WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (WST) Technical Analysis
NYSE:WST • US9553061055
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WST Technical Rating and Analysis
Taking everything into account, WST scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. WST has been a medium performer in the overall market. Some doubts are observed in the medium time frame, but recent action was very positive.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- WST is part of the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry. There are 57 other stocks in this industry. WST outperforms 76% of them.
- In the last month WST has a been trading in the 234.57 - 266.73 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, WST outperforms 65% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
- WST is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so WST is lagging the market.
WST Weekly and Daily overview Charts
WST Setup Rating and Analysis
Although WST has an excellent technical rating, the quality of the presented setup is not ideal 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.
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WST Support and Resistance Analysis
228.63
When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 245.55 to 251.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 230.94 to 237.86. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 3 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 263.74 to 267.00. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @286.94 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- Resistance @297.48 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
WST 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.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for WST is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for WST is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 65.63 | NEUTRAL | WST is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of WST is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of WST is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of WST is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 59.96 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for WST is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 1.48 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests WST has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 71.42 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for WST is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.78 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for WST suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 15.55 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for WST suggests a weak or negative trend. |
WST Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
WST Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES / WST TA FAQ
What is the technical rating for WST stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to WST.
What is the trend direction for WST stock?
The current trend direction for WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (WST) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (WST) stock?
WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (WST) has an RSI value of 59.9623. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (WST) stock?
The MACD indicator for WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (WST) has a value of 1.48347, indicating a bullish trend.
What is the short term momentum for WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (WST) stock?
The short term momentum for WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (WST) is positive.