National HealthCare Corporation
Price Action
Technical Summary
STAGE 2 UPTRENDNational HealthCare Corporation is in a confirmed Stage 2 uptrend, with price holding above all major moving averages and trend structure remaining intact. Relative strength is leading (RS Rating: 84), indicating clear outperformance against the broad market. Earnings contraction of 8% provides fundamental context to the price action. Momentum will need to be maintained above the 50-day moving average to sustain this leadership phase.
Trend Template (Minervini)
Price vs Moving Averages
| Period | Value | Spread | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 SMA | $159.64 | +2.42% | ABOVE |
| 50 SMA | $146.69 | +11.46% | ABOVE |
| 100 SMA | $137.19 | +19.18% | ABOVE |
| 150 SMA | $128.61 | +27.13% | ABOVE |
| 200 SMA | $122.38 | +33.60% | ABOVE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NHC in an uptrend right now?
NHC has a trend score of 4/4 based on Minervini's Stage Analysis. Yes, NHC is in a Stage 2 uptrend with price above all major moving averages (50, 100, 150, 200 SMA) properly stacked.
Is NHC overbought or oversold?
NHC's RSI (14) is 59. The stock is in neutral territory, neither overbought nor oversold.
Is NHC outperforming the market?
NHC has a Relative Strength (RS) Rating of 84 out of 99. Yes, NHC is a market leader, outperforming 84% of all stocks over the past 12 months.
Where is NHC in its 52-week range?
NHC is trading at $163.50, which is 95% of its 52-week high ($171.65) and 90% above its 52-week low ($89.14).
How volatile is NHC?
NHC has a Beta of 0.44 and 52-week volatility of 28%. It's less volatile than the S&P 500 - generally more stable.