BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSE:BMY • US1101221083

59.4714 USD
-0.88 (-1.46%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 01:51 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, BMY scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, BMY is only an average performer.

  • Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
  • BMY is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so BMY is lagging the market slightly.
  • BMY is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
  • BMY has an average volume of 14381400 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 BMY is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 76% of all stocks. However, this overall good ranking is mostly due to the recent strong move.
  • BMY is an average performer in the Pharmaceuticals industry, it outperforms 62% of 191 stocks in the same industry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO / BMY Weekly stock chart
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO / BMY Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

BMY 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 very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 57.30, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

42.88

62.62

When analyzing the support we can see 6 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 56.54 to 57.30. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • Support @54.22 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @53.05 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @47.87 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 44.23 to 44.70. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @43.31 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • Resistance @62.00 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 BMY is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for BMY is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength76.7POSITIVEBMY has a high relative strength, it outperformed 76.7% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BMY is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BMY is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of BMY is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)64.87NEUTRALThe RSI value for BMY is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.24POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests BMY has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)77.89NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for BMY is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.36MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for BMY suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)39.97POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for BMY suggests a strong 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
59.7756.533.24 (5.43%)18.43%
An entry @59.77. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average.An exit @56.53. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 3.24 points, which is 5.43%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 18.43% of your capital in this trade.

  • 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.
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO / BMY Daily stock chart

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO

NYSE:BMY (2/18/2026, 1:51:03 PM)

59.4714

-0.88 (-1.46%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryPharmaceuticals
Performance
% Chg-1.46%
1 Week-0.69%
2 Weeks7.98%
1 Month9.21%
3 Month30.49%
6 Month25.94%
12 Month8.1%
2 Year18.92%
3 Year-12.49%
5 Year-1.6%
10 Year-2.55%
15 Year133.82%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.54
ATR(20)%2.36%
ATR Inc-2.98%
Range Today0.76
ADR(20)1.32
ADR(20)%2.22%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS76.7
3 months CRS91.28
6 months CRS86.24
Mansfield1
10 Day High62.05
10 Day Low55.49
20 Day High62.05
20 Day Low53.55
52 Week High63.33
52 Week Low42.52
CS1 End57.3
CR1 Start62
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.85%
DER(5)1.51%
Volume3.31K
Volume Incr-10.02%
Vol(5)12.33M
Vol(50)14.38M

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO / BMY FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY) stock?

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


What is the trend direction for BMY stock?

The current trend direction for BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for BMY stock?

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY) has an RSI value of 64.8672. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for BMY stock?

The MACD indicator for BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY) has a value of 0.242554, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY) stock?

The short term momentum for BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO (BMY) is positive.