GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:GPN - US37940X1028 - Common Stock
88.82 USD
+0.6 (+0.68%)
88.9 USD
+0.08 (+0.09%)
Overall GPN gets a technical rating of 7 out of 10. Although GPN is a bad performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, GPN is a bad performer in the overall market: 72% of all stocks are doing better.
GPN is one of the lesser performing stocks in the Financial Services industry. 63% of 102 stocks in the same industry do better.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
GPN is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
GPN has an average volume of 2450080 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
GPN is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so GPN is lagging the market.
GPN has an excellent technical rating and 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 resistance zone just above the current price starting at 89.01. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.
More info and screens
76.83
104.08
When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 80.33 to 81.02. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 77.61 to 78.04. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
2 important resistance areas can be observed.
- A resistance zone ranging from 89.01 to 90.01. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @103.05 from a trend 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 | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for GPN is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for GPN is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 28.65 | NEGATIVE | GPN has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 71.35% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GPN is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GPN is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of GPN is below a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 61.01 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for GPN is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.2 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests GPN has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 76.37 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for GPN is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.88 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for GPN suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 28 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for GPN suggests a strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90.02 | 84.24 | 5.78 (6.42%) | 15.57% |
| An entry @90.02. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @84.24. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 5.78 points, which is 6.42%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 15.57% 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.
88.82
+0.6 (+0.68%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryFinancial Services
Performance
% Chg0.68%
1 Week-1.32%
2 Weeks2.34%
1 Month13.81%
3 Month17.47%
6 Month-15.63%
12 Month-19.99%
2 Year-29.89%
3 Year-28.5%
5 Year-49.71%
10 Year59.48%
15 Year372.07%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.14
ATR(20)%2.88%
ATR Inc-51.3%
Range Today0.85
ADR(20)2.34
ADR(20)%2.63%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS28.65
Mansfield-1.54
10 Day High90.64
10 Day Low84.25
20 Day High90.64
20 Day Low77.39
52 Week High120
52 Week Low65.93
CS1 End81.02
CR1 Start89.01
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.56%
DER(5)-1.31%
Volume1.82M
Volume Incr-33.44%
Vol(5)1.75M
Vol(50)2.45M