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HCA Holdings (HCA) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Oversold sectorPrice is near the Fibonacci 38.2% retracement level
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is overboughtStochastic signal line moved above oversold areaDaily  MACD line has moved above its signal lineThe price has risen above the Parabolic SARThe price is close to the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a first positive week after 3 consecutive negative weeks for the HCA Holdings (HCA). During the week, the HCA gained 23.63 points, or 5.01%, and closed at 495.47 on Friday, April 10, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since February 13, 2026. Weekly volume was -36% below average.

HCA is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the second most oversold 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 556.52 on March 12, 2026. HCA gained -392.05 points, or -238.37%, in 191 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 348.96 and resistance is at 542.99. 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 March 12, 2026 at 556.52 and reached 459.22 on April 2, 2026. HCA lost 97.30 points, or 17.48%, in 3 weeks. Price is near the Fibonacci 38.2% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See HCA weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since March 20, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is strong. 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 April 2, 2026 at 459.22 and reached 512.14 on April 9, 2026. HCA gained -52.92 points, or -11.52%, in 7 days. The price is now at the 31.50% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See HCA daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic. 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.

The price is close to 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 50.94
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 43.80
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 83.24
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 63.45
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -8.64
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 57.20
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 52.30
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 42.50
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 47.35
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 26.06
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 542.99
Upper Bollinger Band 530.62
50 Day Moving Average 511.20
Daily Stochastic Crossing 504.68
Price 495.47
20 Day Moving Average 492.45
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 490.93
Parabolic System 470.50
Lower Bollinger Band 461.13
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Health Care 2
Industry Health Care Facilities 75
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 459.22
Low Date 04/02/2026
High 512.14
High Date 04/09/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 556.52
High Date 03/12/2026
Low 459.22
Low Date 04/02/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 290.00
Low Date 01/03/2025
High 556.52
High Date 03/12/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 542.99
Support 348.96
Low 164.47
Low Date 07/14/2022
High 556.52
High Date 03/12/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 17.03
Low Date 08/09/2011
High 556.52
High Date 03/12/2026
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