UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:UPS • US9113121068
We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to UPS. Although UPS is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- UPS is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so UPS is lagging the market slightly.
- In the last month UPS has a been trading in the 106.25 - 122.41 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.
- UPS has an average volume of 6047050 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, UPS turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 56% of all stocks.
- UPS is part of the Air Freight & Logistics industry. There are 23 other stocks in this industry, UPS did better than 59% of them.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, UPS also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 109.48, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 109.12 to 109.48. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @103.70 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
2 important resistance areas can be observed.
- A resistance zone ranging from 115.45 to 116.09. 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 118.25 to 121.62. 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 UPS is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for UPS is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 56.15 | NEUTRAL | UPS is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of UPS is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of UPS is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of UPS is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 52.59 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for UPS is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.68 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests UPS has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 28.75 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for UPS is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.49 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for UPS suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 36.55 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for UPS suggests a strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116.10 | 112.94 | 3.16 (2.72%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @116.10. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @112.94. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 3.16 points, which is 2.72%. | For a 0.68% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of UPS. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- 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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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B / UPS FAQ
What is the technical rating for UPS stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to UPS.
What is the trend direction for UPS stock?
The current trend direction for UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) stock?
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) has an RSI value of 52.5949. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for UPS stock?
The MACD indicator for UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) has a value of -0.683842, indicating a bearish trend.
What are the support and resistance levels for UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) stock?
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) has a support level at 109.48 and a resistance level at 115.45. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of UPS support and resistance levels.