HCAT
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Health Catalyst, Inc. (HCAT) closed at $2.15 as of 2026-02-02, trading 74.4% below its 200-week moving average of $8.40. This places HCAT in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -74.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 32, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 293 weeks of data, HCAT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times. On average, these episodes lasted 75 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HCAT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +78.2%.
With a market cap of $152 million, HCAT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.7%. Return on equity stands at -31.3%. The stock trades at 0.5x book value.
Share count has increased 21.7% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 5.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HCAT would have grown to $7, compared to $243 for the S&P 500. HCAT has returned -36.8% annualized vs 16.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Growth of $100: HCAT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HCAT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 3 historical episodes, buying HCAT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +28.3% after 12 months (median +69.0%), compared to +21.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -64.3% vs +15.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HCAT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HCAT has crossed below its 200-week MA 3 times with an average 1-year return of +78.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | 1 | 6.6% | +88.9% | -92.8% |
| Aug 2020 | Sep 2020 | 4 | 5.4% | +67.5% | -93.1% |
| Nov 2021 | Ongoing | 219+ | 79.6% | Ongoing | -94.5% |
| Average | 75 | — | +78.2% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02