HCA HEALTHCARE INC (HCA) Technical Analysis
NYSE:HCA • US40412C1018
532.81 USD
-1.66 (-0.31%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
532.81 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:23:49 PM
Overall HCA gets a technical rating of 10 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, HCA is showing a nice and steady performance.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that HCA is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 89% of all stocks. On top of that, HCA also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
- HCA is part of the Health Care Providers & Services industry. There are 101 other stocks in this industry. HCA outperforms 82% of them.
- HCA is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so HCA is performing more or less in line with the market.
- In the last month HCA has a been trading in the 495.00 - 552.90 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
- HCA has an average volume of 1057540 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, HCA also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 507.08, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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302.06
549.86
When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 498.49 to 507.08. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 459.30 to 469.28. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @369.90 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @305.11 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 534.50 to 544.42. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
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 | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for HCA is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 89.09 | POSITIVE | HCA has a high relative strength, it outperformed 89.09% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HCA is above the rising 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) | 56.3 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for HCA is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -1.28 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests HCA has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 52.36 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for HCA is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.72 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for HCA suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 37.73 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for HCA suggests a strong trend. |
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 544.43 | 522.04 | 22.39 (4.11%) | 24.32% |
| An entry @544.43. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @522.04. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 22.39 points, which is 4.11%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 24.32% 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.
HCA Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
532.81
-1.66 (-0.31%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Performance
% Chg-0.31%
1 Week0.59%
2 Weeks0.1%
1 Month3.71%
3 Month9.47%
6 Month26.63%
12 Month61.38%
2 Year59.75%
3 Year102.07%
5 Year182.9%
10 Year582.65%
15 Year1473.1%
Volatility
ATR(14)12.91
ATR(20)%2.72%
ATR Inc10.61%
Range Today11.23
ADR(20)14.06
ADR(20)%2.64%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS89.09
3 months CRS83.13
6 months CRS88.5
Mansfield2.09
10 Day High547.43
10 Day Low522.05
20 Day High552.9
20 Day Low495
52 Week High552.9
52 Week Low310.18
CS1 End507.08
CR1 Start534.5
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.43%
DER(5)-0.39%
Volume753.10K
Volume Incr-24.29%
Vol(5)879.10K
Vol(50)1.06M
HCA HEALTHCARE INC / HCA FAQ
What is the technical rating for HCA stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 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 56.2988. 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 -1.27961, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the short term momentum for HCA stock?
The short term momentum for HCA HEALTHCARE INC (HCA) is positive.