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Uptrend ExhaustionArchive
- 8/14/2026 -
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Paychex Inc. (PAYX) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a third consecutive positive week for the Paychex Inc. (PAYX). During the week, the PAYX gained 1.98 points, or 1.65%, and closed at 122.02 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Weekly volume was -41% below average.
 Long-term trend: [See PAYX long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on June 6, 2025 at 161.24 and reached 85.45 on April 10, 2026. PAYX lost 75.79 points, or 47.00%, in 44 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (55.82) 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. PAYX 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 long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See PAYX medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 10, 2026 at 85.45 and reached 125.90 on August 14, 2026. PAYX gained -40.45 points, or -47.34%, in 18 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (101.73) is broken, while daily and weekly technical indicators are overbought. Uptrend is exhausted and trend reversal is possible soon. 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 PAYX weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic are overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic or strongly 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic, Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since April 10, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is strong. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See PAYX short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on July 30, 2026 at 113.69 and reached 125.90 on August 14, 2026. PAYX gained -12.21 points, or -10.74%, in 15 days. The price is now at the 31.78% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See PAYX daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since August 13, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller.
 Candlestick pattern: [See PAYX candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bearish Dark Cloud Cover Candlestick pattern. Bearish Dark Cloud Cover pattern is a trend reversal indicator which signifies the end of an uptrend and the start of a downtrend. The reliability of the Bearish Dark Cloud Cover pattern is considered a highly reliable pattern of market reversalUse the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bearish Dark Cloud Cover Candlestick pattern during the last week.
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