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CYTOKINETICS INC (CYTK) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CYTK - US23282W6057 - Common Stock

62.2 USD
+2.38 (+3.98%)
Last: 12/18/2025, 6:42:08 PM
62.59 USD
+0.39 (+0.63%)
After Hours: 12/18/2025, 6:42:08 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Overall CYTK gets a technical rating of 6 out of 10. In the last year, CYTK was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.

The short term is neutral, but the long term trend is still positive. Not much to worry about for now.
CYTK 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 CYTK is lagging the market slightly.
CYTK has an average volume of 1803570 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that CYTK is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 88% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 4 months ago.
CYTK is part of the Biotechnology industry. There are 529 other stocks in this industry, CYTK did better than 68% of them.
In the last month CYTK has a been trading in the 59.37 - 69.33 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
CYTOKINETICS INC / CYTK Weekly stock chart
CYTOKINETICS INC / CYTK Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

Although the technical rating is only medium, CYTK does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 60.17, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

37.71

68.83

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 59.81 to 60.17. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @40.28 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @38.09 from a trend line in the daily time frame.

We can see 2 important resistance areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 62.20 to 62.50. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 68.13 to 68.15. 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 CYTK is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for CYTK is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength88.18POSITIVECYTK has a high relative strength, it outperformed 88.18% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of CYTK is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPMIXEDThe current price of CYTK is below the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CYTK is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)48.05NEUTRALThe RSI value for CYTK is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.6NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests CYTK has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)20.88NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for CYTK is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)4.2MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for CYTK suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)18.23NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for CYTK 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)
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
62.5159.802.71 (4.34%)23.07%
An entry @62.51. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @59.80. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 2.71 points, which is 4.34%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 23.07% of your capital in this trade.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of CYTK. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
  • 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.
CYTOKINETICS INC / CYTK Daily stock chart

CYTOKINETICS INC

NASDAQ:CYTK (12/18/2025, 6:42:08 PM)

After market: 62.59 +0.39 (+0.63%)

62.2

+2.38 (+3.98%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Performance
% Chg3.98%
1 Week2.37%
2 Weeks-6.51%
1 Month-3.98%
3 Month27.85%
6 Month91.83%
12 Month27.3%
2 Year-25.49%
3 Year35.77%
5 Year199.37%
10 Year494.74%
15 Year396.09%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.73
ATR(20)%4.2%
ATR Inc40.06%
Range Today2.58
ADR(20)2.52
ADR(20)%4.05%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS88.18
3 months CRS93.59
6 months CRS95.77
Mansfield2.45
10 Day High66.95
10 Day Low59.37
20 Day High69.33
20 Day Low59.37
52 Week High69.33
52 Week Low29.31
CS1 End60.17
CR1 Start62.2
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.8%
DER(5)0.57%
Volume2.95M
Volume Incr9.86%
Vol(5)1.99M
Vol(50)1.80M

CYTOKINETICS INC / CYTK FAQ

What is the technical rating for CYTK stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to CYTK.


What is the current trend direction of CYTOKINETICS INC (CYTK) stock?

The current trend direction for CYTOKINETICS INC (CYTK) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for CYTOKINETICS INC?

CYTOKINETICS INC (CYTK) has an RSI value of 48.0467. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for CYTK stock?

The short term momentum for CYTOKINETICS INC (CYTK) is neutral.