KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:KLIC • US5012421013
We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to KLIC. This is due to a consistent overall performance, although we see some doubts in the very recent evolution. In the medium time frame things are still looking good.
- The short term is neutral, but the long term trend is still positive. Not much to worry about for now.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that KLIC is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 92% of all stocks. On top of that, KLIC also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
- KLIC is one of the better performing stocks in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, it outperforms 71% of 115 stocks in the same industry.
- KLIC 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 KLIC is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month KLIC has a been trading in the 59.30 - 77.50 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Although KLIC has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
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4 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 60.58 to 62.43. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @42.66 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @38.47 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @35.89 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 70.63 to 71.62. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines 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 KLIC is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for KLIC is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 92.95 | POSITIVE | KLIC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 92.95% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of KLIC is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KLIC is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KLIC is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 49.19 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for KLIC is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -1.32 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests KLIC has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 32.53 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for KLIC is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 5.29 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for KLIC suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 25.97 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for KLIC suggests a strong trend. |
KLIC Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES / KLIC FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to KLIC.
What is the trend direction for KLIC stock?
The current trend direction for KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for KLIC stock?
KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) has an RSI value of 49.1933. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) stock?
The short term momentum for KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) is neutral.
What are the support and resistance levels for KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) stock?
KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) has a support level at 62.43 and a resistance level at 70.63. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of KLIC support and resistance levels.