BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BDX - US0758871091 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, BDX scores 4 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, BDX 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.
BDX has an average technical rating and it also does not offer a high quality setup 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.
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2 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 188.52 to 192.82. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 175.33 to 180.59. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 3 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 199.66 to 199.67. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @240.63 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Resistance @247.45 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 | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The long term trend for BDX is neutral. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for BDX is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 33.24 | NEUTRAL | BDX is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BDX is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BDX is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of BDX is above a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 62.26 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for BDX is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.04 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests BDX has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 38.58 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for BDX is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.01 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for BDX suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 12.59 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for BDX suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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BECTON DICKINSON AND CO / BDX FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 4 / 10 to BDX.
Can you provide the trend direction for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO?
The current trend direction for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) is Bearish.
What is the RSI signal for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) stock?
BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) has an RSI value of 62.2609. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) stock?
The MACD indicator for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) has a value of 0.0355785, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the short term momentum for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) stock?
The short term momentum for BECTON DICKINSON AND CO (BDX) is neutral.