08:12 AM EDT, 04/26/2024 (MT Newswires) -- HCA Healthcare ( HCA ) reported Q1 adjusted earnings Friday of $5.36 per diluted share, compared with $4.93 a year earlier.

Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ expected $5.09.

Revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was $17.34 billion, up from $15.59 billion a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ expected $16.82 billion.

For 2024, the health care facilities operator said it is continues to expect GAAP earnings of $19.70 to $21.20 per diluted share on revenue of $67.75 billion and $70.25 billion. Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ are expecting 2024 earnings of $20.56 on revenue of $69.12 billion.

The company also maintained its quarterly cash dividend of $0.66 per share, which is payable June 28 to shareholders of record on June 14.

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