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- 4/17/2025 -
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STERIS plc (STE) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend support linePrice is near the Fibonacci 38.2% retracement level
Daily :Daily  MACD line has moved above its signal linePrice is close to the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was a second consecutive positive week for the STERIS plc (STE). During the week, the STE climbed 1.13 points, or 0.51%, and closed at 222.23 on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Weekly volume was -24% below average.

Long-term trend: [See STE long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on October 13, 2022 at 159.21 and reached 254.00 on August 2, 2023. STE gained -94.79 points, or -59.54%, in 41 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (239.52) 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 long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See STE medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on January 3, 2025 at 201.00 and reached 236.80 on March 10, 2025. STE gained -35.80 points, or -17.81%, in 9 weeks. Price is near the Fibonacci 38.2% retracement level. The Fibonacci retracement level is considered a support/resistance level.

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

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since January 31, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is getting weak. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See STE short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on March 10, 2025 at 236.80 and reached 204.90 on April 9, 2025. STE lost 31.90 points, or 13.47%, in 30 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 199.50 and resistance is at 224.67. 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 Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a short-term trend.

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

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.

Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. 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.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 49.35
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 34.20
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 74.94
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 63.35
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.00
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 61.15
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 44.80
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 48.03
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 51.48
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.65
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Yearly Trendline Resistance 245.21
Yearly Trendline Support 239.52
Upper Bollinger Band 230.63
Weekly Trendline Resistance 224.67
50 Day Moving Average 222.92
Price 222.23
20 Day Moving Average 220.96
Daily Stochastic Crossing 220.37
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 218.60
Lower Bollinger Band 211.78
Parabolic System 209.81
Weekly Trendline Support 199.50
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Health Care 7
Industry Health Care Equipment 51
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 204.90
Low Date 04/09/2025
High 225.03
High Date 04/14/2025
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 224.67
Support 199.50
High 236.80
High Date 03/10/2025
Low 204.90
Low Date 04/09/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 201.00
Low Date 01/03/2025
High 236.80
High Date 03/10/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 248.24
High Date 09/13/2024
Low 201.00
Low Date 01/03/2025
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Support
Resistance 245.21
Support 239.52
Low 159.21
Low Date 10/13/2022
High 254.00
High Date 08/02/2023
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