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Health Care Facilities Industry Stocks Technical Analysis - HCAArchive
- 1/30/2026 -
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HCA Holdings (HCA) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the HCA Holdings (HCA). During the week, the HCA gained 17.39 points, or 3.69%, and closed at 488.27 on Friday, January 30, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since November 21, 2025. Weekly volume was 18% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See HCA long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on July 14, 2022 at 164.47 and reached 527.55 on January 27, 2026. HCA gained -363.08 points, or -220.76%, in 184 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 339.29 and resistance is at 526.56. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See HCA medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on December 17, 2025 at 461.00 and reached 527.55 on January 27, 2026. HCA gained -66.55 points, or -14.44%, in 5 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 464.37 and resistance is at 534.11. Use the following link to access a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See HCA weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since January 2, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See HCA short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on January 20, 2026 at 461.44 and reached 527.55 on January 27, 2026. HCA gained -66.11 points, or -14.33%, in 7 days. Price is near the Fibonacci 61.8% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See HCA daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
 Candlestick pattern: [See HCA candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bullish Piercing Line Candlestick pattern. This pattern suggests bulls have begun to take charge of the market, and shorts have been shaken by the sudden lost of bearish momentum. The reliability of the Bullish Piercing Line pattern is moderate. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bullish Piercing Line Candlestick pattern during the last week.
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