HCA HEALTHCARE INC (HCA) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HCA - US40412C1018 - Common Stock
Overall HCA gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. In the last year, HCA was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.
HCA has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 476.94, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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We found 5 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 459.30 to 476.94. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 360.30 to 362.68. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @346.13 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @327.92 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @305.11 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for HCA is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for HCA is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 89.94 | POSITIVE | HCA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 89.94% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of HCA is above a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HCA is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HCA is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 51.8 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for HCA is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.71 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests HCA has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 49.24 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for HCA is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.11 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for HCA suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 21.03 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for HCA suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 478.92 | 462.33 | 16.59 (3.46%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @478.92. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @462.33. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 16.59 points, which is 3.46%. | For a 0.87% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
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HCA HEALTHCARE INC / HCA FAQ
What is the technical rating for HCA stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to HCA.
What is the current trend direction of HCA HEALTHCARE INC (HCA) stock?
The current trend direction for HCA HEALTHCARE INC (HCA) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for HCA stock?
HCA HEALTHCARE INC (HCA) has an RSI value of 51.7975. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for HCA HEALTHCARE INC (HCA) stock?
The MACD indicator for HCA HEALTHCARE INC (HCA) has a value of -0.709949, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the short term momentum for HCA stock?
The short term momentum for HCA HEALTHCARE INC (HCA) is neutral.