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HCA Holdings (HCA) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the HCA Holdings (HCA). During the week, the HCA climbed 1.68 points, or 0.36%, and closed at 472.07 on Friday, January 9, 2026. Weekly volume was -26% below average.
HCA is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.
 Long-term trend: [See HCA long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on July 14, 2022 at 164.47 and reached 520.00 on November 26, 2025. HCA gained -355.53 points, or -216.17%, in 175 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 336.48 and resistance is at 521.77. 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 downtrend had started on November 26, 2025 at 520.00 and reached 461.00 on December 17, 2025. HCA lost 59.00 points, or 11.35%, in 3 weeks. The price is now at the 18.76% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See HCA weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. 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 December 17, 2025 at 461.00 and reached 488.61 on January 6, 2026. HCA gained -27.61 points, or -5.99%, in 20 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.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since January 8, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.
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.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands (4.21%) is close to one year low (4.63%). It is 60.64% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a buy signal for the option traders. 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.
 Candlestick pattern: [See HCA candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bearish Dark Cloud Cover Candlestick pattern. Bearish Dark Cloud Cover pattern is a trend reversal indicator which signifies the end of an uptrend and the start of a downtrend. The reliability of the Bearish Dark Cloud Cover pattern is considered a highly reliable pattern of market reversalUse the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bearish Dark Cloud Cover Candlestick pattern during the last week.
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