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Uptrend ExhaustionArchive
- 10/16/2026 -
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AFLAC Corporation (AFL) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the AFLAC Corporation (AFL). During the week, the AFL gained 5.43 points, or 4.74%, and closed at 119.97 on Friday, October 16, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since June 5, 2026. Weekly volume was -28% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See AFL long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 18, 2020 at 23.07 and reached 130.22 on July 29, 2026. AFL gained -107.15 points, or -464.46%, in 332 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 113.07 and resistance is at 155.35. 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 Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
Medium-term trend: [See AFL medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on August 1, 2025 at 96.95 and reached 130.22 on July 29, 2026. AFL gained -33.27 points, or -34.32%, in 51 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 113.59 and resistance is at 135.35. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See AFL weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, weekly Lane's Stochastic signal line (%D) has moved above oversold area. 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 link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since August 21, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high, but getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See AFL short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on October 2, 2026 at 110.00 and reached 120.67 on October 15, 2026. AFL gained -10.67 points, or -9.7%, in 13 days. The price is now at the 6.56% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See AFL daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since October 6, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is strong.
The price touches the upper Bollinger Band. 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.
During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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