Vanguard Capital Management Acquires 5.25% Passive Stake in HCA Healthcare Inc

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G disclosing a new passive ownership stake in HCA Healthcare Inc. As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the firm reported beneficial ownership of 11,746,315 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.25% of the company. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 11,746,315 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 1,567,953 shares. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. This filing includes holdings from various Vanguard affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The report reflects a significant increase from a previous ownership position of 0.0%, marking a new major institutional holding for the healthcare provider. No other single person's interest in these securities exceeds 5%.