BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC (BWXT) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:BWXT - US05605H1005 - Common Stock
165.83 USD
+0.23 (+0.14%)
166 USD
+0.17 (+0.1%)
Taking everything into account, BWXT scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, BWXT is showing a nice and steady performance.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that BWXT is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 91% of all stocks.
BWXT is part of the Aerospace & Defense industry. There are 68 other stocks in this industry. BWXT outperforms 76% of them.
BWXT 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 BWXT is lagging the market slightly.
BWXT has an average volume of 1285010 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
In the last month BWXT has a been trading in the 143.07 - 189.25 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
BWXT 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 support zone below the current price at 163.08, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for BWXT in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.
- Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
More info and screens
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3 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 160.64 to 163.08. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @93.82 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @88.41 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 179.20 to 182.01. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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 BWXT is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for BWXT is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 91.09 | POSITIVE | BWXT has a high relative strength, it outperformed 91.09% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of BWXT is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BWXT is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BWXT is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 55.1 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for BWXT is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -1.96 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests BWXT has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 18.5 | OVERSOLD | The low Stochastics value suggests BWXT may be oversold. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.75 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for BWXT suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 32.4 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for BWXT suggests a strong 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)
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.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166.31 | 161.66 | 4.65 (2.79%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @166.31. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @161.66. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 4.65 points, which is 2.79%. | For a 0.70% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of BWXT. 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.
165.83
+0.23 (+0.14%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg0.14%
1 Week0.3%
2 Weeks-5.08%
1 Month9.15%
3 Month32.03%
6 Month59.5%
12 Month61%
2 Year124.82%
3 Year218.11%
5 Year198.2%
10 Year525.3%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)4.5
ATR(20)%3.75%
ATR Inc-54.49%
Range Today1.97
ADR(20)5.05
ADR(20)%3.05%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS91.09
Mansfield2.4
10 Day High174.66
10 Day Low161.67
20 Day High189.25
20 Day Low143.07
52 Week High189.25
52 Week Low84.21
CS1 End163.08
CR1 Start179.2
Volume & EV
DER(3)3.95%
DER(5)2.8%
Volume811.34K
Volume Incr-22.66%
Vol(5)1.09M
Vol(50)1.29M