KHC technical analysis

KHC Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 5, 2026

Market

NasdaqGS (NASDAQ Global Select) (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 3, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

KHC Data Verification

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

Symbol
KHC
Market
NasdaqGS (NASDAQ Global Select Market)
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 series26.42August 3, 2026-Verified
Verification series26.42August 3, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

KHC Technical Analysis Summary

KHC shows a bullish daily trend with price at $26.42 trading above all three major SMAs (SMA20 $25.80, SMA50 $24.43, SMA200 $23.38) in a fully bullish alignment. Daily RSI at 57.34 is in neutral-to-bullish territory below the overbought threshold, while the daily MACD histogram has cooled to -0.02, indicating near-term consolidation after the recent advance. The weekly chart is more mixed: price at $25.85 holds above the weekly SMA20 ($23.38) and SMA50 ($23.74) but stays below the SMA200 ($28.45), keeping the longer-term downtrend intact. The weekly MACD histogram at 0.39 remains positive, a supportive medium-term signal. The key zone is the $28.09 resistance, which aligns the 20-day high, 60-day high, and 52-week high. Key daily support is the 20-day low at $24.50, followed by the 60-day low at $21.96.

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
Bullish. Price at $26.42 is above SMA20 ($25.80), SMA50 ($24.43), and SMA200 ($23.38) in a fully bullish alignment (SMA20 > SMA50 > SMA200). The SMA200 slopes upward, supporting the medium-term uptrend. Price sits at 77.52% of the 52-week range, near the upper end after the recent push toward $28.09.
Momentum
Bullish-leaning. RSI14 at 57.34 is in neutral-to-bullish territory below the 70 overbought threshold. MACD at 0.64 sits just below the signal line at 0.65 with a histogram of -0.02, showing that momentum has flattened after the strong advance rather than turning sharply negative.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at $0.78 (2.94% of price) reflects average daily movement of about 2.9%. Bollinger Bands ($24.32 to $27.29) are moderately wide, with price near $26.42 trading in the upper half of the range.
Volume
Slightly above average. Latest volume of 13,613,600 is 105.9% of the 20-period average (12,850,910), indicating modestly elevated participation during the recent advance.

Assessment

The daily chart keeps a healthy short-term uptrend, with price comfortably above all three major moving averages. RSI at 57.34 leaves room for further upside, while the slightly negative MACD histogram suggests a pause after the move to the $28.09 high. The 20-day low at $24.50 is the nearest support, followed by the 60-day low at $21.96. Resistance is the 20-day and 60-day high at $28.09, which also matches the 52-week high.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Mixed. Price at $25.85 is above SMA20 ($23.38) and SMA50 ($23.74) but below SMA200 ($28.45). The SMA200 slopes downward, keeping the longer-term downtrend intact. Price is at 69.85% of the 52-week range.
Momentum
Bullish. RSI14 at 59.67 is in neutral-to-bullish territory. MACD at 0.57 is above the signal line at 0.18 with a positive histogram of 0.39, confirming the weekly bullish configuration remains in force.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at $1.53 (5.91% of price) reflects above-average weekly ranges for a consumer staples stock. Bollinger Bands ($20.46 to $26.31) are wide, with price trading near the upper band.
Volume
Above average. Weekly volume of 82,902,100 is 120.4% of the 20-week average (68,843,405), showing increased participation during the recovery.

Assessment

The weekly chart continues to show a potential trend transition. Price has climbed above the 20-week and 50-week SMAs while the weekly MACD histogram stays firmly positive, supporting the medium-term recovery. The main obstacle is the SMA200 at $28.45 together with the $28.09 resistance zone, which combines the 20-week high, 60-week high, and 52-week high; a sustained break above that zone would be a meaningful longer-term signal. Below, the 20-week low at $20.66, which also matches the 52-week low, is the key downside reference.

Key indicators

KHC Key Technical Indicators

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

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)57.3459.67
MACD (12, 26, 9)0.64 / 0.65 / -0.020.57 / 0.18 / 0.39
ATR (14)0.78 (2.94%)1.53 (5.91%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)24.32 - 27.2920.46 - 26.31
SMA (20)25.8023.38
SMA (50)24.4323.74
SMA (200)23.3828.45

Price structure

KHC Price Structure and Returns

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

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price26.4225.85
1-Period Return+2.21%+0.70%
5-Period Return+0.76%+9.07%
20-Period Return+6.45%+16.56%
60-Period Return+16.60%+3.20%
252-Period Return+2.67%-10.72%
52-Week Low20.6620.66
52-Week High28.0928.09
52-Week Position77.52%69.85%

Key levels

KHC Support and Resistance Levels

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

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High28.0928.09
20-Period Low24.5020.66
60-Period High28.0928.09
60-Period Low21.9620.66

Scenarios

KHC Technical Scenarios

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

Bullish

Trigger

Price breaks and holds above the 20-day high at $28.09, which also aligns with the 60-day high and the 52-week high, on above-average volume.

Invalidation

Price falls back below the 20-day low of $24.50.

What to watch

A daily close above $28.09; daily RSI pushing back above 60; the weekly MACD histogram staying positive.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price oscillates between support near $24.50 (20-day low) and resistance at $28.09 (20-day and 60-day high).

Invalidation

A decisive break of either boundary with increasing volume.

What to watch

RSI staying between 40 and 60 on the daily; volume remaining near average; SMA20 and SMA50 maintaining the bullish alignment.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below the 20-day low at $24.50 and then the 60-day low at $21.96.

Invalidation

Price reclaims the SMA20 ($25.80) and holds above the SMA50 ($24.43).

What to watch

Daily closes below SMA20 ($25.80); weekly MACD histogram turning negative; rising downside volume toward the 52-week low at $20.66.

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 5, 2026.