NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO (NFG) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:NFG - US6361801011 - Common Stock
86.8 USD
-0.27 (-0.31%)
We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to NFG. 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 NFG is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 83% of all stocks. On top of that, NFG also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
NFG is one of the better performing stocks in the Gas Utilities industry, it outperforms 92% of 14 stocks in the same industry.
NFG is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month NFG has a been trading in a tight range between 85.00 and 88.59.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, NFG also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 87.06, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.
- A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
More info and screens
67.75
90.06
4 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 85.45 to 86.34. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 82.82 to 83.64. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @70.49 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @68.43 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 86.94 to 87.13. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 89.17 to 89.17. 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 NFG is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for NFG is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 83.9 | POSITIVE | NFG has a high relative strength, it outperformed 83.9% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of NFG is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NFG is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of NFG is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 51.66 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for NFG is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.1 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests NFG has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 55.98 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for NFG is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.37 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for NFG suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 7.84 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for NFG suggests a weak or negative trend. |
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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.18 | 85.44 | 2.74 (3.11%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @88.18. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @85.44. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 2.74 points, which is 3.11%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.78%. |
- 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.
NYSE:NFG (9/3/2025, 10:22:20 AM)
86.8
-0.27 (-0.31%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGas Utilities
Performance
% Chg-0.31%
1 Week0.39%
2 Weeks1.9%
1 Month-0.26%
3 Month5.5%
6 Month17.44%
12 Month47.68%
2 Year67.73%
3 Year41.46%
5 Year114.51%
10 Year74.21%
15 Year68.06%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.18
ATR(20)%1.37%
ATR Inc-9.09%
Range Today0.05
ADR(20)1.16
ADR(20)%1.34%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS83.9
Mansfield0.93
10 Day High88.17
10 Day Low85
20 Day High88.59
20 Day Low85
52 Week High89.82
52 Week Low58.5
CS1 End87.06
CR1 Start89.17
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.52%
DER(5)-0.23%
Volume1.08K
Volume Incr-22.21%
Vol(5)499.70K
Vol(50)644.70K