Hca Healthcare, Inc. Stock Forecast
Hca Healthcare, Inc. stock downgraded from Buy Candidate to Hold/Accumulate after Monday trading session.
(Updated on Jun 17, 2024)
The Hca Healthcare, Inc. stock price fell by -0.142% on the last day (Monday, 17th Jun 2024) from $337.57 to $337.09. It has now fallen 3 days in a row. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.35% from a day low at $332.79 to a day high of $337.29. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 1.24% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -202 shares and in total, 346 shares were bought and sold for approximately $116.63 thousand.
The stock lies in the upper part of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at $341.73 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 2.05% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $307.80 and $348.73 at the end of this 3-month period.
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0J1R.L Signals & Forecast
The Hca Healthcare, Inc. stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $338.58. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $323.13. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, June 10, 2024, and so far it has fallen -1.20%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell along with the price during the last trading day, which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this stock may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Hca Healthcare, Inc. stock
Hca Healthcare, Inc. finds support from accumulated volume at $328.42 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day, but be aware of low or falling volume as this increases the risk. During the last day, the stock moved $4.50 between high and low, or 1.35%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.24%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $323.76 (-3.95%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 34 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (0J1R.L) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 18th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 18th we expect Hca Healthcare, Inc. to open at $335.72, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $331.33 and $342.85, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$5.76 (+/-1.71%) up or down from last closing price. If Hca Healthcare, Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.42% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $337.30 (0.06%) than the support at $328.42 (2.57%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Hca Healthcare, Inc. stock A Buy?
Hca Healthcare, Inc. holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold/Accumulate candidate.
Current score: 0.226 Hold/Accumulate Downgraded
Predicted Opening Price for Hca Healthcare, Inc. of Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Fair opening price June 18, 2024 | Current price |
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$335.72 ( 0.406%) | $337.09 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for 0J1R.L
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |
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R3 | 340.23 | 0.93% |
R2 | 338.51 | 0.420% |
R1 | 337.44 | 0.105% |
Price | 337.09 | |
S1 | 334.00 | -0.92% |
S2 | 332.94 | -1.23% |
S3 | 331.22 | -1.74% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |
---|---|---|
R3 | 341.17 | 1.21% |
R2 | 338.77 | 0.500% |
R1 | 337.30 | 0.0635% |
Price | 337.09 | |
S1 | 328.42 | -2.57% |
S2 | 318.29 | -5.58% |
S3 | 305.02 | -9.51% |
0J1R Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.660 | 0.196% |
2 | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.660 | 0.198% |
3 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | $0.600 | 0.229% |
4 | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | $0.600 | 0.229% |
5 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $0.600 | 0.211% |
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