MKS INSTRUMENTS INC (MKSI) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:MKSI - Nasdaq - US55306N1046 - Common Stock
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to MKSI. MKSI has been a medium performer in the overall market. Some doubts are observed in the medium time frame, but recent action was very positive.
The long term trend is still neutral, but the short term trend is positive, so the stock is getting more and more appreciated by traders and investors.
In the last month MKSI has a been trading in the 101.25 - 123.65 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that MKSI is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 77% of all stocks. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
MKSI is an average performer in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry, it outperforms 69% of 109 stocks in the same industry.
MKSI is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so MKSI is lagging the market.
Prices have been rising strongly lately, it may be a good idea to wait for a consolidation or pullback before considering an entry.
Although MKSI has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Prices have been extended to the upside lately. For a nice entry it is better to wait for a consolidation.
More info and screens
103.03
123.47
We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 109.89 to 114.22. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 105.78 to 106.56. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @104.07 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 122.25 to 122.25. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS77.36
Mansfield-0.63
10 Day High123.65
10 Day Low105.34
20 Day High123.65
20 Day Low101.25
52 Week High147.4
52 Week Low97.54
Performance
1 Week11.4%
2 Weeks12.88%
1 Month17.36%
3 Month21.09%
6 Month-1.87%
12 Month11%
2 Year19.47%
3 Year-21.3%
5 Year16.62%
10 Year249.16%
15 Year636.39%
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)
Technical Indicators
MACD(12,26,9)1.53
RSI(14)68.97
LBB101.16
UBB122.4
MKS INSTRUMENTS INC
NASDAQ:MKSI (1/21/2025, 8:14:28 PM)
After market: 122.24 0 (0%)122.24
+2.13 (+1.77%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Performance
% Chg1.77%
1 Week11.4%
2 Weeks12.88%
1 Month17.36%
3 Month21.09%
6 Month-1.87%
12 Month11%
2 Year19.47%
3 Year-21.3%
5 Year16.62%
10 Year249.16%
15 Year636.39%
Volatility
ATR(14)4.25
ATR(20)%3.16%
ATR Inc-3.52%
Range Today4.1
ADR(20)3.34
ADR(20)%2.73%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS77.36
Mansfield-0.63
10 Day High123.65
10 Day Low105.34
20 Day High123.65
20 Day Low101.25
52 Week High147.4
52 Week Low97.54
CS1 End114.22
CR1 Start122.25
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.42%
DER(5)0.78%
Volume1.07M
Volume Incr16.89%
Vol(5)840.08K
Vol(50)780.87K