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AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:ACLS - US0545402085 - Common Stock

96.23 USD
+0.51 (+0.53%)
Last: 1/13/2026, 2:41:39 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

Taking everything into account, ACLS scores 9 out of 10 in our technical rating. Both in the recent history as in the last year, ACLS has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
ACLS is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so ACLS is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month ACLS has a been trading in the 80.04 - 97.80 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that ACLS is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 85% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 7 months ago.
ACLS is an average performer in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, it outperforms 60% of 113 stocks in the same industry.
Prices have been rising strongly lately, it may be a good idea to wait for a consolidation or pullback before considering an entry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC / ACLS Weekly stock chart
AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC / ACLS Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

Although ACLS has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

76.12

98.45

We found 4 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 84.52 to 86.49. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @82.61 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 80.90 to 81.13. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @76.89 from a trend line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • Resistance @97.48 from a horizontal line in the weekly 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 Strength85.17POSITIVEACLS has a high relative strength, it outperformed 85.17% off all stocks 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)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of ACLS is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)65.75NEUTRALThe RSI value for ACLS is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)1.2POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests ACLS has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)78.82NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for ACLS is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)4.04MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for ACLS suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)19.62NEGATIVEThe 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)
AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC / ACLS Daily stock chart

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC

NASDAQ:ACLS (1/13/2026, 2:41:39 PM)

96.23

+0.51 (+0.53%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Performance
% Chg0.53%
1 Week7.5%
2 Weeks15.87%
1 Month7.45%
3 Month15.49%
6 Month34.89%
12 Month33.67%
2 Year-26.4%
3 Year-12.94%
5 Year179.56%
10 Year128.34%
15 Year72.41%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.53
ATR(20)%4.04%
ATR Inc40.3%
Range Today2.35
ADR(20)3.63
ADR(20)%3.78%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS85.17
3 months CRS86.04
6 months CRS88.05
Mansfield2.06
10 Day High97.8
10 Day Low80.04
20 Day High97.8
20 Day Low80.04
52 Week High102.93
52 Week Low40.4
CS1 End86.49
CR1 Start97.48
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.47%
DER(5)1.49%
Volume282.91K
Volume Incr46.44%
Vol(5)695.08K
Vol(50)578.99K

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC / ACLS FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to ACLS.


Can you provide the trend direction for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC?

The current trend direction for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for ACLS stock?

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) has an RSI value of 65.7536. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC?

The MACD indicator for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) has a value of 1.20197, indicating a bullish trend.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC?

AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INC (ACLS) has a support level at 86.49 and a resistance level at 97.48. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of ACLS support and resistance levels.