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EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:EXEL - US30161Q1040 - Common Stock

43.96 USD
-1.48 (-3.26%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 8:10:41 PM
43.96 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:10:41 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

7

We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to EXEL. Although EXEL is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

  • The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
  • 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.
  • In the last month EXEL has a been trading in the 41.93 - 47.24 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
  • EXEL has an average volume of 2626810 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
  • Looking at the yearly performance, EXEL did better than 77% of all other stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 7 months ago.
  • EXEL is an average performer in the Biotechnology industry, it outperforms 66% of 525 stocks in the same industry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
EXELIXIS INC / EXEL Weekly stock chart
EXELIXIS INC / EXEL Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

Besides having an excellent technical rating, EXEL also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 43.76, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

33.79

47.09

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 42.89 to 43.76. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 40.37 to 40.87. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @34.13 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

We can see 2 important resistance areas.

  • Resistance @45.40 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 46.25 to 46.62. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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 IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for EXEL is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength77.51POSITIVEEXEL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 77.51% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPMIXEDThe current price of EXEL is below 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)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of EXEL is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)50.03NEUTRALThe RSI value for EXEL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.07NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests EXEL has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)60.5NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for EXEL is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.52MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for EXEL suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)13.83NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for EXEL suggests a weak or negative 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
45.4142.882.53 (5.57%)17.95%
An entry @45.41. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @42.88. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 2.53 points, which is 5.57%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 17.95% 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.
EXELIXIS INC / EXEL Daily stock chart

EXELIXIS INC

NASDAQ:EXEL (1/16/2026, 8:10:41 PM)

After market: 43.96 0 (0%)

43.96

-1.48 (-3.26%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Performance
% Chg-3.26%
1 Week-0.18%
2 Weeks0.87%
1 Month4.67%
3 Month12%
6 Month-1.15%
12 Month21.44%
2 Year102.02%
3 Year149.49%
5 Year97.93%
10 Year851.52%
15 Year407.04%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.62
ATR(20)%3.52%
ATR Inc-15.8%
Range Today1.98
ADR(20)1.49
ADR(20)%3.4%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS77.51
3 months CRS81.29
6 months CRS30.17
Mansfield-0.08
10 Day High46.31
10 Day Low41.93
20 Day High47.24
20 Day Low41.93
52 Week High49.62
52 Week Low31.9
CS1 End43.76
CR1 Start45.4
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.64%
DER(5)-1.63%
Volume2.90M
Volume Incr4.5%
Vol(5)2.62M
Vol(50)2.63M

EXELIXIS INC / EXEL FAQ

What is the technical rating for EXEL stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to EXEL.


Can you provide the trend direction for EXELIXIS INC?

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


Can you provide the RSI signal for EXELIXIS INC?

EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) has an RSI value of 50.028. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for EXEL stock?

The MACD indicator for EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) has a value of -0.0737968, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) stock?

The short term momentum for EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) is neutral.