LPLA technical analysis

LPLA Technical Analysis

Analysis date

July 18, 2026

Market

NasdaqGS (USD)

Daily cutoff

July 17, 2026

Reliability

Passed

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Data verification

LPLA Data Verification

Cross-validating the latest completed daily bar across independent sources.

Symbol
LPLA
Market
NasdaqGS
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
July 17, 2026

No adjustment factor (adjusted close equals raw close, factor 1.0). No stock splits or dividend adjustments affecting the analysis period.

SourceLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Yahoo Finance Chart API (primary)324.90July 17, 2026-Verified
Financial Modeling Prep (independent)324.90July 17, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

LPLA Technical Analysis Summary

LPLA (LPL Financial Holdings) presents a mixed technical picture as of mid-July 2026. On the daily chart, price at 324.90 is above SMA20 (301.16, +7.88%) and SMA50 (294.67, +10.26%), indicating positive short-to-medium-term momentum. However, price remains marginally below SMA200 (329.01, -1.25%), confirming the longer-term trend is still unresolved. RSI14 at 49.57 sits right at the neutral 50 level, reflecting a market in equilibrium without clear directional conviction. The daily MACD shows a positive configuration with the MACD line at 11.82 above the signal line at 9.21 and a rising histogram at 2.61 — a moderately bullish signal. The weekly timeframe tells a similar mixed story: price is above SMA20 (300.96) and SMA200 (281.57) but below SMA50 (331.06). Weekly RSI at 52.25 has climbed above the 50 midline, and the weekly MACD histogram turned positive at 5.45, suggesting intermediate-term momentum is improving. Key resistance lies at the 20-day high of 334.41 and the 60-day high of 339.99. Support rests at 260.78 (20-day low) and 260.15 (52-week low). The stock has bounced approximately 22% from its 52-week low of 260.15 but remains 19.5% below the 52-week high of 403.58.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

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

Daily (July 17, 2026)

Trend
Mixed. Price at 324.90 is above SMA20 (301.16, +7.88%) and SMA50 (294.67, +10.26%), reflecting a recovery from the 260.15 low. However, price remains below SMA200 (329.01, -1.25%), which continues to slope slightly downward. The SMA20 and SMA50 are both sloping upward, indicating improving near-term structure, but the SMA200 alignment is not yet supportive of a confirmed uptrend.
Momentum
Neutral with a slight bullish bias. RSI14 at 49.57 sits just below the 50 midline — essentially neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The MACD configuration is constructive: the MACD line at 11.82 is above the signal line at 9.21, and the histogram at 2.61 is positive and rising, suggesting building upside momentum. However, the neutral RSI reading tempers conviction in the bullish MACD signal.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 9.09 (2.80% of price) suggests average daily movement of about 2.8%. Bollinger Bands (263.70 to 338.61) show price near the middle of the range, with the upper band at 338.61 representing the nearest overhead resistance. Band width is moderate, indicating normal volatility conditions.
Volume
Below average. Latest volume of 628,743 is 60.96% of the 20-period average (1,031,327), indicating reduced participation. The recent rally from the 260.15 low has occurred on generally below-average volume, which reduces conviction in the sustainability of the move.

Assessment

The daily chart shows a stock that has recovered meaningfully from its 52-week low of 260.15 (+22% bounce) but has not yet confirmed a trend reversal. The price is above both SMA20 and SMA50, which is a positive structural development, but the SMA200 remains overhead and sloping lower. The MACD crossover is the most constructive technical signal, while the neutral RSI leaves room for directional movement in either direction. Volume has been lackluster during the recovery — this is the primary caution. A sustained move above SMA200 (329.01) and the 60-day high (339.99) would be needed to shift the outlook to clearly bullish.

