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HCA

HCA Healthcare, Inc.
Data: 2026-08-21
$429.19
Price
5.64%
Change
$556.52
52W High
$353.99
52W Low
Full AI Analysis Buy/Sell Forecast Trendline Why Moving Charts Options

HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2024, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals, 124 freestanding outpatient surgery centers, and a broad network of physician offices, urgent-care clinics, and freestanding emergency rooms across 20 states and a small foothold in England.

Quick Stats
Aug 21, 2026

44.3

AI Score

HOLD

1.32

Volume Ratio

Oct 23, 2026

Next Earnings

16

+ve Days (30d)

14

-ve Days (30d)

HCA Stock Summary

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

HCA is currently trading at $429.19, positioned below its 200-day moving average of $454.78, suggesting bearish momentum. The stock has a 52-week range of $353.99 to $556.52.

Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $396.64, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 63.724, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.

Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is 0.12, which is positive, indicating accumulation by institutional investors. Our AI-powered investment score rates HCA at 44.3/100 with a HOLD recommendation.

HCA (HCA Healthcare, Inc.) Indicators

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Indicator Value
RSI(14) 63.724
CMF (20) 0.12
ROC (10) 3.83
ADX (14) 19.06
Indicator Value
MACD (12,26,9) 5.695
AROONOSC (14) 92.857
WILLAMS %R (14) -6.166
MFI (14) 46.595
HCA Technical Chart
  • Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
  • SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
  • Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
  • Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
  • Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
  • Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
  • Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
  • Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators

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Volume Profile Analysis

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HCA Price vs Max Options Open Interest
HCA Max Change In Options Open Interest

HCA Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)

23rd August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike OI Change in
OI		 Volume Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

HCA Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)

23rd August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike OI Change in
OI		 Volume Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

HCA Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)

23rd August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike OI Change in
OI		 Volume Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

HCA Most Active Options by Volume(near term)

23rd August 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike Volume OI Change in
OI		 Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is above the 50 Day SMA but below the 200 Day SMA — short-term strength within a longer-term downtrend (Mixed).

HCA Moving Averages Analysis

HCA Healthcare, Inc. has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on Aug 21, 2026

HCA (HCA Healthcare, Inc.) Simple Moving Averages

Moving Averages are last updated Aug 21, 2026

Days MA
10 411.57
20 408.47
30 397.78
50 396.64
100 414.88
200 454.78

HCA Fundamental Analysis

P/E (Forward) 13.6986
P/E (Trailing) 13.6424
Market Cap ($) 88.0 billion
Earnings/Share ($) 29.78
Net Profit Margin (%) 0.0877
Dividend/Share ($) 3
EPS Estimate Current Year ($) 29.4913
EPS Estimate Next Year ($) 32.1088
WallStreet Target Price ($) 451.48
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