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EXELIXIS INC (EXEL) Stock Technical Analysis

NASDAQ:EXEL - Nasdaq - US30161Q1040 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

44.26  -0.21 (-0.47%)

After market: 44.49 +0.23 (+0.52%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Taking everything into account, EXEL 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, EXEL is showing a nice and steady performance.

In the last month EXEL has a been trading in the 42.66 - 49.62 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
Prices have been consolidating recently, but much resistance may still be present above.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
Looking at the yearly performance, EXEL did better than 92% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by EXEL over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
EXEL is part of the Biotechnology industry. There are 556 other stocks in this industry. EXEL outperforms 89% of them.
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 3493690 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
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. 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. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 46.16. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 43.37, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

32.96

46.73

When analyzing the support we can see 5 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 42.49 to 43.37. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 40.36 to 40.36. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 39.06 to 39.55. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @36.25 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @33.29 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 46.16 to 46.27. 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 IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for EXEL is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength92.95POSITIVEEXEL has a high relative strength, it outperformed 92.95% 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)52.38NEUTRALThe RSI value for EXEL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.1NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests EXEL has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)25.86NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for EXEL is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)4.29MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for EXEL suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)41.45POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for EXEL suggests a strong 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
46.2843.203.08 (6.66%)15.03%
An entry @46.28. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @43.20. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 3.08 points, which is 6.66%.When investing 15.03% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • 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 (7/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 44.49 +0.23 (+0.52%)

44.26

-0.21 (-0.47%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Performance
% Chg-0.47%
1 Week-2.9%
2 Weeks0.23%
1 Month9.64%
3 Month18.25%
6 Month36.69%
12 Month89.23%
2 Year124.56%
3 Year111.57%
5 Year91.68%
10 Year672.43%
15 Year1318.59%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.44
ATR(20)%4.29%
ATR Inc-38.58%
Range Today0.74
ADR(20)1.73
ADR(20)%3.91%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS92.95
Mansfield1.71
10 Day High45.9
10 Day Low43.21
20 Day High49.62
20 Day Low42.66
52 Week High49.62
52 Week Low22.96
CS1 End43.37
CR1 Start46.16
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.75%
DER(5)-1.41%
Volume1.80M
Volume Incr-49.64%
Vol(5)1.88M
Vol(50)3.49M