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- 10/16/2026 -
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National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorBroken trend support lineBroken trend resistance line
Daily :
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It was the negative week for the National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV). During the week, the NOV gave back -0.04 points, or -0.21%, and closed at 18.93 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Weekly volume was -17% below average.

NOV is a member of Energy Sector. Energy is the most overbought sector. 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 NOV long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on January 27, 2023 at 24.83 and reached 10.84 on April 8, 2025. NOV lost 13.99 points, or 56.34%, in 114 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (8.20) 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 long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See NOV medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 8, 2025 at 10.84 and reached 21.93 on September 9, 2026. NOV gained -11.09 points, or -102.31%, in 74 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend support line (19.25) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish 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 support in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See NOV weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since September 11, 2026. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See NOV short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on September 9, 2026 at 21.93 and reached 18.24 on October 15, 2026. NOV lost 3.69 points, or 16.83%, in 36 days. The price is now at the 18.70% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See NOV daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since September 10, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is getting weak.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 42.52
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 76.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 35.34
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 33.80
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.42
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 50.21
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 74.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 26.38
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 32.88
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.52
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Monthly Trendline Resistance 22.65
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 22.19
Monthly Trendline Support 21.28
Upper Bollinger Band 20.37
50 Day Moving Average 20.19
Parabolic System 19.42
Quarterly Trendline Support 19.25
20 Day Moving Average 19.23
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 18.96
Price 18.93
Daily Stochastic Crossing 18.59
Lower Bollinger Band 18.21
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Energy 10
Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 27
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 19.22
High Date 10/12/2026
Low 19.05
Low Date 10/16/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 21.93
High Date 09/09/2026
Low 18.24
Low Date 10/15/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 22.65
Support 21.28
Low 17.73
Low Date 07/06/2026
High 21.93
High Date 09/09/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Broken Support
Resistance 22.19
Support 19.25
Low 10.84
Low Date 04/08/2025
High 21.93
High Date 09/09/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 6.79
Support 8.20
High 24.83
High Date 01/27/2023
Low 10.84
Low Date 04/08/2025
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