NVT technical analysis

NVT Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 7, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 5, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

NVT Data Verification

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

Symbol
NVT
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 series162.04August 5, 2026-Verified
Verification series162.04August 5, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

NVT Technical Analysis Summary

NVT (nVent Electric) shows a sharp rebound off the July swing low, with price at 162.04 back above SMA20 (154.79) and well above SMA200 (129.31) on the daily chart. RSI14 at 54.84 is neutral-bullish, and the daily MACD histogram has turned positive (line -1.37 above signal -2.84, histogram +1.48) as momentum rebuilds after the pullback that bottomed near 130.97 on July 29. The short-term average alignment remains transitional because SMA20 sits just below SMA50 (161.61), and the latest push has run on below-average volume. The weekly chart stays firmly bullish, with price at 153.83 above SMA20 (151.29), SMA50 (123.00) and SMA200 (74.36). Key resistance sits at the 20-day high of 167.74 and the 52-week high near 184.40, while support is at the recent swing low of 130.97 and the 20-week low of 111.01. A sustained close above 167.74 would extend the recovery toward 184.40, while losing 130.97 would reopen the deeper July correction.

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
Transitional to bullish. Price at 162.04 is above SMA20 (154.79, +4.68%) and well above SMA200 (129.31, +25.31%), and only marginally above SMA50 (161.61, +0.27%). The SMA20 still sits just below SMA50 after the sharp July pullback, so the short-term averages have not yet realigned, while the longer-term SMA200 remains strongly supportive and upward-sloping.
Momentum
Improving. RSI14 at 54.84 is above the 50 midline, reflecting recovering bullish momentum with room before overbought conditions. The MACD line (-1.37) remains below zero but has turned up and is above the signal line (-2.84), with a positive and expanding histogram of 1.48, indicating momentum is rebuilding after the swing low.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 9.41 equals 5.81% of price, reflecting a wide trading range after the recent swing low. Bollinger Bands (140.19 to 169.39) are wide, and price is trading in the upper portion of the bands, consistent with the sharp rebound off the July lows.
Volume
Below average. Latest volume of 1,903,200 is 84.8% of the 20-period average (2,243,645), indicating reduced participation on the latest push. Turnover was elevated during the late-July earnings week, but the most recent sessions have traded on lighter volume.

Assessment

The daily chart shows a powerful rebound off the July 29 swing low at 130.97, following a period of high volatility. Price has recaptured SMA20 and sits well above SMA200, while the MACD has turned up with a positive histogram. The main near-term caution is that SMA20 remains below SMA50 and volume has faded on the latest advance, so the durability of the move depends on reclaiming the 20-day high of 167.74 and holding above 130.97.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Bullish. Price at 153.83 is above SMA20 (151.29), SMA50 (123.00) and far above SMA200 (74.36). All major moving averages are in bullish alignment, with SMA200 sloping strongly upward, confirming a mature long-term uptrend.
Momentum
Neutral with a cooling bias. RSI14 at 56.82 is in bullish territory and below the 70 overbought threshold. The MACD line (11.04) sits below the signal line (13.70) with a negative histogram of -2.66, indicating that momentum cooled after the strong run even though price remains above all major averages.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 16.11 equals 10.47% of price, reflecting large weekly ranges consistent with the recent volatile phase.
Volume
Above average. Latest weekly volume of 17,915,600 is 168.8% of the 20-week average (10,614,645), reflecting heavy turnover around the late-July earnings release.

Assessment

The weekly chart remains firmly constructive. Price is above all major SMAs, with SMA200 at 74.36 sloping upward, confirming a long-term uptrend that has produced a 252-period return of roughly 396%. The July pullback was sharp, but price has already retraced back above the 20-week average. The negative weekly MACD histogram is the main caution, suggesting momentum needs to rebuild before the uptrend resumes at full force. Holding above the 20-week low of 111.01 keeps the medium-term structure intact.

Key indicators

NVT Key Technical Indicators

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

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)54.8456.82
MACD (12, 26, 9)-1.37 / -2.84 / 1.4811.04 / 13.70 / -2.66
ATR (14)9.41 (5.81%)16.11 (10.47%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)140.19 - 169.39114.59 - 187.98
SMA (20)154.79151.29
SMA (50)161.61123.00
SMA (200)129.3174.36

Price structure

NVT Price Structure and Returns

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

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price162.04153.83
1-Period Return-0.12%+1.34%
5-Period Return+21.28%-5.45%
20-Period Return+4.84%+40.33%
60-Period Return-4.53%+128.26%
252-Period Return+80.27%+395.59%
52-Week Low85.1585.15
52-Week High184.40184.40
52-Week Position77.47%69.20%

Key levels

NVT Support and Resistance Levels

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

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High167.74184.40
20-Period Low130.97111.01
60-Period High184.40184.40
60-Period Low130.9766.59

Scenarios

NVT Technical Scenarios

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

Bullish

Trigger

Price breaks and holds above the 20-day high of 167.74 on expanding volume, then extends toward the 52-week high near 184.40.

Invalidation

Price falls back below the recent swing low of 130.97, which would negate the rebound structure.

What to watch

Daily RSI holding above 55; MACD histogram continuing to expand; volume increasing on the breakout; weekly MACD histogram turning positive; price holding above SMA50 (161.61).

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price oscillates between the recent swing low of 130.97 and the 20-day high of 167.74 while SMA20 and SMA50 converge, waiting for a directional trigger.

Invalidation

A decisive break above 167.74 with strong volume, or a breakdown below 130.97 with rising volume.

What to watch

RSI staying between 45 and 60; MACD histogram hovering near zero; volume staying near or below average; SMA20 crossing above or below SMA50.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below the swing low of 130.97 with rising volume, reopening the deeper July pullback and setting up a test of the 20-week low near 111.01.

Invalidation

Price reclaims and holds above SMA50 (161.61) and the 20-day high of 167.74.

What to watch

Daily RSI falling below 50; MACD histogram turning negative; increasing volume on down days; weekly MACD histogram staying below zero; price losing SMA20 (154.79).

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.