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AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS (AXL) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AXL - US0240611030 - Common Stock

6.56 USD
+0.09 (+1.39%)
Last: 12/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
6.56 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

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

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
AXL is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month AXL has a been trading in the 5.83 - 6.68 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
AXL has an average volume of 3121870 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that AXL is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 73% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
AXL is part of the Automobile Components industry. There are 82 other stocks in this industry, AXL did better than 56% of them.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS / AXL Weekly stock chart
AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS / AXL Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

AXL has an excellent technical rating and also presents 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 6.58. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.

Support and Resistance Analysis

5.76

6.84

We found 3 important support areas.

  • Support @6.51 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 6.17 to 6.19. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 5.82 to 5.84. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.

2 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 6.58 to 6.65. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @6.77 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 AXL is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for AXL is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength73.25POSITIVEAXL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 73.25% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AXL is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AXL is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AXL is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)56.43NEUTRALThe RSI value for AXL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.01POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests AXL has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)67.05NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for AXL is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.79MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for AXL suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)8.73NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for AXL 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
6.666.500.16 (2.40%)25.00%
An entry @6.66. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @6.50. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.16 points, which is 2.40%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.60%.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of AXL. 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.
AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS / AXL Daily stock chart

AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS

NYSE:AXL (12/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 6.56 0 (0%)

6.56

+0.09 (+1.39%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Performance
% Chg1.39%
1 Week4.46%
2 Weeks-1.2%
1 Month8.79%
3 Month5.98%
6 Month56.56%
12 Month13.49%
2 Year-25.54%
3 Year-16.11%
5 Year-21.34%
10 Year-65.36%
15 Year-48.99%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.22
ATR(20)%3.79%
ATR Inc-9.26%
Range Today0.19
ADR(20)0.25
ADR(20)%3.76%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS73.25
3 months CRS81.25
6 months CRS92.47
Mansfield1.75
10 Day High6.68
10 Day Low5.99
20 Day High6.68
20 Day Low5.83
52 Week High6.78
52 Week Low3
CS1 End6.51
CR1 Start6.58
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.43%
DER(5)-0.62%
Volume3.35M
Volume Incr-10.23%
Vol(5)2.36M
Vol(50)3.12M

AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS / AXL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to AXL.


What is the current trend direction of AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS (AXL) stock?

The current trend direction for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS (AXL) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS (AXL) stock?

AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS (AXL) has an RSI value of 56.4315. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for AXL stock?

The short term momentum for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS (AXL) is positive.


What is the buy/sell signal for AXL stock?

The buy/sell signal for AMERICAN AXLE & MFG HOLDINGS (AXL) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.