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VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) Stock Technical Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:VX1 - US92532F1003 - Common Stock

398 EUR
-0.95 (-0.24%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

5

Taking everything into account, VX1 scores 5 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, VX1 was an average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.

  • Warning: VX1 has an average volume of 101 traded shares per day. This is quite low and it might be dangerous to invest in illiquid stocks.
  • Both the short term and long term trends are neutral. So this is not the most entertaining stock around.
  • When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, VX1 outperforms 41% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
  • VX1 is part of the Biotechnology industry. There are 86 other stocks in this industry, VX1 did better than 65% of them.
  • VX1 is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so VX1 is lagging the market.
  • In the last month VX1 has a been trading in the 368.00 - 415.85 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
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / VX1 Weekly stock chart
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / VX1 Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

VX1 has an average technical rating and it also does not offer a high quality setup at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

362.84

419.26

We found 2 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 372.85 to 395.80. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @366.50 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • Resistance @405.71 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 412.40 to 415.11. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
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 IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for VX1.DE is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for VX1.DE is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength41.52NEUTRALVX1.DE is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VX1.DE is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of VX1.DE is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of VX1.DE is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)57.03NEUTRALThe RSI value for VX1.DE is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.71NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests VX1.DE has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)49.56NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for VX1.DE is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.24MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for VX1.DE suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)15.09NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for VX1.DE suggests a weak or negative 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)
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / VX1 Daily stock chart

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC

FRA:VX1 (1/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

398

-0.95 (-0.24%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Performance
% Chg-0.24%
1 Week3.89%
2 Weeks-1.9%
1 Month2.78%
3 Month7.82%
6 Month-0.5%
12 Month-4.96%
2 Year-0.34%
3 Year33.22%
5 Year109.01%
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)9.89
ATR(20)%2.24%
ATR Inc31.63%
Range Today2.35
ADR(20)5.99
ADR(20)%1.51%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS41.52
3 months CRS78.85
6 months CRS26.41
Mansfield-0.87
10 Day High400.85
10 Day Low368
20 Day High415.85
20 Day Low368
52 Week High478.1
52 Week Low312.65
CS1 End395.8
CR1 Start405.71
Volume & EV
DER(3)0%
DER(5)0%
Volume21
Volume Incr11.6%
Vol(5)106.8
Vol(50)101.72

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC / VX1.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to VX1.DE.


What is the trend direction for VX1 stock?

The current trend direction for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) is Bearish.


What is the RSI signal for VX1 stock?

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) has an RSI value of 57.0294. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

The MACD indicator for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) has a value of -0.711552, indicating a bearish trend.


Can you provide the short term momentum for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC?

The short term momentum for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC (VX1.DE) is neutral.