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BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:BCPC - US0576652004 - Common Stock

160.245 USD
+0.62 (+0.39%)
Last: 12/18/2025, 10:26:31 AM
Technical Rating and Analysis

5

We assign a technical rating of 5 out of 10 to BCPC. In the last year, BCPC was a below average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.

When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, BCPC is a bad performer in the overall market: 63% of all stocks are doing better.
The long term trend is still neutral, but the short term trend is positive, so the stock is getting more and more appreciated by traders and investors.
BCPC is one of the better performing stocks in the Chemicals industry, it outperforms 73% of 83 stocks in the same industry.
In the last month BCPC has a been trading in the 147.18 - 160.38 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
BCPC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so BCPC is lagging the market.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
BALCHEM CORP / BCPC Weekly stock chart
BALCHEM CORP / BCPC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Although the technical rating is only medium, BCPC does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 164.10. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 158.48, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.

  • 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

138.89

185.25

4 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 152.75 to 158.48. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @148.56 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @144.63 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @140.29 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 3 important areas.

  • Resistance @164.10 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 167.35 to 168.26. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 180.78 to 183.42. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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 IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for BCPC is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for BCPC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength37.75NEUTRALBCPC is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BCPC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BCPC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of BCPC is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)60.95NEUTRALThe RSI value for BCPC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.66POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests BCPC has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)89.45OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests BCPC may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.39MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for BCPC suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)19.44NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for BCPC 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)
BALCHEM CORP / BCPC Daily stock chart

BALCHEM CORP

NASDAQ:BCPC (12/18/2025, 10:26:31 AM)

160.245

+0.62 (+0.39%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Performance
% Chg0.39%
1 Week5.79%
2 Weeks3.62%
1 Month3.68%
3 Month1.99%
6 Month2.32%
12 Month-3.54%
2 Year7.31%
3 Year30.73%
5 Year38.54%
10 Year162.55%
15 Year372.14%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.94
ATR(20)%2.39%
ATR Inc15.13%
Range Today0.47
ADR(20)3.64
ADR(20)%2.27%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS37.75
3 months CRS70.69
6 months CRS42.55
Mansfield-0.85
10 Day High160.38
10 Day Low147.18
20 Day High160.38
20 Day Low147.18
52 Week High177.4
52 Week Low139.17
CS1 End158.48
CR1 Start164.1
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.08%
DER(5)-1.51%
Volume1.23K
Volume Incr86.82%
Vol(5)323.04K
Vol(50)191.16K

BALCHEM CORP / BCPC FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to BCPC.


What is the trend direction for BCPC stock?

The current trend direction for BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) is Bearish.


What is the RSI signal for BCPC stock?

BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) has an RSI value of 60.9544. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What are the support and resistance levels for BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) stock?

BALCHEM CORP (BCPC) has a support level at 158.48 and a resistance level at 164.1. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of BCPC support and resistance levels.