ECOLAB INC (ECL) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:ECL - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US2788651006 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, ECL scores 7 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, ECL is only an average performer.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
ECL is one of the better performing stocks in the Chemicals industry, it outperforms 72% of 85 stocks in the same industry.
ECL is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so ECL is performing more or less in line with the market.
ECL has an average volume of 1259450 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, ECL turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 63% of all stocks.
In the last month ECL has a been trading in a tight range between 257.45 and 271.26.
ECL 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. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. 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.
More info and screens
227.41
273.67
We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 245.57 to 248.53. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @236.72 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 229.71 to 229.72. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 264.91 to 270.96. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages 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 ECL is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for ECL is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 63.32 | NEUTRAL | ECL is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of ECL is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ECL is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of ECL is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 48.78 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for ECL is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -1.36 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests ECL has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 8.83 | OVERSOLD | The low Stochastics value suggests ECL may be oversold. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.45 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for ECL suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 22.78 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for ECL suggests a possible start of a new 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265.49 | 259.04 | 6.45 (2.43%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @265.49. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @259.04. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 6.45 points, which is 2.43%. | For a 0.61% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% 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.
261.23
+1.01 (+0.39%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Performance
% Chg0.39%
1 Week-3.59%
2 Weeks-2.14%
1 Month0.11%
3 Month4.08%
6 Month9.63%
12 Month7.07%
2 Year39.93%
3 Year69.89%
5 Year31.3%
10 Year131.03%
15 Year481.67%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.8
ATR(20)%1.45%
ATR Inc-36.39%
Range Today2.96
ADR(20)3.59
ADR(20)%1.37%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS63.32
Mansfield0.12
10 Day High271.26
10 Day Low259.05
20 Day High271.26
20 Day Low257.45
52 Week High273.69
52 Week Low220.96
CS1 End248.53
CR1 Start264.91
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.36%
DER(5)1.3%
Volume2.40M
Volume Incr17.52%
Vol(5)1.32M
Vol(50)1.26M