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HCAHCA Healthcare, Inc.
$483.80
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
HCA is a market laggard (RS 69/99, Top 31%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings strong
- RS 69 - needs improvement
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Growing
Price Structure
Aligned UptrendPrice
$483.80
✓→
50 DMA
$479.95
✓→
100 DMA
$451.12
✓→
150 DMA
$425.38
✓→
200 DMA
$408.19
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 69/99 is in Bottom 69% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
69 (Top 31%)→>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
LATE_BASE→At pivot or near breakout
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on HCA, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 69 (Top 31%))
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently LATE_BASE)
- Fresh Entry: Pullback to 50 DMA or new base formation(currently Extended +11% from 3mo ago breakout)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
69/99
Top 31% (Need 80+)
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
52
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
WARM
Score: 6/9
Volume
1.1M
-8% vs avg
From Entry
+10.6%
$437.57
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
+42%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
+1%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+10%
WEAK
F-Score
7/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
7%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
54/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
ExtendedBreakout Date2025-10-07101 days ago
Entry Was$437.57Breakout price
Gain Since+11%From entry
Wait For$477.58 - $477.04 (10-21 EMA)Deep pullback zone
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 52W High$520.00+7.5%
- Pivot$520.00+7.5%
Current$483.80
Support
- 50 DMA$479.95-0.8%
- 20 DMA$474.63-1.9%
- 200 DMA$408.19-15.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HCA stock a buy now?
HCA is a market laggard (RS 69/99, Top 31%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for HCA?
HCA broke out at $437.57 3 month(s) ago and is now +11% extended. Wait for a pullback to the 21 EMA or a new base pattern.
What is HCA's RS Rating?
HCA has an RS Rating of 69/99, meaning it's in the Top 31% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.