HLN technical analysis

HLN Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 6, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 5, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

HLN Data Verification

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

Symbol
HLN
Market
NYSE
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 5, 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 series9.95August 5, 2026-Verified
Verification series9.95August 5, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

HLN Technical Analysis Summary

HLN (Haleon) shows a constructive technical picture, trading above all key moving averages on both daily and weekly timeframes. On the daily chart, price at 9.95 sits above SMA20 (9.91), SMA50 (9.47), and SMA200 (9.71), though the SMA50 still rests below the SMA200, leaving the full bullish alignment incomplete. RSI14 at 54.93 is in neutral-positive territory, while the MACD histogram at -0.04 is marginally negative after recent gains, pointing to short-term cooling. The 5-day return of -3.21% reflects a pullback from the 20-day high of 10.32, and the latest session traded at 76.6% of its 20-day average volume, suggesting limited participation. The weekly chart is more supportive, with price at 9.87 above SMA20 (9.51), SMA50 (9.65), and SMA200 (8.78), RSI at 54.03 above the 50 midline, a positive MACD histogram, and the latest completed week trading at 2.12 times its 20-week average volume. Key resistance sits at 10.32 (20-day high), the weekly 20-period high at 10.50, and the 52-week high at 11.13. Support rests at 9.60 (20-day low) and 8.65 (60-day low), with the SMA20 near 9.91 acting as near-term dynamic support. A sustained close above 10.32 would strengthen the bullish case, while a break below 9.60 would put the recovery under pressure. The HLN technical outlook remains constructive as long as price holds above the SMA20.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

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

Daily (August 5, 2026)

Trend
Mixed with a constructive short-term bias. Price at 9.95 is above SMA20 (9.91), SMA50 (9.47), and SMA200 (9.71), holding above all three moving averages. The SMA20 has moved above the SMA50, but the SMA50 still sits below the SMA200, so the full bullish alignment is not yet in place. The 5-day return of -3.21% reflects a recent pullback, while the 20-day return of +2.05% keeps the near-term uptrend intact.
Momentum
Neutral with a slight cooling bias. RSI14 at 54.93 is above the 50 midline, indicating positive but not overbought momentum. The MACD line at 0.12 has slipped below its signal line at 0.16 with a marginally negative histogram of -0.04, signaling that the recent advance has lost a little near-term steam.
Volatility
Low to moderate. ATR14 at 0.22 (2.18% of price) suggests an average daily range of about 2.2%. Bollinger Bands (9.56 to 10.27) place price near the middle of the band after the recent pullback, and band width is contained, reflecting steady conditions for a consumer health stock.
Volume
Below average. Latest volume of 8,633,300 is 76.6% of the 20-period average (11,265,465), indicating lighter participation during the recent pullback and recovery attempt.

Assessment

The daily chart shows price reclaiming ground above all key moving averages after a pullback from the 20-day high of 10.32. RSI at 54.93 is above 50, and the 20- and 60-day returns are positive at +2.05% and +9.22%, while the 5-day return of -3.21% reflects the recent dip. The slightly negative MACD histogram and below-average volume suggest the recovery is not yet fully confirmed. Holding above SMA20 at 9.91 keeps the near-term bias constructive, while a move back above the 20-day high at 10.32 would strengthen the bullish case.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Constructive with improving long-term structure. Price at 9.87 is above SMA20 (9.51), SMA50 (9.65), and SMA200 (8.78). The SMA50 sits just above the SMA20, and the SMA200 has flattened near 8.78, indicating that the multi-year downtrend has eased and the stock is building a base above its long-term average.
Momentum
Improving. RSI14 at 54.03 is above the 50 midline, consistent with recovering momentum. The MACD line at -0.01 has crossed above its signal line at -0.10 with a positive histogram of 0.08, a bullish crossover that supports the developing recovery.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 0.45 (4.57% of price) reflects normal weekly ranges for a consumer health stock, with a modest increase in volatility as the stock moved off its lows.
Volume
Well above average. Weekly volume of 95,248,500 is 2.12 times the 20-week average (44,941,620), showing strong participation in the latest completed week and lending weight to the recent advance.

Assessment

The weekly chart shows a stock recovering from its 2025 lows, with price back above all key moving averages and the SMA200 at 8.78 no longer acting as resistance. RSI at 54.03 is above 50, the MACD histogram is positive, and the latest completed week traded on more than twice the average weekly volume, a sign of conviction behind the move. The 5-week return of +6.82% contrasts with a 60-week return of -9.10%, confirming that the recovery is still young. The main tests ahead are the weekly 20-period high at 10.50 and the 52-week high at 11.13.

Key indicators

HLN Key Technical Indicators

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

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)54.9354.03
MACD (12, 26, 9)0.12 / 0.16 / -0.04-0.01 / -0.10 / 0.08
ATR (14)0.22 (2.18%)0.45 (4.57%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)9.56 - 10.278.79 - 10.23
SMA (20)9.919.51
SMA (50)9.479.65
SMA (200)9.718.78

Price structure

HLN Price Structure and Returns

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

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price9.959.87
1-Period Return+1.74%+0.92%
5-Period Return-3.21%+6.82%
20-Period Return+2.05%-0.29%
60-Period Return+9.22%-9.10%
252-Period Return+6.66%N/A
52-Week Low8.608.60
52-Week High11.1311.13
52-Week Position53.38%50.23%

Key levels

HLN Support and Resistance Levels

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

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High10.3210.50
20-Period Low9.608.65
60-Period High10.3211.13
60-Period Low8.658.60

Scenarios

HLN Technical Scenarios

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

Bullish

Trigger

Price breaks and closes above the 20-day high at 10.32 with above-average volume, opening a path toward the weekly 20-period high at 10.50 and the 52-week high at 11.13.

Invalidation

Price falls back below SMA20 (9.91) and breaks the 20-day low at 9.60.

What to watch

Daily RSI holding above 55; the daily MACD histogram turning positive again; weekly volume staying elevated on up weeks; price holding above SMA20 on pullbacks.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price oscillates between the 20-day low at 9.60 and the 20-day high at 10.32 as buyers and sellers balance near the moving averages.

Invalidation

A decisive break above 10.32 or below 9.60 on rising volume.

What to watch

RSI staying between 45 and 60; the MACD histogram fluctuating around zero; volume fading toward average levels.

Bearish

Trigger

Price fails to hold above SMA20 (9.91) and breaks the 20-day low at 9.60, pointing back toward the 60-day low at 8.65 and SMA200 support at 8.78.

Invalidation

Price reclaims and holds above SMA20 (9.91) and forms a higher low above 9.60.

What to watch

Daily RSI falling below 50; the MACD histogram deepening negative; weekly MACD crossing back below its signal; volume rising on down days.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 5, 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 5, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 6, 2026.