DVA Stock and Options Trade Setup — DaVita Inc.
NYSE · Kidney Care & Dialysis Services · Moderate options liquidity · Large cap · ~$13B
DaVita's business model is one of the most defensively structured in U.S. healthcare — ESRD patients require life-sustaining dialysis three times per week, creating an annuity-like revenue stream that is largely immune to discretionary spending cycles. The company benefits from a government-funded, predictable payer mix with Medicare and Medicaid covering roughly 75% of revenue. Volume growth is driven by demographic inevitability: the aging U.S. population and rising rates of diabetes and hypertension ensure a growing patient base. Berkshire Hathaway owns ~38% of DVA, providing a governance backstop and limiting free float that amplifies price moves on positive surprises. Per-treatment economics have recovered as staffing costs normalize. Home dialysis represents a long-term growth vector with higher margins.
Score History & Signal Changelog
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Signal Breakdown
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Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move DVA against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Medicare reimbursement rate reductions could materially impair revenue
- 2.Staffing shortages and labor cost inflation in healthcare settings
- 3.CKD oral drug advances could reduce dialysis dependency over the next decade
DVA Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is DVA a good options trade today?+
DaVita Inc. (DVA) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 69/100, ranking it top 40%. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is DVA's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
DVA's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 64%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past DVA trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for DVA?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the DVA setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh DVA's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If DVA drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for DVA?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to DVA: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is DVA outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. DVA currently scores 69.
How does DVA compare to other Kidney Care & Dialysis Services setups?+
DVA's sector rank and percentile against other Kidney Care & Dialysis Services tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Kidney Care & Dialysis Services Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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