VST technical analysis

VST Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 6, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 5, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

VST Data Verification

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

Symbol
VST
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 series140.58August 5, 2026-Verified
Verification series140.58August 5, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

VST Technical Analysis Summary

VST has pulled back sharply from its 52-week high of 218.91 and now trades at 140.58. The daily chart has turned bearish in the short term, with price below the SMA20 (155.31), SMA50 (155.88), and SMA200 (162.49). Daily RSI at 38.96 is approaching oversold, and the daily MACD histogram is negative at -1.86. The weekly chart shows a correction within a longer-term uptrend: price at 148.19 is below the weekly SMA20 (154.62) and SMA50 (168.67) but well above the SMA200 (100.10), and the weekly MACD histogram is positive at 0.77, suggesting the decline is decelerating. Key support is the 20-day low at 140.17, with deeper support at the 52-week low of 132.47. Resistance sits at the SMA20 and SMA50 cluster around 155.31 to 155.88, followed by the 60-day high at 171.35. Volume is above average on the latest session, consistent with active selling during the pullback.

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
Bearish. Price at 140.58 is below the SMA20 (155.31), the SMA50 (155.88), and the SMA200 (162.49). All three averages stack above price in a bearish alignment after the sharp decline from the 52-week high of 218.91, and the 52-week position at 9.38% shows price trading near the bottom of its yearly range.
Momentum
Bearish. RSI14 at 38.96 is below the 50 midline and approaching oversold, though it has not reached the 30 threshold. MACD at -3.04 is below the signal at -1.18 with a negative histogram of -1.86, confirming that downward momentum is still in force.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 7.92 (5.64% of price) reflects wide daily ranges during the sell-off. Bollinger Bands (140.00 to 170.61) are wide, and price at 140.58 is pressing against the lower band, consistent with the sharp decline.
Volume
Above average. Latest volume of 6,075,000 is 130.9% of the 20-period average (4,642,060), showing elevated participation during the latest down session.

Assessment

The daily chart shows an active downtrend. Price has fallen from the 52-week high of 218.91 to 140.58 and now trades below all three major moving averages with RSI at 38.96 and a negative MACD histogram. Price is pressing on the lower Bollinger band and sits just above the 20-day low at 140.17. Volume is running above average, suggesting the sell-off is being met with active participation. A sustained break below 140.17 would open the way toward the 60-day and 52-week low at 132.47, while a reclaim of the SMA20 and SMA50 cluster near 155.31 to 155.88 would be needed to repair the short-term structure.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Mixed. Price at 148.19 is below the SMA20 (154.62) and the SMA50 (168.67) but above the SMA200 (100.10). After an enormous multi-year advance, the weekly chart is correcting, though price staying well above the SMA200 keeps the longer-term uptrend structure intact.
Momentum
Neutral. RSI14 at 44.97 is below the 50 midline but not oversold. MACD at -2.45 is above the signal at -3.21 with a positive histogram of 0.77, a sign that the pace of the weekly decline is decelerating even though the MACD line itself remains negative.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 16.85 (11.37% of price) reflects very large weekly swings, consistent with the sharp correction from the 52-week high. Bollinger Bands (140.78 to 168.45) are wide and price is trading in the lower portion of the band.
Volume
Slightly above average. Latest weekly volume of 24,251,700 is 112.5% of the 20-week average (21,554,930), showing modestly elevated participation during the correction week.

Assessment

The weekly chart shows a correction inside a powerful long-term uptrend. The stock still trades near 9.6 times its level of five years ago and remains well above the weekly SMA200 at 100.10, but price has broken below the weekly SMA20 (154.62) and SMA50 (168.67) after the pullback from the 52-week high of 218.91. Weekly RSI at 44.97 and a positive MACD histogram of 0.77 suggest the decline is decelerating rather than accelerating. The immediate support is the 20-week low at 132.47, which also matches the 52-week low. A reclaim of the weekly SMA20 near 154.62 would be the first sign of stabilization.

Key indicators

VST Key Technical Indicators

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

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)38.9644.97
MACD (12, 26, 9)-3.04 / -1.18 / -1.86-2.45 / -3.21 / 0.77
ATR (14)7.92 (5.64%)16.85 (11.37%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)140.00 - 170.61140.78 - 168.45
SMA (20)155.31154.62
SMA (50)155.88168.67
SMA (200)162.49100.10

Price structure

VST Price Structure and Returns

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

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price140.58148.19
1-Period Return-1.85%-9.30%
5-Period Return-1.56%-9.36%
20-Period Return-9.20%-6.51%
60-Period Return-4.70%-14.09%
252-Period Return-33.98%+856.75%
52-Week Low132.47132.47
52-Week High218.91218.91
52-Week Position9.38%18.18%

Key levels

VST Support and Resistance Levels

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

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High169.76172.76
20-Period Low140.17132.47
60-Period High171.35218.91
60-Period Low132.47132.47

Scenarios

VST Technical Scenarios

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

Bullish

Trigger

Price reclaims the SMA20 and SMA50 cluster near 155.31 to 155.88 on expanding volume and pushes back toward the 60-day high at 171.35.

Invalidation

Price closes below the 20-day low at 140.17 on a sustained basis.

What to watch

Daily RSI reclaiming 50; the daily MACD histogram turning positive; volume expanding on up days; weekly RSI holding above 50 and price reclaiming the weekly SMA20 near 154.62.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price stabilizes between support near the 20-day low zone at 140.17 to 140.58 and resistance at the SMA20 and SMA50 cluster near 155.31 to 155.88.

Invalidation

A decisive break of either boundary with increasing volume.

What to watch

Daily RSI staying between 30 and 55; volume returning toward the 20-period average; the daily MACD histogram flattening; the weekly SMA200 at 100.10 holding.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below the 20-day low at 140.17 and heads toward the 60-day and 52-week low at 132.47, with RSI falling below 35.

Invalidation

Price reclaims the SMA20 at 155.31 and holds above the 155 area on a closing basis.

What to watch

Daily RSI falling below 35; the daily MACD histogram deepening; the 20-day low at 140.17 giving way; weekly RSI dropping 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 6, 2026.