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WATERS CORP (WAT) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSE:WAT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9418481035 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

418.66  +14.49 (+3.59%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Overall WAT gets a technical rating of 10 out of 10. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, WAT is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
Looking at the yearly performance, WAT did better than 76% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by WAT over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
WAT is one of the better performing stocks in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry, it outperforms 75% of 57 stocks in the same industry.
WAT is currently making a new 52 week high. This is a strong signal. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month WAT has a been trading in the 365.98 - 419.28 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
WATERS CORP / WAT Weekly stock chart
WATERS CORP / WAT Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

WAT has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 408.55. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.

Support and Resistance Analysis

317.54

422.85

6 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 408.55 to 414.45. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 389.83 to 394.05. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • Support @368.15 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 358.10 to 361.79. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @350.83 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 320.75 to 321.85. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

Statistics, Performance, Trends, Indicators, Chart- and CandleStick Patterns
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS76.98
Mansfield0.81
10 Day High419.28
10 Day Low383.71
20 Day High419.28
20 Day Low365.98
52 Week High419.28
52 Week Low279.24
Performance
1 Week-1.02%
2 Weeks-0.19%
1 Month7.89%
3 Month4.38%
6 Month16.93%
12 Month26.01%
2 Year23.01%
3 Year26.26%
5 Year80.6%
10 Year239.5%
15 Year609.32%
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)1.04
RSI(14)57.61
LBB379.64
UBB426.76
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
414.46383.7030.76 (7.42%)13.47%
An entry @414.46. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @383.70. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 30.76 points, which is 7.42%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 13.47% 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.
WATERS CORP / WAT Daily stock chart

WATERS CORP

NYSE:WAT (1/30/2025, 1:31:11 PM)

418.66

+14.49 (+3.59%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryLife Sciences Tools & Services
Performance
% Chg3.59%
1 Week-1.02%
2 Weeks-0.19%
1 Month7.89%
3 Month4.38%
6 Month16.93%
12 Month26.01%
2 Year23.01%
3 Year26.26%
5 Year80.6%
10 Year239.5%
15 Year609.32%
Volatility
ATR(14)12.17
ATR(20)%2.74%
ATR Inc-27.64%
Range Today11.91
ADR(20)10.84
ADR(20)%2.59%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS76.98
Mansfield0.81
10 Day High419.28
10 Day Low383.71
20 Day High419.28
20 Day Low365.98
52 Week High419.28
52 Week Low279.24
CS1 End394.05
CR1 Start408.55
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.16%
DER(5)1.95%
Volume192.07K
Volume Incr-29.79%
Vol(5)324.52K
Vol(50)479.95K