ADDUS HOMECARE CORP (ADUS) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:ADUS - Nasdaq - US0067391062 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, ADUS scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, ADUS was an average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
In the last month ADUS has a been trading in the 108.46 - 118.47 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 comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that ADUS is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 77% of all stocks. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
ADUS is part of the Health Care Providers & Services industry. There are 103 other stocks in this industry, ADUS did better than 67% of them.
ADUS is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so ADUS is lagging the market slightly.
ADUS has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 110.91, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
90.58
134.92
We found 4 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 113.47 to 113.80. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 108.38 to 110.91. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @97.28 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @91.49 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
We can see 3 important resistance areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 114.31 to 114.46. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 116.71 to 118.00. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 133.29 to 133.58. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for ADUS is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for ADUS is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 77.92 | POSITIVE | ADUS has a high relative strength, it outperformed 77.92% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ADUS is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ADUS is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of ADUS is below a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 54.17 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for ADUS is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.3 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests ADUS has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 54.42 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for ADUS is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.66 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for ADUS suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 29.79 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for ADUS suggests a strong trend. |
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)
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.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114.47 | 110.63 | 3.84 (3.35%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @114.47. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @110.63. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 3.84 points, which is 3.35%. | For a 0.84% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of ADUS. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- 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.
NASDAQ:ADUS (6/23/2025, 10:25:28 AM)
113.835
+0.04 (+0.04%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Performance
% Chg0.04%
1 Week-0.21%
2 Weeks1.45%
1 Month3.3%
3 Month26.67%
6 Month-13.4%
12 Month-3.93%
2 Year22.75%
3 Year36.64%
5 Year22.94%
10 Year308.44%
15 Year1802.84%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.02
ATR(20)%2.66%
ATR Inc17.86%
Range Today0.22
ADR(20)2.97
ADR(20)%2.61%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS77.92
Mansfield-0.7
10 Day High118.47
10 Day Low110.64
20 Day High118.47
20 Day Low108.46
52 Week High136.72
52 Week Low88.96
CS1 End110.91
CR1 Start113.8
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.15%
DER(5)0.06%
Volume514
Volume Incr-8.13%
Vol(5)149.98K
Vol(50)177.13K