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Alphatec Holdings Inc. (ATEC) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy. While the company shows promising revenue growth and hedge fund interest, the technical indicators are bearish, and the financial performance shows declining net income and EPS. Analysts remain optimistic with high price targets, but the lack of recent positive news and no strong trading signals suggest holding off on buying for now.
The technical indicators are bearish. The MACD is below zero and negatively contracting, RSI is neutral but close to oversold, and moving averages show a bearish trend (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). The stock is trading near its support level (S1: 13.211), with resistance levels at R1: 14.899 and R2: 15.421.

Hedge funds are significantly increasing their positions in ATEC, with a 316.57% increase in buying over the last quarter. Analysts maintain optimistic ratings, with price targets ranging from $20 to $27, citing growth potential and a differentiated strategy.
The stock has shown a -2.75% price decline in the last session, and technical indicators suggest a bearish trend. Financial performance shows declining net income (-27.86% YoY) and EPS (-32.14% YoY). No recent news or significant insider activity to act as a positive catalyst.
In Q3 2025, Alphatec's revenue increased by 30.38% YoY to $196.5M, but net income dropped by 27.86% YoY to -$28.58M, and EPS declined by 32.14% YoY to -$0.19. Gross margin improved slightly to 67.97%, up 3.60% YoY.
Analysts remain optimistic, with TD Cowen lowering the price target to $20 from $27 but maintaining a Buy rating. Barclays raised the price target to $27 from $23, citing industry growth and comparable stock performance. Freedom Capital initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $25 price target, highlighting the company's differentiated strategy and growth potential.