AIR PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS INC (APD) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:APD - US0091581068 - Common Stock
293.97 USD
-0.2 (-0.07%)
293.97 USD
0 (0%)
Overall APD gets a technical rating of 5 out of 10. In the last year, APD 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 APD has a been trading in the 278.40 - 301.11 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.
APD has an average volume of 1029230 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, APD outperforms 52% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
APD is an average performer in the Chemicals industry, it outperforms 63% of 84 stocks in the same industry.
APD is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so APD is lagging the market.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
APD has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 299.24. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 292.85, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
260.26
338.62
We found 2 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 276.10 to 292.85. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 262.89 to 268.71. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
2 important resistance areas can be observed.
- A resistance zone ranging from 299.24 to 299.31. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
- Resistance @335.27 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
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 APD is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for APD is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 52.2 | NEUTRAL | APD is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of APD is above a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of APD is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of APD is below a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 53.62 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for APD is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.43 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests APD has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 73.99 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for APD is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.9 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for APD suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 12.49 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for APD suggests a weak or negative 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)
293.97
-0.2 (-0.07%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Performance
% Chg-0.07%
1 Week1.29%
2 Weeks1.62%
1 Month-0.41%
3 Month5.4%
6 Month-7.02%
12 Month5.42%
2 Year-0.51%
3 Year16.45%
5 Year0.59%
10 Year110.69%
15 Year297.1%
Volatility
ATR(14)4.94
ATR(20)%1.9%
ATR Inc-18.8%
Range Today1.76
ADR(20)5.17
ADR(20)%1.76%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS52.2
Mansfield-0.94
10 Day High301.11
10 Day Low287.11
20 Day High301.11
20 Day Low278.4
52 Week High341.14
52 Week Low243.69
CS1 End292.85
CR1 Start299.24
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.18%
DER(5)1.76%
Volume660.70K
Volume Incr-32.63%
Vol(5)628.16K
Vol(50)1.03M