MAXIMUS INC (MMS) Technical Analysis
NYSE:MMS • US5779331041
Overall MMS gets a technical rating of 0 out of 10. MMS scores bad on all fronts: it is a bad performer in the overall market and both the medium and short term pictures are negative.
- Both the long and short term trends are negative. It is better to avoid buying stocks with negative trends.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, MMS is a bad performer in the overall market: 70% of all stocks are doing better.
- MMS is currently showing a bear flag pattern! A bear flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong move down. This may present a good short opportunity.
- MMS is one of the better performing stocks in the IT Services industry, it outperforms 78% of 86 stocks in the same industry.
- MMS is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so MMS is lagging the market.
MMS has a poor technical rating and the quality of the setup is also only medium 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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When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 76.03 to 76.75. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 71.23 to 72.67. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 86.39 to 87.42. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily 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 | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The long term trend for MMS is down. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The short term trend for MMS is down. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 30.59 | NEUTRAL | MMS is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of MMS is above a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of MMS is below a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | MIXED | The current price of MMS is below the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 41.71 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for MMS is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.47 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests MMS has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 38.88 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for MMS is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 5.42 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for MMS suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 41.08 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for MMS suggests a strong trend. |
MMS Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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MAXIMUS INC / MMS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for MAXIMUS INC?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 0 / 10 to MMS.
What is the current trend direction of MAXIMUS INC (MMS) stock?
The current trend direction for MAXIMUS INC (MMS) is Bearish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for MAXIMUS INC?
MAXIMUS INC (MMS) has an RSI value of 41.7125. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for MAXIMUS INC (MMS) stock?
The MACD indicator for MAXIMUS INC (MMS) has a value of 0.474275, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the buy/sell signal for MAXIMUS INC?
The buy/sell signal for MAXIMUS INC (MMS) is sell as both the short term and long term trends are negative.