LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSE:LDOS - US5253271028 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, LDOS scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, LDOS was a medium performer in the overall market. The medium term is still looking fine, but we see some doubts in the very recent evolution.
LDOS has only a medium technical rating, but it does show 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 support zone below the current price at 185.92, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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5 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 182.31 to 185.92. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @177.71 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @160.55 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @142.77 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Support @124.91 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 198.42 to 201.40. 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 LDOS is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for LDOS is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 62.74 | NEUTRAL | LDOS is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of LDOS is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LDOS is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LDOS is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 49.21 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for LDOS is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.52 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests LDOS has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 46.24 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for LDOS is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.36 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for LDOS suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 16.37 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for LDOS suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193.73 | 182.30 | 11.43 (5.90%) | 16.95% |
| An entry @193.73. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @182.30. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 11.43 points, which is 5.90%. | When investing 16.95% 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.
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LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC / LDOS FAQ
What is the technical rating for LDOS stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to LDOS.
What is the current trend direction of LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) stock?
The current trend direction for LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC?
LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) has an RSI value of 49.2062. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for LDOS stock?
The short term momentum for LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) is neutral.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC?
LEIDOS HOLDINGS INC (LDOS) has a support level at 185.92 and a resistance level at 198.42. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of LDOS support and resistance levels.