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AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) Stock Technical Analysis

NASDAQ:ACLS - Nasdaq - US0545402085 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

73.4  +0.55 (+0.75%)

After market: 73.4 0 (0%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, ACLS scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. Although ACLS is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
In the last month ACLS has a been trading in the 68.33 - 76.80 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, ACLS outperforms 45% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
ACLS is an average performer in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, it outperforms 44% of 110 stocks in the same industry.
ACLS is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so ACLS is lagging the market.
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Setup Rating and Analysis

9

ACLS has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 74.45. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 71.19, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

70.25

78.24

When analyzing the support we notice one important area.

  • A support zone ranging from 70.96 to 71.19. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 74.45 to 75.65. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @77.47 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for ACLS is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for ACLS is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength45.51NEUTRALACLS is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of ACLS is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of ACLS is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of ACLS is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)56.86NEUTRALThe RSI value for ACLS is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.35NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests ACLS has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)59.27NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for ACLS is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.75MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for ACLS suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)19.64NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for ACLS suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
75.6670.954.71 (6.23%)16.06%
An entry @75.66. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @70.95. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 4.71 points, which is 6.23%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 16.06% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC / ACLS Daily stock chart

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC

NASDAQ:ACLS (7/25/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 73.4 0 (0%)

73.4

+0.55 (+0.75%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Performance
% Chg0.75%
1 Week3.44%
2 Weeks-1.95%
1 Month3.5%
3 Month47.27%
6 Month3.64%
12 Month-40.59%
2 Year-63.39%
3 Year4.37%
5 Year149.49%
10 Year55.51%
15 Year174.7%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.87
ATR(20)%3.75%
ATR Inc-16.56%
Range Today1.67
ADR(20)2.66
ADR(20)%3.62%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS45.51
Mansfield-1.06
10 Day High76.4
10 Day Low69.18
20 Day High76.8
20 Day Low68.33
52 Week High128.7
52 Week Low40.4
CS1 End71.19
CR1 Start74.45
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.02%
DER(5)1.05%
Volume246.50K
Volume Incr3.63%
Vol(5)484.62K
Vol(50)524.05K