MA technical analysis

MA Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 5, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 3, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

MA Data Verification

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

Symbol
MA
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 series570.97August 3, 2026-Verified
Verification series570.97August 3, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

MA Technical Analysis Summary

MA displays a bullish-to-constructive technical picture. The stock trades above all key daily moving averages and above all weekly moving averages after a sharp rebound, with RSI at 67.75 (daily) and 66.12 (weekly) showing bullish momentum below the 70 overbought threshold. The daily MACD histogram is positive at 2.36, and the weekly MACD shows a bullish crossover in progress with a strongly positive histogram of 9.56. Volume has picked up to above-average levels on both timeframes. Key resistance rests at the 20-day and 60-day high of 583.71, followed by the 52-week high of 598.04. Support is at the 20-day low of 515.11, with the 60-day low of 463.74 as a deeper reference. A sustained breakout above 583.71 would signal the next leg higher; a breakdown below 515.11 would suggest renewed weakness.

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
Constructive. Price at 570.97 is above SMA20 (544.63), SMA50 (515.06), and SMA200 (526.36). The SMA20 sits above SMA200, which sits above SMA50, so the moving averages are not yet in a clean bullish stack, but price has recovered above all of them. The SMA20 is sloping upward, confirming improving short-term momentum.
Momentum
Bullish. RSI14 at 67.75 is in bullish territory and below the 70 overbought threshold, leaving room for further upside. MACD at 15.47 with signal at 13.11 and a positive histogram of 2.36 indicates accelerating bullish momentum.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 12.73 (2.23% of price) suggests average daily movement of about 2.2%. Bollinger Bands (511.16 to 578.10) show price near the upper band, reflecting strong recent upward momentum.
Volume
Above average. Latest volume of 3,507,500 is 115.0% of the 20-period average (3,050,975), indicating solid participation during the recent advance.

Assessment

Price has recovered above all key daily moving averages with a 60-period return of +16.27%, reflecting a strong multi-month advance. RSI at 67.75 provides room for further upside before reaching overbought levels. The MACD histogram is positive at 2.36, confirming bullish momentum. Volume has picked up to above-average levels, supporting the move. A sustained break above the 20-day and 60-day high at 583.71 would open the path toward the 52-week high at 598.04. Support is at the 20-day low of 515.11 and the SMA20 at 544.63.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Mixed-to-bullish. Price at 573.10 is above SMA20 (507.61), SMA50 (534.74), and well above SMA200 (465.23). The SMA200 is sloping upward, confirming the long-term uptrend. The SMA20 still sits below SMA50 because the rally is recent, so the intermediate-term moving average stack has not yet confirmed a fully bullish alignment.
Momentum
Bullish. RSI14 at 66.12 is in bullish territory and below the 70 overbought threshold. MACD at 4.47 with signal at -5.09 and a strongly positive histogram of 9.56 indicates a bullish crossover is in progress and accelerating.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 26.33 (4.59% of price) reflects normal weekly ranges for a large-cap payment network stock. Price is currently above the upper Bollinger Band at 554.89, reflecting strong momentum.
Volume
Slightly above average. Weekly volume of 18,895,500 is 108.7% of the 20-week average (17,391,885), indicating adequate participation.

Assessment

The weekly chart shows a sharp rebound with price trading above all key weekly moving averages. The 5-period return of +15.04% and a strongly positive MACD histogram of 9.56 confirm accelerating upside momentum. RSI at 66.12 is in bullish territory. The SMA20 at 507.61 remains below SMA50 at 534.74, reflecting that the rally is recent, so sustained weekly closes above SMA50 would confirm the intermediate-term uptrend. The 52-week position at 81.4% shows the stock trading in the upper portion of its yearly range.

Key indicators

MA Key Technical Indicators

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

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)67.7566.12
MACD (12, 26, 9)15.47 / 13.11 / 2.364.47 / -5.09 / 9.56
ATR (14)12.73 (2.23%)26.33 (4.59%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)511.16 - 578.10460.33 - 554.89
SMA (20)544.63507.61
SMA (50)515.06534.74
SMA (200)526.36465.23

Price structure

MA Price Structure and Returns

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

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price570.97573.10
1-Period Return-0.37%+6.20%
5-Period Return+3.49%+15.04%
20-Period Return+7.28%+15.47%
60-Period Return+16.27%-2.15%
252-Period Return+1.42%+63.89%
52-Week Low463.74463.74
52-Week High598.04598.04
52-Week Position79.84%81.43%

Key levels

MA Support and Resistance Levels

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

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High583.71582.62
20-Period Low515.11463.74
60-Period High583.71598.04
60-Period Low463.74463.74

Scenarios

MA Technical Scenarios

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

Bullish

Trigger

Price breaks above the 20-day and 60-day high at 583.71 with above-average volume, toward the 52-week high at 598.04.

Invalidation

Price falls below the 60-day low of 463.74.

What to watch

Sustained close above 583.71 followed by volume confirmation; daily RSI holding above 60; weekly MACD histogram remaining positive.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price oscillates between 515.11 support and 583.71 resistance.

Invalidation

A decisive break of either boundary with increasing volume.

What to watch

RSI staying between 55 and 70; volume consolidating near average; daily MACD histogram holding positive.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below the 20-day low at 515.11 and then the 60-day low at 463.74.

Invalidation

Price reclaims the SMA20 (544.63) and holds above it.

What to watch

Sustained closes below SMA20 (544.63); increasing downside volume; MACD histogram turning negative on daily; weekly RSI breaking below 60.

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.