$DaVita HealthCare Partners(DVA)$
DaVita HealthCare (DVA) Rockets +21.17%: Post-Earnings Gap Up, Eyes $139 Target
Latest Close Data
Closed at $134.73 (ET), surging +21.17% from yesterday's close of $111.19. The stock is now approximately 24.5% below its 52-week high of $178.47.
Core Market Drivers
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The explosive move was primarily driven by a strong quarterly earnings beat, which significantly boosted investor confidence.
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Positive guidance and robust operational metrics from the kidney dialysis leader overshadowed broader market concerns.
Technical Analysis
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Volume exploded to 4.81M shares (Volume Ratio: 3.91), confirming powerful institutional buying interest.
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The MACD histogram surged to +4.76, indicating strong bullish momentum acceleration as DIF crossed above DEA.
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The 6-day RSI spiked to 92.36, signaling extreme overbought conditions in the short term, suggesting a potential near-term pullback or consolidation.
Key Price Levels
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Primary Support: $125.00 (Today's low & psychological level).
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Strong Resistance: $139.86 (Today's high & near 7-analyst average target of $139.02).
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Immediate Pivot: $134.73 (Today's close). Holding above this level is key for continued upward momentum.
Valuation Perspective
Forward P/E stands at 8.49, significantly below its historical average of 13.55 and the -1 Std. Dev. of 11.62, indicating the stock remains deeply undervalued despite today's surge. TTM P/S of 0.71 also suggests value.
Analyst Targets
7 analysts have an average price target of $139.02 (range: $126 - $158). Sentiment is cautious but improving, with 1 Buy, 8 Hold, and 1 Underperform ratings.
Weekly Outlook
Expect consolidation between $125 and $140 after the massive single-day gain. A sustained break above $140 could target the $150-$158 zone. A breakdown below $125 would signal profit-taking and test the $111 support.
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