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- 1/30/2026 -
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX). During the week, the VRTX climbed 1.49 points, or 0.32%, and closed at 469.90 on Friday, January 30, 2026. Weekly volume was -9% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See VRTX long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on November 8, 2024 at 519.90 and reached 362.50 on August 11, 2025. VRTX lost 157.40 points, or 30.28%, in 39 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 350.90 and resistance is at 519.17. A Broadening Descending 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, Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VRTX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on March 14, 2025 at 519.70 and reached 362.50 on August 11, 2025. VRTX lost 157.20 points, or 30.25%, in 21 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (255.20) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. VRTX may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. 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 VRTX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. 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 Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since October 17, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VRTX short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on August 11, 2025 at 362.50 and reached 487.52 on January 7, 2026. VRTX gained -125.02 points, or -34.49%, in 149 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 432.72 and resistance is at 501.81. 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 short-term trend.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VRTX 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. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.
During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.
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