KIRBY CORP (KEX) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KEX - US4972661064 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, KEX scores 9 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, KEX is showing a nice and steady performance.
Although KEX has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Prices have been extended to the upside lately. For a nice entry it is better to wait for a consolidation.
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We found 2 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 113.42 to 113.70. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 109.05 to 110.89. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
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 KEX is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for KEX is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 89.83 | POSITIVE | KEX has a high relative strength, it outperformed 89.83% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KEX is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KEX is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KEX is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 81.03 | OVERBOUGHT | The high RSI value suggests KEX may be overbought. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 1.38 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests KEX has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 94.72 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests KEX may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.99 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for KEX suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 38.89 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for KEX suggests a strong trend. |
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KIRBY CORP / KEX FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of KIRBY CORP (KEX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to KEX.
Can you provide the trend direction for KIRBY CORP?
The current trend direction for KIRBY CORP (KEX) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for KIRBY CORP?
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has an RSI value of 81.0345. This indicates that the stock is currently overbought.
What is the MACD signal for KEX stock?
The MACD indicator for KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a value of 1.37806, indicating a bullish trend.
What is the short term momentum for KEX stock?
The short term momentum for KIRBY CORP (KEX) is positive.