ABBV technical analysis

ABBV Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 4, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 3, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

ABBV Data Verification

Checking the latest completed daily bar for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated.

Symbol
ABBV
Market
NYSE
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 3, 2026

Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Date and closing-price consistency checks passed for the latest completed daily bar.

Validation seriesLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Calculation series245.10August 3, 2026 (regular-market price)-Verified
Verification series245.10August 3, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

ABBV Technical Analysis Summary

ABBV shows a daily pullback within a longer-term uptrend at the August 3, 2026 cutoff. The daily close of 245.10 is below SMA20 at 252.82 but above SMA50 at 237.55 and SMA200 at 221.61. Daily RSI14 at 45.95 is below neutral and the MACD histogram is negative at -1.78, showing fading near-term momentum after the drop from the 267.47 high. The weekly picture is still bullish: price at 250.94 is above every weekly average with a positive MACD histogram at 4.29. Immediate support is the 241.47 20-day low, with SMA50 at 237.55 and the 198.61 60-day low further down. Resistance is the 267.47 20-day, 60-day, and 52-week high. A close back above SMA20 at 252.82 would restore short-term strength, while a break below 241.47 would deepen the correction.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.

Daily (August 3, 2026)

Trend
Mixed. Price at 245.10 is below SMA20 (252.82) but above SMA50 (237.55) and SMA200 (221.61). The averages remain in bullish order with SMA20 above SMA50 above SMA200, but the pullback from the 267.47 high has pushed price under the 20-day average.
Momentum
Neutral to weak. RSI14 at 45.95 is below the neutral 50 level. MACD (4.53) is below its signal (6.31) with a negative histogram at -1.78, indicating fading near-term momentum after the decline.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 6.99 (2.85% of price). Bollinger Bands (241.19 to 264.46) are wide with the close near the lower band, reflecting elevated recent swings.
Volume
Above average. Latest volume of 7,589,144 is 128.04% of the 20-period average (5,927,112), showing active participation during the pullback.

Assessment

The daily timeframe shows a pullback within a longer uptrend. Price has broken below the 20-day average and MACD momentum has turned negative, but the 50-day and 200-day averages still hold, keeping the broader trend intact. The 241.47 20-day low is the immediate support; a close below it would open the way toward SMA50 at 237.55 and the 198.61 60-day low.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Bullish. The completed weekly close at 250.94 is above SMA20 (222.80), SMA50 (220.57), and SMA200 (171.48), with the averages in bullish order. The longer-term uptrend remains intact.
Momentum
Bullish. RSI14 at 61.17 is above neutral but below the overbought threshold. MACD (11.03) is above its signal (6.74) with a positive histogram at 4.29, confirming upward momentum on the weekly timeframe.
Volatility
Moderate to elevated. ATR14 at 14.54 (5.79% of price). Bollinger Bands (179.69 to 265.90) are wide, with the close in the upper part of the range after the extended run.
Volume
Slightly below average. Weekly volume of 31,686,700 is 94.72% of the 20-week average (33,452,355), indicating normal participation.

Assessment

The weekly timeframe remains bullish, with price above all key moving averages and a positive MACD histogram. The pullback on the daily chart has not broken the weekly structure. The 267.47 weekly high is the key resistance; a close above it would signal resumption, while a break below the 189.40 20-week low would weaken the longer-term setup.

Key indicators

ABBV Key Technical Indicators

RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)45.9561.17
MACD (12, 26, 9)4.53 / 6.31 / -1.7811.03 / 6.74 / 4.29
ATR (14)6.99 (2.85%)14.54 (5.79%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)241.19 - 264.46179.69 - 265.90
SMA (20)252.82222.80
SMA (50)237.55220.57
SMA (200)221.61171.48

Price structure

ABBV Price Structure and Returns

Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price245.10250.94
1-Period Return-2.33%-3.25%
5-Period Return-4.60%-0.25%
20-Period Return-3.11%+16.00%
60-Period Return+20.39%+37.47%
252-Period Return+33.69%+176.37%
52-Week Low184.08187.89
52-Week High267.47267.47
52-Week Position73.17%79.23%

Key levels

ABBV Support and Resistance Levels

Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High267.47267.47
20-Period Low241.47189.40
60-Period High267.47267.47
60-Period Low198.61174.75

Scenarios

ABBV Technical Scenarios

Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.

Bullish

Trigger

Price closes back above SMA20 at 252.82 and then breaks the 267.47 high with above-average volume.

Invalidation

Price closes below the 241.47 20-day low.

What to watch

RSI recovering above 50 and the daily MACD histogram turning positive.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price consolidates between SMA50 at 237.55 and SMA20 at 252.82.

Invalidation

A decisive break of either boundary with increasing volume.

What to watch

RSI holding between 40 and 60 and price holding above SMA200 at 221.61.

Bearish

Trigger

Price closes below the 241.47 20-day low and then breaks SMA50 at 237.55.

Invalidation

Price reclaims SMA20 at 252.82 and holds above it.

What to watch

A negative daily MACD histogram and rising downside volume toward the 198.61 60-day low.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 3, 2026, and the weekly series ends July 27, 2026 week. The latest completed daily bar is independently checked for date and closing-price consistency. Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Indicators include Wilder RSI(14), MACD(12,26,9), SMA20/50/200, Wilder ATR(14), Bollinger Bands(20,2), relative volume, multi-period returns, and price-range levels. Support and resistance are descriptive zones, not guaranteed reversal points. Historical patterns do not predict future prices, and this page is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not guarantees of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Market data is checked for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated. Data cutoffs: daily August 3, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 4, 2026.