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Archive - 1/16/2026 - Sign In to see current Signals. |
Abbott Labs (ABT) Technical Analysis
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| Summary:
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| | It was the negative week for the Abbott Labs (ABT). During the week, the ABT dropped -4.16 points, or -3.30%, and closed at 121.76 on Friday, January 16, 2026. Weekly volume was 8% above average.
Long-term trend: [See ABT long-term trend chart] A long-term uptrend had started on October 12, 2023 at 89.67 and reached 141.20 on March 4, 2025. ABT gained -51.53 points, or -57.47%, in 72 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (119.47) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend support line in a long-term trend.
Medium-term trend: [See ABT medium-term trend chart] A medium-term downtrend had started on March 4, 2025 at 141.20 and reached 119.77 on July 17, 2025. ABT lost 21.43 points, or 15.18%, in 19 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 118.43 and resistance is at 135.29. A Falling Wedge is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the downside. It represents the loss of a downside momentum on each successive low and has a bullish bias. The Falling wedge usually marks a reversal in a downtrend. In an uptrend a falling wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Falling Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Falling Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
Weekly Technical Indicators: [See ABT weekly technical indicators chart] Weekly Williams' Percentage Range is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold 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 below its signal line since April 4, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term downtrend is getting stronger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
Short-term trend: [See ABT short-term trend chart] A short-term uptrend had started on December 10, 2025 at 120.70 and reached 129.64 on December 15, 2025. ABT gained -8.94 points, or -7.41%, in 5 days. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (123.51) 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 short-term trend.
Daily Technical Indicators: [See ABT daily technical indicators chart] Daily technical indicators are neutral. During the last week, daily MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. The price has closed on Friday below the lower Bollinger Band. It is considered a bearish signal. 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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| Sector and
Industry |
| Description |
Name |
Rank |
| Sector |
Health Care |
7 |
| Industry |
Health Care Equipment |
46 |
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| Daily Trend |
| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
DownTrend |
| High |
129.46 |
| High Date |
01/06/2026 |
| Low |
121.54 |
| Low Date |
01/16/2026 |
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| Weekly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Ascending Triangle |
| Status |
Broken Support |
| Resistance |
129.35 |
| Support |
123.51 |
| Low |
120.70 |
| Low Date |
12/10/2025 |
| High |
129.64 |
| High Date |
12/15/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Falling Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
126.69 |
| Support |
119.03 |
| High |
137.49 |
| High Date |
09/22/2025 |
| Low |
120.70 |
| Low Date |
12/10/2025 |
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| Quarterly Trend |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Down |
| Chart Pattern |
Falling Wedge |
| Status |
Valid |
| Resistance |
135.29 |
| Support |
118.43 |
| High |
141.20 |
| High Date |
03/04/2025 |
| Low |
119.77 |
| Low Date |
07/17/2025 |
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| Description |
Value |
| Direction |
Up |
| Chart Pattern |
Broadening Ascending Wedge |
| Status |
Test Support |
| Resistance |
158.70 |
| Support |
119.47 |
| Low |
89.67 |
| Low Date |
10/12/2023 |
| High |
141.20 |
| High Date |
03/04/2025 |
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