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LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC (LXRX) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:LXRX - US5288723027 - Common Stock

1.32 USD
-0.13 (-8.97%)
Last: 11/20/2025, 8:00:00 PM
1.34 USD
+0.02 (+1.52%)
After Hours: 11/20/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

7

Taking everything into account, LXRX scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, LXRX was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.

The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
LXRX is one of the better performing stocks in the Biotechnology industry, it outperforms 72% of 533 stocks in the same industry.
LXRX is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so LXRX is performing more or less in line with the market.
LXRX has an average volume of 2551310 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that LXRX is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 91% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
In the last month LXRX has a been trading in the 1.18 - 1.64 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.

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Setup Rating and Analysis

6

LXRX has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 1.31, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

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Support and Resistance Analysis

1.23

1.56

When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 1.30 to 1.31. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 1.24 to 1.24. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

We can see 2 important resistance areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 1.47 to 1.49. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @1.54 from a trend line in the daily time frame.

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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 LXRX is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for LXRX is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength91.51POSITIVELXRX has a high relative strength, it outperformed 91.51% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of LXRX is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPMIXEDThe current price of LXRX is below the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of LXRX is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)44.41NEUTRALThe RSI value for LXRX is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.01NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests LXRX has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)50.72NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for LXRX is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)8.47HIGH VOLATILITYThe high ATR as a percentage value for LXRX suggests high volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)17.09NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for LXRX suggests a weak or negative 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)

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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
1.501.290.21 (14.00%)7.14%
An entry @1.50. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @1.29. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.21 points, which is 14.00%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 7.14% 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.

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LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC / LXRX Daily stock chart

LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC

NASDAQ:LXRX (11/20/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 1.34 +0.02 (+1.52%)

1.32

-0.13 (-8.97%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Performance
% Chg-8.97%
1 Week-8.33%
2 Weeks-7.69%
1 Month-5.71%
3 Month10.92%
6 Month100.03%
12 Month52.88%
2 Year24.53%
3 Year-38.32%
5 Year-13.73%
10 Year-90.41%
15 Year-86.24%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.13
ATR(20)%8.47%
ATR Inc17.96%
Range Today0.19
ADR(20)0.11
ADR(20)%8.26%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS91.51
3 months CRS87.4
6 months CRS96.21
Mansfield3.97
10 Day High1.64
10 Day Low1.18
20 Day High1.64
20 Day Low1.18
52 Week High1.66
52 Week Low0.28
CS1 End1.31
CR1 Start1.47
Volume & EV
DER(3)-7.39%
DER(5)-2.35%
Volume2.76M
Volume Incr-13.53%
Vol(5)1.92M
Vol(50)2.55M

LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC / LXRX FAQ

What is the technical rating for LXRX stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to LXRX.


Can you provide the trend direction for LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

The current trend direction for LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC (LXRX) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC (LXRX) has an RSI value of 44.413. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

The MACD indicator for LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC (LXRX) has a value of -0.00655208, indicating a bearish trend.