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- 1/23/2026 -
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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 1.59 points, or 0.34%, and closed at 470.88 on Friday, January 23, 2026. Weekly volume was -31% below 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 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 338.29 and resistance is at 524.85. 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 16.75% retracement 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 January 2, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. 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 January 6, 2026 at 488.61 and reached 461.44 on January 20, 2026. HCA lost 27.17 points, or 5.56%, in 14 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See HCA daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is oversold while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with oversold daily Lane's Stochastic or strongly oversold daily 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal.
The distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 4.74% on Friday. It is 55.26% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low 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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Industry |
| Description |
Name |
Rank |
| Sector |
Health Care |
7 |
| Industry |
Health Care Facilities |
12 |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Descending Wedge |
| High |
488.61 |
| High Date |
01/06/2026 |
| Low |
461.44 |
| Low Date |
01/20/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| High |
520.00 |
| High Date |
11/26/2025 |
| Low |
461.00 |
| Low Date |
12/17/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
| Status |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
290.00 |
| Low Date |
01/03/2025 |
| High |
520.00 |
| High Date |
11/26/2025 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
524.85 |
| Support |
338.29 |
| Low |
164.47 |
| Low Date |
07/14/2022 |
| High |
520.00 |
| High Date |
11/26/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Uptrend |
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| Resistance |
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| Support |
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| Low |
17.03 |
| Low Date |
08/09/2011 |
| High |
520.00 |
| High Date |
11/26/2025 |
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