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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 climbed 2.10 points, or 0.48%, and closed at 435.19 on Friday, May 8, 2026. Weekly volume was -19% below average.
HCA is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the 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 352.98 and resistance is at 549.83. 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 422.19 on April 24, 2026. HCA lost 134.33 points, or 24.14%, in 6 weeks. The price is now at the 9.68% retracement level.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See HCA weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly strongly oversold Williams' Percentage Range. 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 Williams' Percentage Range help.
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 near its 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 downtrend had started on April 9, 2026 at 512.14 and reached 422.19 on April 24, 2026. HCA lost 89.95 points, or 17.56%, in 15 days. The price is now at the 14.45% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See HCA daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. During the last week, daily Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since April 20, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting weak.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands is 108.91% higher then one year average. It indicates the period of high volatility of the stock price. 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.
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