DVA technical analysis

DVA Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 5, 2026

Market

New York Stock Exchange (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 4, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

DVA Data Verification

Checking the latest completed daily bar for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated.

Symbol
DVA
Market
New York Stock Exchange
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 4, 2026

Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Date and closing-price consistency checks passed for the latest completed daily bar.

Validation seriesLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Calculation series227.99August 4, 2026-Verified
Verification series227.99August 4, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

DVA Technical Analysis Summary

DVA (DaVita Inc) is in a short-term pullback within a longer-term uptrend. On the daily chart, price at 227.99 has fallen below SMA20 (234.71) after peaking at 247.49, while remaining above SMA50 (218.19) and SMA200 (157.69). Daily RSI14 has cooled to 47.65 from overbought levels, and the daily MACD line at 4.65 has crossed below its signal at 6.43 with a negative histogram of -1.78, showing fading short-term momentum. The pullback came on heavy volume of 2,609,600 shares, 3.42 times the 20-day average, after the company reported quarterly results. The weekly picture remains strongly bullish, with price at 240.09 above SMA20 (192.40), SMA50 (153.74), and SMA200 (128.17), though weekly RSI at 81.08 is overbought. Immediate support sits at 222.80 (20-day low) followed by 186.61 (60-day low), while resistance is at 234.71 (SMA20) and 247.49 (52-week high). A close above 247.49 would resume the uptrend, while a break below 222.80 would signal a deeper correction.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.

Daily (August 4, 2026)

Trend
Mixed with a bullish bias on the longer timeframe. Price at 227.99 is below SMA20 (234.71) after retreating from the recent high of 247.49, but remains above SMA50 (218.19, +4.49%) and SMA200 (157.69, +44.58%). SMA50 is still above SMA200 with a positive slope, indicating the medium-term uptrend is intact even though the short-term structure has weakened. The break below SMA20 marks a pause after a sharp rally rather than a reversal.
Momentum
Neutral and turning lower. RSI14 at 47.65 has cooled from overbought levels and sits near the midpoint, showing that buying pressure has eased after the rally. The MACD line at 4.65 has crossed below its signal line at 6.43 with a negative histogram of -1.78, indicating a bearish momentum shift on the daily timeframe. The MACD remains above zero, keeping the broader bullish bias intact despite the near-term momentum loss.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 6.78 (2.98% of price) indicates typical daily movement for this stock. Bollinger Bands range from 227.79 to 241.62, and price at 227.99 is pressing against the lower band after the sharp pullback. Band width reflects elevated movement from the earnings-driven decline, with the lower band acting as a near-term reference level.
Volume
Well above average. Latest volume of 2,609,600 shares is 3.42 times the 20-period average of 762,575, reflecting elevated participation around the quarterly earnings report. The volume surge accompanied the decline, indicating active selling pressure on the down day. Volume and price action over the next sessions will clarify whether the pullback is absorbing supply or extending.

Assessment

The daily timeframe shows a pullback within a broader uptrend. Price broke below SMA20 on above-average volume after quarterly results, and daily momentum has turned negative with RSI cooling to 47.65. The key question is whether 222.80 support holds. A hold above 222.80 would keep the medium-term uptrend intact, while a breakdown would shift attention to 186.61. The stock trades at 86.69% of its 52-week range, reflecting a strong longer-term advance despite the recent weakness.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Strongly bullish. Price at 240.09 is well above SMA20 (192.40, +24.79%), SMA50 (153.74, +56.17%), and SMA200 (128.17, +87.32%). All weekly moving averages are in bullish ascending order with upward slopes, confirming a multi-year uptrend. The stock has more than doubled from its 52-week low of 101.00.
Momentum
Bullish but overbought. RSI14 at 81.08 is in overbought territory, indicating an extended advance that is vulnerable to mean-reversion pullbacks. The weekly MACD line at 25.55 is above its signal at 21.59 with a positive histogram of 3.96, confirming that the uptrend momentum remains intact at the weekly level. The combination of overbought RSI and positive MACD reflects a strong but extended trend.
Volatility
Moderate to elevated. ATR14 at 12.38 (5.16% of price) reflects wider weekly ranges during the strong advance. Bollinger Bands span 124.04 to 260.76, and price at 240.09 trades above the middle band and below the upper band. Band width is wide, consistent with a strong directional move.
Volume
Below average. Latest weekly volume of 2,790,100 is 71.6% of the 20-week average of 3,896,385, indicating lighter participation in the most recent completed week. The lower volume during a pause is typical of consolidation behavior and does not by itself signal weakness in the broader trend.

Assessment

The weekly timeframe confirms a powerful multi-year uptrend, with price above all major moving averages and MACD positive. The main caution is the overbought weekly RSI at 81.08, which leaves the advance extended. The daily pullback has not yet damaged the weekly structure. As long as price stays above the 20-period low of 143.07, the weekly uptrend remains intact, with the 52-week high of 244.49 acting as the nearest resistance.

Key indicators

DVA Key Technical Indicators

RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)47.6581.08
MACD (12, 26, 9)4.65 / 6.43 / -1.7825.55 / 21.59 / 3.96
ATR (14)6.78 (2.98%)12.38 (5.16%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)227.79 - 241.62124.04 - 260.76
SMA (20)234.71192.40
SMA (50)218.19153.74
SMA (200)157.69128.17

Price structure

DVA Price Structure and Returns

Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price227.99240.09
1-Period Return-2.43%+1.98%
5-Period Return-4.79%+10.62%
20-Period Return-2.70%+59.30%
60-Period Return+16.17%+74.10%
252-Period Return+64.64%+105.29%
52-Week Low101.00101.00
52-Week High247.49244.49
52-Week Position86.69%96.93%

Key levels

DVA Support and Resistance Levels

Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High247.49244.49
20-Period Low222.80143.07
60-Period High247.49244.49
60-Period Low186.61101.00

Scenarios

DVA Technical Scenarios

Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.

Bullish

Trigger

Price reclaims SMA20 (234.71) on the daily chart, holds above the 20-day low of 222.80, and resumes toward the 52-week high of 247.49.

Invalidation

A daily close below 222.80 (20-day low).

What to watch

The daily MACD histogram turning positive, RSI14 recovering above 55, and volume confirmation on up days through the 247.49 resistance.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price consolidates between 222.80 support and the 234.71 to 247.49 resistance zone as the daily pullback pauses the uptrend while the weekly structure stays bullish.

Invalidation

A decisive break of either boundary on above-average volume.

What to watch

RSI14 oscillating around 40 to 55, the daily MACD flattening near its signal, and volume contracting during the consolidation.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below 222.80 (20-day low) on sustained volume, opening the path toward 186.61 (60-day low).

Invalidation

Price reclaims SMA20 (234.71) and holds above it.

What to watch

Sustained daily closes below SMA50 (218.19), the daily MACD staying negative, and rising volume on down days.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 4, 2026, and the weekly series ends July 27, 2026 week. The latest completed daily bar is independently checked for date and closing-price consistency. Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Indicators include Wilder RSI(14), MACD(12,26,9), SMA20/50/200, Wilder ATR(14), Bollinger Bands(20,2), relative volume, multi-period returns, and price-range levels. Support and resistance are descriptive zones, not guaranteed reversal points. Historical patterns do not predict future prices, and this page is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not guarantees of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Market data is checked for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated. Data cutoffs: daily August 4, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 5, 2026.