Weekly (July 13, 2026 week)

Trend
Mixed with improvement. Price at 324.90 is above SMA20 (300.96, +7.95%) and SMA200 (281.57, +15.40%), the latter confirming the multi-year uptrend remains intact. However, price is below SMA50 (331.06, -1.86%), indicating intermediate-term weakness. The SMA20 is rising but SMA50 continues to slope downward — a potential recovery cross if this trend continues.
Momentum
Neutral with improving bias. RSI14 at 52.25 has climbed above the 50 midline, a modest improvement from the oversold readings earlier in the year. The weekly MACD line at -5.97 remains below the signal line at -11.42, but the histogram at 5.45 is positive, indicating that bearish momentum is fading. This is a cautiously constructive development on the weekly timeframe.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 24.54 (7.55% of price) reflects typical weekly ranges for a mid-cap financial stock. Bollinger Bands (268.18 to 333.75) show price approaching the upper band (333.75), consistent with the recent upswing.
Volume
Variable. Weekly volume patterns have been inconsistent, with some heavy-volume down weeks during the selloff from the 52-week high and lighter-volume weeks during the recent recovery, which is a pattern that can suggest the selling has exhausted but buyers are not yet aggressive.

Assessment

The weekly chart presents a cautiously improving picture. Price has reclaimed SMA20 after trading below it for several weeks, and the weekly RSI has moved back above 50 for the first time since the selloff began. The positive MACD histogram, while the MACD line remains below the signal line, signals that downward momentum is decelerating. The stock remains in a 5-year uptrend (SMA200 sloping upward), but the intermediate trend (SMA50 sloping down) needs to resolve. A weekly close above SMA50 (331.06) would be a meaningful step toward trend normalization.

Key indicators

LPLA Key Technical Indicators

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

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)49.5752.25
MACD (12, 26, 9)11.82 / 9.21 / 2.61-5.97 / -11.42 / 5.45
ATR (14)9.09 (2.80%)24.54 (7.55%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)263.70 - 338.61268.18 - 333.75
SMA (20)301.16300.96
SMA (50)294.67331.06
SMA (200)329.01281.57

Price structure

LPLA Price Structure and Returns

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

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price324.90324.90
1-Period Return-1.77%-1.77%
5-Period Return+2.48%+10.53%
20-Period Return+6.70%+3.62%
60-Period Return-0.28%-16.08%
252-Period Return-11.79%+108.75%
52-Week Low260.15268.75
52-Week High403.58385.14
52-Week Position44.34%48.24%

Key levels

LPLA Support and Resistance Levels

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

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High334.41339.99
20-Period Low260.78260.15
60-Period High339.99403.58
60-Period Low260.15260.15

Scenarios

LPLA Technical Scenarios

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

Bullish

Trigger

Price breaks and sustains above SMA200 (329.01) on the daily chart, followed by a move above the 60-day high at 339.99, confirming a trend reversal.

Invalidation

Price fails at SMA200 resistance and falls back below SMA20 (301.16), retesting the 260.15 low.

What to watch

Daily RSI holding above 50; MACD histogram continuing to expand; weekly MACD line crossing above the signal line; increasing volume on break attempts.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price oscillates between SMA20 support (301.16) and SMA200 resistance (329.01), with the 60-day high (339.99) caps any breakout attempts.

Invalidation

A decisive break above 339.99 or below 260.15 with increasing volume.

What to watch

RSI fluctuating between 40 and 60; MACD histogram fluctuating around neutral; volume remaining near or below average levels.

Bearish

Trigger

Price fails to hold above SMA20 (301.16) and breaks below the 20-day low at 260.78, resuming the downtrend toward the 52-week low at 260.15 and potentially lower.

Invalidation

Price reclaims and holds above SMA50 (294.67) and establishes a higher low above 301.16.

What to watch

Daily RSI falling below 45; MACD histogram turning negative; weekly MACD histogram contracting; volume increasing on down days.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis uses adjusted closing prices from Yahoo Finance (primary) and Financial Modeling Prep (independent cross-validation). The daily analysis covers approximately 2 years (501 completed bars) ending July 17, 2026. The weekly analysis covers approximately 5 years (262 completed bars) ending the week of July 13, 2026. Prices are adjusted for dividends and stock splits using the adjusted close/raw close ratio. Volume data is from the primary source and may not match other data providers. Technical indicators include SMA, RSI, MACD, ATR, and Bollinger Bands using standard parameters. Key levels are identified from recent swing highs and lows. Technical analysis studies historical price patterns and does not constitute investment advice. It should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions.

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.

Data sourced from Yahoo Finance (primary) and Finviz (independent cross-validation). Data cutoffs: daily July 17, 2026, weekly July 13, 2026 week. Generated July 18, 2026.