MKSI technical analysis

MKSI Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 7, 2026

Market

NasdaqGS (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 5, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

MKSI Data Verification

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

Symbol
MKSI
Market
NasdaqGS
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 series313.10August 5, 2026-Verified
Verification series313.10August 5, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

MKSI Technical Analysis Summary

MKSI shows a corrective phase within a longer-term uptrend as of the August 5 cutoff. The stock rallied to a 52-week high near 447.62 and then pulled back sharply, falling to a low near 256.16 before bouncing to 313.10. Price trades below the SMA20 and SMA50 on the daily chart but remains above the SMA200. On the weekly chart, price is below the SMA20 but above the SMA50 and SMA200, keeping the primary trend intact. Momentum is neutral at best, with RSI near 46 on the daily and 51 on the weekly, while the MACD histogram is negative on both timeframes after the prior advance. Volatility is elevated, with ATR near 8% of price daily and 14% weekly, and volume has been above average during the sharp moves. Key support rests at the 256.16 area (20 and 60 day low) and the 200-day SMA near 247. Resistance sits near the SMA20 at 327, the SMA50 near 346.58, and the recent swing high at 380.50, with the 52-week high of 447.62 above.

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
Neutral to slightly bearish. Price at 313.10 is below SMA20 (327.03) and SMA50 (346.58) but above SMA200 (247.12). Price has been falling from the 52-week high of 447.62 and is in a corrective phase within a longer-term uptrend.
Momentum
Neutral. RSI14 at 45.77 is slightly below the neutral 50 mark, reflecting a mild bearish tilt without reaching oversold. MACD line at -14.28 is below the signal line at -13.23 with a negative histogram of -1.05, indicating negative short-term momentum that has not yet confirmed a bottom.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 25.63 (8.18% of price) reflects wide daily ranges. Bollinger Bands (270.36 to 383.69) are wide, with price below the middle band, consistent with a sharp move lower followed by a bounce.
Volume
Above average. Latest daily volume of 2,362,700 is 162% of the 20-period average (1,462,230), confirming strong participation during the recent volatility.

Assessment

The daily chart shows a sharp pullback from the 447.62 high that has stabilized above the 200-day SMA. The bounce from the 256.16 low has been strong with above-average volume, but price still trades below the 20 and 50 day SMAs. The negative MACD histogram suggests the correction is not yet complete, while the RSI near 46 leaves room in either direction. A sustained close above the SMA20 near 327 would improve the short-term structure, while a break below 256.16 would resume the correction.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Neutral within a long-term uptrend. Price at 297.45 is below SMA20 (309.47) but above SMA50 (224.43) and well above SMA200 (129.88). The SMA200 remains in a strong uptrend.
Momentum
Neutral to mildly bearish. RSI14 at 51.16 is neutral. MACD line at 34.06 has crossed below the signal line at 40.82 with a negative histogram of -6.77, indicating fading weekly momentum after the prior rally.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 42.19 (14.18% of price) reflects very wide weekly ranges, indicating high volatility during the recent drawdown. Bollinger Bands (209.54 to 409.40) are wide.
Volume
Above average. Weekly volume of 10,054,600 is 164% of the 20-week average (6,125,300), reflecting heavy participation during the selloff and rebound.

Assessment

The weekly chart shows a powerful long-term uptrend that has recently suffered a sharp correction. Price remains above the SMA50 and SMA200, so the primary trend is intact, but the break below the SMA20 and the negative MACD histogram indicate the correction may continue or need time to resolve. The elevated ATR and above-average volume point to an unsettled equilibrium. Watch whether price holds above the 50-week SMA near 224 to preserve the long-term uptrend.

Key indicators

MKSI Key Technical Indicators

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

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)45.7751.16
MACD (12, 26, 9)-14.28 / -13.23 / -1.0534.06 / 40.82 / -6.77
ATR (14)25.63 (8.18%)42.19 (14.18%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)270.36 - 383.69209.54 - 409.40
SMA (20)327.03309.47
SMA (50)346.58224.43
SMA (200)247.12129.88

Price structure

MKSI Price Structure and Returns

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

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price313.10297.45
1-Period Return-2.39%-9.64%
5-Period Return+21.54%-23.46%
20-Period Return-10.39%+39.46%
60-Period Return+0.04%+237.37%
252-Period Return+234.87%+106.07%
52-Week Low88.0288.02
52-Week High447.62447.62
52-Week Position62.59%58.24%

Key levels

MKSI Support and Resistance Levels

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

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High380.50447.62
20-Period Low256.16208.31
60-Period High447.62447.62
60-Period Low256.1688.02

Scenarios

MKSI Technical Scenarios

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

Bullish

Trigger

Price breaks and holds above the SMA20 near 327, then pushes through the SMA50 near 346.58.

Invalidation

Price falls below the 256.16 area (20 and 60 day low).

What to watch

Sustained closes above 327 on above-average volume; RSI moving above 55 on the daily; MACD histogram turning positive and rising.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price continues to oscillate between 256.16 support and 327-346.58 resistance.

Invalidation

A decisive break of either boundary with increasing volume.

What to watch

RSI staying between 40 and 55; volume normalizing after the spike; Bollinger Bands beginning to contract.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below 256.16 and then the 200-day SMA near 247.

Invalidation

Price reclaims the SMA20 (327) and holds above it.

What to watch

Sustained closes below 256.16; increasing downside volume; MACD histogram becoming more negative; RSI falling below 40.

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 7, 2026.