UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:UHS - US9139031002 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, UHS scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, UHS was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.
UHS 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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2 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 218.21 to 222.59. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 157.05 to 157.47. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
2 important resistance areas can be observed.
- Resistance @238.02 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 243.64 to 244.19. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines 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 UHS is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The short term trend for UHS is down. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 84.74 | POSITIVE | UHS has a high relative strength, it outperformed 84.74% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of UHS is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of UHS is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of UHS is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 45.64 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for UHS is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -2.3 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests UHS has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 14.19 | OVERSOLD | The low Stochastics value suggests UHS may be oversold. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.73 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for UHS suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 24.55 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for UHS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227.60 | 219.93 | 7.67 (3.37%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @227.60. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @219.93. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 7.67 points, which is 3.37%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.84%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of UHS. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- 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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UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B / UHS FAQ
What is the technical rating for UHS stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to UHS.
What is the trend direction for UHS stock?
The current trend direction for UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for UHS stock?
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS) has an RSI value of 45.639. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for UHS stock?
The short term momentum for UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS) is negative.
What is the support and resistance level for UHS stock?
UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES-B (UHS) has a support level at 222.59 and a resistance level at 238.02. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of UHS support and resistance levels.