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Health Care Facilities Industry Stocks Technical Analysis - BDXArchive
- 4/17/2026 -
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Becton, Dickinson (BDX) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a first positive week for the Becton, Dickinson (BDX). During the week, the BDX gained 4.32 points, or 2.80%, and closed at 158.54 on Friday, April 17, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since February 20, 2026. Weekly volume was 31% above average.
BDX is a member of Health Care Sector. Health Care is the second most oversold sector. BDX is a member of Health Care Equipment Industry. Health Care Equipment is the ninth most oversold industry. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.
 Long-term trend: [See BDX long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on November 6, 2025 at 129.89 and reached 187.35 on February 24, 2026. BDX gained -57.46 points, or -44.24%, in 15 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 154.01 and resistance is at 185.57. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See BDX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on February 24, 2026 at 187.35 and reached 152.79 on April 13, 2026. BDX lost 34.56 points, or 18.45%, in 6 weeks. The chart has formed a Descending Triangle chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (152.74) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bullish signal. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See BDX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is oversold while Lane's Stochastic is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with oversold weekly Williams' Percentage Range or strongly oversold weekly Lane's Stochastic. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic main line (%K) has rallied above the oversold signal line (%D). Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following links to access Lane's Stochastic and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since March 20, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See BDX short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on April 13, 2026 at 152.79 and reached 159.95 on April 17, 2026. BDX gained -7.16 points, or -4.69%, in 4 days. The price is now at the 19.69% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See BDX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since April 2, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting stronger.
During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The distance between the Bollinger Bands (3.2%) is close to one year low (3.95%). It is 73.12% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price, and it is considered a buy signal for the option traders. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
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