WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSE:WSM - US9699041011 - Common Stock
200.38 USD
+3.72 (+1.89%)
200.35 USD
-0.03 (-0.01%)
We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to WSM. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, WSM is showing a nice and steady performance.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
Looking at the yearly performance, WSM did better than 83% of all other stocks.
WSM is one of the better performing stocks in the Specialty Retail industry, it outperforms 75% of 122 stocks in the same industry.
WSM 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 WSM is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month WSM has a been trading in the 186.00 - 206.40 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.
WSM has an average volume of 1320280 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, WSM also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 201.35. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 190.72, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
147.13
205.45
When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 188.05 to 190.72. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @182.15 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @148.62 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 201.35 to 203.42. 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 WSM is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for WSM is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 83.89 | POSITIVE | WSM has a high relative strength, it outperformed 83.89% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of WSM is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of WSM is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of WSM is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 54.15 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for WSM is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.55 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests WSM has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 51.7 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for WSM is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.87 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for WSM suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 21.19 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for WSM suggests a possible start of a new 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203.43 | 193.61 | 9.82 (4.83%) | 20.72% |
| An entry @203.43. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @193.61. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 9.82 points, which is 4.83%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 20.72% 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.
200.38
+3.72 (+1.89%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Performance
% Chg1.89%
1 Week2.2%
2 Weeks-1.12%
1 Month1.22%
3 Month22.02%
6 Month26.04%
12 Month29.82%
2 Year157.89%
3 Year240.06%
5 Year343.12%
10 Year424.9%
15 Year1164.23%
Volatility
ATR(14)5.32
ATR(20)%2.87%
ATR Inc-21.05%
Range Today4.69
ADR(20)5.64
ADR(20)%2.82%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS83.89
Mansfield0.35
10 Day High205.17
10 Day Low193.62
20 Day High206.4
20 Day Low186
52 Week High219.98
52 Week Low125.33
CS1 End190.72
CR1 Start201.35
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.01%
DER(5)-0.16%
Volume1.56M
Volume Incr3.37%
Vol(5)1.39M
Vol(50)1.32M