WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES (WST) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:WST - US9553061055 - Common Stock
247.21 USD
-0.64 (-0.26%)
247.21 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a technical rating of 6 out of 10 to WST. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Compared to the overall market however, WST is a bad performer.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, WST is a bad performer in the overall market: 73% of all stocks are doing better.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
In the last month WST has a been trading in the 233.67 - 258.15 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.
WST is an average performer in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry, it outperforms 52% of 54 stocks in the same industry.
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.
Although the technical rating is only medium, WST does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 237.27, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- 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.
More info and screens
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When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 236.60 to 237.27. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 215.04 to 217.11. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @210.88 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Support @205.36 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
We can see 3 important resistance areas.
- Resistance @247.84 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 263.52 to 267.09. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @304.92 from a trend line in the weekly 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 WST is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for WST is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 27.22 | NEGATIVE | WST has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 72.78% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of WST is above a declining 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) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of WST is below a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 56.9 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for WST is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.37 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests WST has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 73.17 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for WST is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.31 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for WST suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 24.35 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for WST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247.85 | 237.17 | 10.68 (4.31%) | 23.21% |
| An entry @247.85. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @237.17. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 10.68 points, which is 4.31%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 23.21% 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.
247.21
-0.64 (-0.26%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Performance
% Chg-0.26%
1 Week1.69%
2 Weeks2.86%
1 Month-4.09%
3 Month17.24%
6 Month6.4%
12 Month-21.18%
2 Year-39.25%
3 Year-16.68%
5 Year-12.94%
10 Year342.63%
15 Year1370.61%
Volatility
ATR(14)5.52
ATR(20)%2.31%
ATR Inc-6.71%
Range Today4.1
ADR(20)5.45
ADR(20)%2.2%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS27.22
Mansfield-1.47
10 Day High250.21
10 Day Low237.18
20 Day High258.15
20 Day Low233.67
52 Week High352.33
52 Week Low187.43
CS1 End237.27
CR1 Start247.84
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.67%
DER(5)1.21%
Volume435.20K
Volume Incr-39.12%
Vol(5)508.76K
Vol(50)706.39K