PRECISION DRILLING CORP (PDS) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSE:PDS - CA74022D4075 - Common Stock
57.58 USD
+0.19 (+0.33%)
We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to PDS. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, PDS is only an average performer.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
In the last month PDS has a been trading in the 55.53 - 60.01 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, PDS outperforms 46% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
PDS is an average performer in the Energy Equipment & Services industry, it outperforms 58% of 61 stocks in the same industry.
PDS is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so PDS is lagging the market.
PDS 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 57.38, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
55.15
59.69
When analyzing the support we notice one important area.
- A support zone ranging from 55.71 to 57.38. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 57.59 to 59.10. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages 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 PDS is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for PDS is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 46.5 | NEUTRAL | PDS is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of PDS is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of PDS is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of PDS is above a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 51.51 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for PDS is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.19 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests PDS has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 43.45 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for PDS is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.54 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for PDS suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 17.34 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for PDS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59.11 | 55.70 | 3.41 (5.77%) | 17.33% |
| An entry @59.11. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @55.70. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 3.41 points, which is 5.77%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 17.33% 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.
NYSE:PDS (10/7/2025, 3:13:53 PM)
57.58
+0.19 (+0.33%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Performance
% Chg0.33%
1 Week0.99%
2 Weeks-0.62%
1 Month2.04%
3 Month13.31%
6 Month34.97%
12 Month-9.29%
2 Year-1.14%
3 Year-22.35%
5 Year305.7%
10 Year-27.35%
15 Year-63.21%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.46
ATR(20)%2.54%
ATR Inc6.55%
Range Today0.99
ADR(20)1.39
ADR(20)%2.41%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS46.5
Mansfield-0.41
10 Day High60.01
10 Day Low55.53
20 Day High60.01
20 Day Low55.53
52 Week High67.35
52 Week Low36.2
CS1 End57.38
CR1 Start57.59
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.29%
DER(5)1.19%
Volume80.14K
Volume Incr-10.05%
Vol(5)69.71K
Vol(50)78.43K