EXACT SCIENCES CORP (EXAS) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:EXAS - Nasdaq - US30063P1057 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, EXAS scores 5 out of 10 in our technical rating. EXAS has been an average performer in the overall market, it is still ok in the medium term time frame, but very the very recent evolution is negative.
EXAS has an average volume of 3119240 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
The long and short term trends are both neutral. This gives a pretty neutral overall picture!
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, EXAS turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 69% of all stocks.
EXAS is an average performer in the Biotechnology industry, it outperforms 69% of 560 stocks in the same industry.
EXAS is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so EXAS is lagging the market.
In the last month EXAS has a been trading in the 50.09 - 57.40 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
EXAS has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 51.90, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
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When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 51.16 to 51.90. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @41.88 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 6 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 52.45 to 54.02. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A resistance zone ranging from 55.31 to 56.96. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A resistance zone ranging from 58.09 to 58.51. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
- Resistance @70.08 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Resistance @71.34 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Resistance @73.98 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 EXAS is neutral. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for EXAS is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 69.04 | NEUTRAL | EXAS is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of EXAS is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | MIXED | The current price of EXAS is below the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of EXAS is below a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 44.34 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for EXAS is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.04 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests EXAS has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 46.83 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for EXAS is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 4.07 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for EXAS suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 19.76 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for EXAS suggests a weak or negative 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)
51.91
-1.41 (-2.64%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Performance
% Chg-2.64%
1 Week-2.72%
2 Weeks0.19%
1 Month-6.74%
3 Month16.78%
6 Month-8.12%
12 Month11.97%
2 Year-46.78%
3 Year15.1%
5 Year-45.21%
10 Year115.66%
15 Year1144.84%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.34
ATR(20)%4.07%
ATR Inc25.7%
Range Today2.05
ADR(20)2.08
ADR(20)%4.02%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS69.04
Mansfield-1.32
10 Day High57.4
10 Day Low50.19
20 Day High57.4
20 Day Low50.09
52 Week High72.83
52 Week Low39.97
CS1 End51.9
CR1 Start52.45
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.72%
DER(5)2.04%
Volume1.75M
Volume Incr-10.23%
Vol(5)2.53M
Vol(50)3.12M