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VSE CORP (VSEC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:VSEC - US9182841000 - Common Stock

174.95 USD
+6.97 (+4.15%)
Last: 11/24/2025, 8:00:02 PM
174.95 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/24/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Overall VSEC gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. In the last year, VSEC was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.

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!
Looking at the yearly performance, VSEC did better than 90% of all other stocks. On top of that, VSEC also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
VSEC is one of the better performing stocks in the Aerospace & Defense industry, it outperforms 77% of 71 stocks in the same industry.
VSEC is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so VSEC is performing more or less in line with the market.
In the last month VSEC has a been trading in the 162.02 - 185.45 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
VSE CORP / VSEC Weekly stock chart
VSE CORP / VSEC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

VSEC 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 170.19, 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.
Support and Resistance Analysis

153.40

184.83

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 167.27 to 170.19. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 159.75 to 161.00. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 154.95 to 156.30. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 183.00 to 183.00. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for VSEC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for VSEC is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength90POSITIVEVSEC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 90% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of VSEC is above a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VSEC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VSEC is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)54.4NEUTRALThe RSI value for VSEC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.82NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests VSEC has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)36.34NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for VSEC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)4.05MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for VSEC suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)22.21NEUTRALThe ADX value for VSEC suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
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)
Example Setup

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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
183.01167.2615.75 (8.61%)11.62%
An entry @183.01. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @167.26. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 15.75 points, which is 8.61%.When investing 11.62% 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.
VSE CORP / VSEC Daily stock chart

VSE CORP

NASDAQ:VSEC (11/24/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 174.95 0 (0%)

174.95

+6.97 (+4.15%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg4.15%
1 Week5.06%
2 Weeks-1.56%
1 Month-2.55%
3 Month7.73%
6 Month34.48%
12 Month49.2%
2 Year189.51%
3 Year256.75%
5 Year411.55%
10 Year466.27%
15 Year1052.12%
Volatility
ATR(14)7.35
ATR(20)%4.05%
ATR Inc3.77%
Range Today9.16
ADR(20)7.04
ADR(20)%4.02%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS90
3 months CRS82.47
6 months CRS86.83
Mansfield2.08
10 Day High179.38
10 Day Low162.02
20 Day High185.45
20 Day Low162.02
52 Week High186
52 Week Low88.69
CS1 End170.19
CR1 Start183
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.9%
DER(5)1.09%
Volume323.10K
Volume Incr-14.43%
Vol(5)275.42K
Vol(50)272.06K

VSE CORP / VSEC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for VSE CORP?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to VSEC.


What is the current trend direction of VSE CORP (VSEC) stock?

The current trend direction for VSE CORP (VSEC) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for VSE CORP (VSEC) stock?

VSE CORP (VSEC) has an RSI value of 54.4033. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for VSEC stock?

The short term momentum for VSE CORP (VSEC) is neutral.


What is the support and resistance level for VSEC stock?

VSE CORP (VSEC) has a support level at 170.19 and a resistance level at 183. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of VSEC support and resistance levels.