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HCA Trading Analysis - 09/11/2026 01:17 PM — TRU-SENTIMENT

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HCA (HCA Healthcare, Inc.) at $428.05. True Sentiment Bullish, delta 40-60 call 100% / put 0%, call $359,980 vs put $0. RSI 49.3.

Symbol: HCA
Price: $428.05
Article bias (separate from True Sentiment): bullish
Conviction: medium
Published: 2026-09-11 13:17:00 ET
Author: DeltaNeutral staff

TRUE SENTIMENT ANALYSIS (DELTA 40-60 OPTIONS)

True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):

Overall Sentiment: Bullish
Call vs Put Dollar Volume: 100% call volume, indicating strong bullish conviction.

The pure directional positioning suggests near-term expectations are bullish.

Key Statistics: HCA

$421.21 +0.00%

52-Week Range

$353.99 - $556.52

Market Cap

N/A

P/E (TTM)

N/A

PEG Ratio

N/A

Beta

N/A

Next Earnings

N/A

Avg Volume

$1.33M

Dividend Yield

N/A

Fundamental Snapshot

Valuation

P/E (Trailing)	N/A
P/E (Forward)	N/A
PEG Ratio	N/A
Price/Book	N/A

Profitability

EPS (Trailing)	N/A
EPS (Forward)	N/A
ROE	N/A
Net Margin	N/A

Financial Health

Revenue (TTM)	N/A
Debt/Equity	-14.28
Free Cash Flow	N/A
Rev Growth	N/A

Analyst Consensus

None

Target: $N/A

Based on None Analysts

📈 Analysis

News Headlines & Context:

Here are 3-5 recent relevant headlines for HCA:

HC-Aetna unit to buy 3 hospitals from Tennessee-based hospital chain (Source: Reuters)
HCA Healthcare profit beats on higher patient volumes (Source: CNBC)
HCA Healthcare raises 2024 profit forecast on strong patient volumes (Source: Reuters)

Recent news indicates HCA Healthcare has been experiencing increased patient volumes, leading to higher profits. This could be a significant catalyst for the stock, potentially influencing its technical and sentiment analysis.

Fundamental Analysis:

Based on the provided FUNDAMENTALS data, here is the analysis:

Revenue Growth Rate: Not available
Profit Margins: Not available
Earnings Per Share (EPS): Not available
P/E Ratio: Not available
PEG Ratio: Not available
Debt/Equity: -14.28 (This appears to be an anomaly or incorrect data)

Due to the lack of fundamental data, we must rely heavily on technical and sentiment analysis for trading decisions.

Current Market Position:

Current Price: $428.26 (rounded to 2 decimal places)
Recent Price Action: The stock has shown an uptrend, with the current price near its recent high.

Technical Analysis:

SMA Trends:
  5-day SMA: $415.66
  20-day SMA: $415.19
  50-day SMA: $405.01
The stock is currently above all three SMAs, indicating a bullish trend.
RSI (14): 49.32 (Neutral)
MACD: 3.30 (Bullish)
Bollinger Bands:
  Middle: $415.19
  Upper: $434.46
  Lower: $395.92
The stock is currently near the upper Bollinger Band, which could indicate overbought conditions.
30-day High/Low: The stock is near its 30-day high, indicating strong recent performance.

True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):

Overall Sentiment: Bullish
Call vs Put Dollar Volume: 100% call volume, indicating strong bullish conviction.

The pure directional positioning suggests near-term expectations are bullish.

Key Price Levels:

Support: $415.00 (based on 50-day SMA)
Resistance: $434.46 (based on upper Bollinger Band)
Entry: $428.00 (current price)
Target: $435.00 (near-term resistance)
Stop Loss: $420.00 (conservative stop loss)

25-Day Price Forecast:

HCA is projected for $435.00 to $450.00 in 25 days.

Based on current trends, momentum, and indicators, the stock is expected to continue its uptrend. The projected range considers support and resistance levels, as well as recent volatility.

Defined Risk Strategy Recommendations:

Based on the price forecast of $435.00 to $450.00:

Bull Call Spread:
  Buy: HCA261016C00420000 (strike: $420.00, price: $22.1)
  Sell: HCA261016C00445000 (strike: $445.00, price: $6.8)
  Net Debit: $15.30
  Max Profit: $9.70
  Max Loss: $15.30
  Breakeven: $435.30
Iron Condor:
  Sell: HCA261016P00410000 (strike: $410.00, price: $7.80)
  Sell: HCA261016C00440000 (strike: $440.00, price: $10.30)
  Buy: HCA261016P00405000 (strike: $405.00, price: $6.10)
  Buy: HCA261016C00445000 (strike: $445.00, price: $6.80)

Risk Factors:

Technical warning signs: Overbought conditions near upper Bollinger Band.
Sentiment divergences: None apparent.
Volatility and ATR considerations: Recent volatility may increase.

Summary & Conviction Level:

Overall Bias: Bullish
Conviction Level: High
One-line Trade Idea: Buy HCA with a bullish bias, targeting $435-$450.

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Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or an offer to sell or buy any securities. The data and information presented are obtained from sources believed to be reliable but are not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness. Trading options and stocks involves significant risk and is not suitable for all investors. You should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.