EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) Technical Analysis

NASDAQ:EXEL • US30161Q1040

Current stock price

45.21 USD
+0.56 (+1.25%)
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EXEL Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, EXEL 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, EXEL is only an average performer.

  • The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
  • EXEL 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 EXEL is lagging the market slightly.
  • EXEL has an average volume of 2738910 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
  • When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, EXEL outperforms 60% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
  • EXEL is an average performer in the Biotechnology industry, it outperforms 52% of 515 stocks in the same industry.
  • In the last month EXEL has a been trading in the 41.57 - 47.47 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.

EXEL Weekly and Daily overview Charts

EXELIXIS INC / EXEL Weekly stock chart
EXELIXIS INC / EXEL Daily stock chart

EXEL Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Besides having an excellent technical rating, EXEL also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 43.59, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. 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.

EXEL Support and Resistance Analysis

40.32

47.33

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 43.28 to 43.59. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @42.29 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 40.73 to 41.36. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 45.40 to 46.86. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

EXEL 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 EXEL is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for EXEL is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength60.44NEUTRALEXEL is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of EXEL is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of EXEL is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of EXEL is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)52.13NEUTRALThe RSI value for EXEL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests EXEL has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)42.72NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for EXEL is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.99MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for EXEL suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)24.41NEUTRALThe ADX value for EXEL suggests a possible start of a new trend.

EXEL 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)

EXEL 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
46.8743.523.35 (7.15%)13.99%
An entry @46.87. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @43.52. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 3.35 points, which is 7.15%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 13.99% 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.

EXEL Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators

EXELIXIS INC / EXEL Daily stock chart

EXELIXIS INC

NASDAQ:EXEL (4/28/2026, 9:46:58 AM)

45.21

+0.56 (+1.25%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Performance
% Chg1.25%
1 Week2.38%
2 Weeks-0.69%
1 Month7.51%
3 Month7.95%
6 Month15.46%
12 Month12.75%
2 Year90.32%
3 Year143.99%
5 Year81.36%
10 Year868.55%
15 Year264.19%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.5
ATR(20)%2.99%
ATR Inc22.08%
Range Today0.64
ADR(20)1.26
ADR(20)%2.79%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS60.44
3 months CRS80.35
6 months CRS79.6
Mansfield-0.26
10 Day High47.47
10 Day Low43.53
20 Day High47.47
20 Day Low41.57
52 Week High49.62
52 Week Low33.76
CS1 End43.59
CR1 Start45.14
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.09%
DER(5)2.19%
Volume37.29K
Volume Incr29.04%
Vol(5)2.78M
Vol(50)2.74M

EXELIXIS INC / EXEL TA FAQ

What is the technical rating for EXEL stock?

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


What is the current trend direction of EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) stock?

The current trend direction for EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) stock?

EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) has an RSI value of 52.1335. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) stock?

The MACD indicator for EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) has a value of 0.00302446, indicating a bearish trend.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for EXELIXIS INC?

EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) has a support level at 43.59 and a resistance level at 45.14. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of EXEL support and resistance levels.