LHC GROUP INC (LHCG) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:LHCG • US50187A1079
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LHCG Technical Rating and Analysis
Overall LHCG gets a technical rating of 8 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, LHCG is showing a nice and steady performance.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- LHCG is part of the Health Care Providers & Services industry. There are 100 other stocks in this industry. LHCG outperforms 82% of them.
- LHCG is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, but not near new highs, so LHCG is leading the market.
- In the last month LHCG has a been trading in the 156.28 - 169.82 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- Looking at the yearly performance, LHCG did better than 87% of all other stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 10 months ago.
- Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
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LHCG Setup Rating and Analysis
LHCG has an excellent technical rating, but the quality of the setup is only medium at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
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LHCG Support and Resistance Analysis
152.89
When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 168.13 to 168.28. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 154.43 to 164.77. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 169.82 to 169.82. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
LHCG Technical Indicator Signal Analysis
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 LHCG is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for LHCG is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 87.53 | POSITIVE | LHCG has a high relative strength, it outperformed 87.53% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LHCG is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LHCG is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LHCG is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 71.82 | OVERBOUGHT | The high RSI value suggests LHCG may be overbought. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 1.19 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests LHCG has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 95.7 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests LHCG may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.24 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for LHCG suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 29.3 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for LHCG suggests a strong trend. |
LHCG Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
LHCG Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
169.81
+0.8 (+0.47%)
LHC GROUP INC / LHCG TA FAQ
What is the technical rating for LHCG stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to LHCG.
What is the trend direction for LHCG stock?
The current trend direction for LHC GROUP INC (LHCG) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for LHC GROUP INC?
LHC GROUP INC (LHCG) has an RSI value of 71.8249. This indicates that the stock is currently overbought.
What is the short term momentum for LHC GROUP INC (LHCG) stock?
The short term momentum for LHC GROUP INC (LHCG) is positive.
Can you provide the buy/sell signal for LHC GROUP INC?
The buy/sell signal for LHC GROUP INC (LHCG) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.