dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional HCA Healthcare shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in HCA Healthcare to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At HCA Healthcare's current yield of 0.62%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $1,925,878 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.