Publicly traded for-profit health systems posted double-digit operating margins in the second quarter of 2025, while many nonprofit systems hovered closer to break-even. Below is a ranking of 25 health systems based on their operating margins for the most recent quarter. Editor’s note: This is not an exhaustive list. The following financial results are for the three months ending June 30.
1. Community Health Systems (Franklin, Tenn.)
Revenue: $3.13 billion Expenses: $2.6 billion Operating income: $512 million Operating margin: 16.3%
2. Tenet Healthcare (Dallas)
Revenue: $5.3 billion Expenses: $4.5 billion Operating income: $823 million Operating margin: 15.6%
3. HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.)
Revenue: $18.6 billion Expenses: $16.2 billion Operating income: $2.4