URBAN OUTFITTERS INC (URBN) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:URBN - US9170471026 - Common Stock
76.98 USD
+3.09 (+4.18%)
76.96 USD
-0.02 (-0.03%)
Taking everything into account, URBN scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, URBN is showing a nice and steady performance.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that URBN is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 92% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by URBN over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
URBN is one of the better performing stocks in the Specialty Retail industry, it outperforms 90% of 124 stocks in the same industry.
URBN 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 URBN is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month URBN has a been trading in the 71.09 - 80.71 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.
URBN has an average volume of 1705950 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, URBN 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 74.15, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
34.04
80.59
5 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 73.37 to 74.15. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- Support @67.95 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @56.56 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @49.64 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @34.38 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- Resistance @79.79 from a horizontal line 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 | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for URBN is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for URBN is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 92.82 | POSITIVE | URBN has a high relative strength, it outperformed 92.82% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of URBN is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of URBN is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of URBN is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 53.63 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for URBN is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.57 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests URBN has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 38.01 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for URBN is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.6 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for URBN suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 15.57 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for URBN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79.80 | 73.36 | 6.44 (8.07%) | 12.39% |
| An entry @79.80. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @73.36. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 6.44 points, which is 8.07%. | When investing 12.39% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- 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.
76.98
+3.09 (+4.18%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Performance
% Chg4.18%
1 Week-0.71%
2 Weeks0.76%
1 Month1.81%
3 Month6.5%
6 Month45.8%
12 Month99.48%
2 Year131.8%
3 Year282.41%
5 Year227.02%
10 Year149.45%
15 Year153.89%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.82
ATR(20)%3.6%
ATR Inc-14.46%
Range Today3.27
ADR(20)2.61
ADR(20)%3.4%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS92.82
Mansfield2.95
10 Day High80.23
10 Day Low71.09
20 Day High80.71
20 Day Low71.09
52 Week High80.71
52 Week Low33.86
CS1 End74.15
CR1 Start79.79
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.06%
DER(5)1.83%
Volume1.49M
Volume Incr2.15%
Vol(5)1.70M
Vol(50)1.71M