NVO technical analysis

NVO Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 5, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 4, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

NVO Data Verification

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

Symbol
NVO
Market
NYSE
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 4, 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 series44.28August 4, 2026-Verified
Verification series44.24August 4, 20260.09%Verified

Bottom line

NVO Technical Analysis Summary

NVO (Novo Nordisk) broke down sharply on August 4, 2026, closing at 44.28 after a 5.97% loss on volume about 4.06 times its 20-day average, the heaviest participation in the recent decline. The daily close is now below all three major moving averages, with SMA20 at 49.22, SMA50 at 46.87 and SMA200 at 45.87, and it has also closed below the lower Bollinger band at 45.78. Daily RSI14 at 34.81 is approaching oversold. The weekly series, which ends with the week of July 27, 2026 at 47.08, still shows price above SMA20 (43.78) with a positive MACD histogram, but it does not yet include the August 4 collapse. Support is at the 20-day low (43.68), the 60-day low (41.00) and the 52-week low (34.58). Resistance is at the SMA20 area (49.22) and the 20-day high (52.12). The recovery from the 2026 lows is under threat until the daily chart reclaims the SMA20 zone, and the scheduled August 5 earnings report adds a binary catalyst.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

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

Daily (August 4, 2026)

Trend
Bearish in the near term. Price at 44.28 is below SMA20 (49.22, -10.03%), SMA50 (46.87, -5.53%) and SMA200 (45.87, -3.47%), so the August 4 selloff pushed the stock below every major daily moving average. The daily average stack has not yet fully rolled into a bearish alignment, with SMA20 still above SMA50, but the gap is narrowing quickly and the breakdown puts the trend structure under pressure.
Momentum
Bearish and approaching oversold. Daily RSI14 at 34.81 is the weakest reading in recent months and close to the 30 oversold zone. The MACD line at 0.08 is below the signal line at 0.73 and the histogram at -0.66 has turned negative, confirming deteriorating momentum. Because most of the move happened on August 4, near-term readings could stabilize before any further decline.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 1.78 is about 4.03% of price, and the August 4 close at 44.28 is below the lower Bollinger band at 45.78, which typically reflects a sharp volatility expansion. The upper band sits at 52.65. A close back inside the bands would be a first sign of stabilization.
Volume
Well above average. Volume on August 4 was 45.69 million shares, roughly 4.06 times the 20-day average of 11.25 million, showing heavy participation in the decline. Sustained high volume on down days would point to continued distribution.

Assessment

The daily chart shows a sharp breakdown rather than a normal pullback. Price closing below all three daily moving averages on roughly 4x average volume is a clear distribution signal, and RSI at 34.81 is near oversold with price under the lower Bollinger band. The first support is the 20-day low at 43.68, followed by the 60-day low at 41.00 and the 52-week low at 34.58. A close back above the SMA20 at 49.22 would be required to restore the short-term uptrend. Oversold conditions can extend, so the August 4 low should be watched closely before drawing conclusions.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Mixed but fragile. The weekly series ends with the week of July 27, 2026, when price closed at 47.08, above SMA20 (43.78) but below SMA50 (47.55) and well below SMA200 (77.11). The August 4 daily breakdown has not yet entered the weekly series, so the weekly picture will look materially weaker once the current week completes.
Momentum
Neutral with a recent positive shift. Weekly RSI14 at 51.16 sits right at the 50 midline. The weekly MACD line at 0.44 is above the signal line at -0.57 and the histogram at 1.01 is positive, reflecting the recovery from the 2026 lows before the August 4 selloff.
Volatility
Elevated for the recent recovery range. Weekly ATR14 at 3.80 is about 8.08% of price, wide enough that single weekly bars can move the setup quickly. Price at 47.08 sits between the Bollinger bands of 34.37 and 53.19, closer to the middle band at 43.78.
Volume
Slightly below average. Weekly volume of 62.43 million was about 0.91 times the 20-week average of 68.46 million, so the week of July 27 itself saw no unusual participation; the volume spike came later on August 4.

Assessment

The weekly chart still carries the recovery that lifted price from the 52-week low area (34.58) through July, with a positive weekly MACD histogram and price above SMA20. But SMA50 and SMA200 remain above price, and the August 4 crash threatens to unwind that recovery. A weekly close below SMA20 (43.78) would shift the weekly view to bearish and open the path toward the 60-week low (34.58). The next completed weekly bar will determine whether the recovery holds.

Key indicators

NVO Key Technical Indicators

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

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)34.8151.16
MACD (12, 26, 9)0.08 / 0.73 / -0.660.44 / -0.57 / 1.01
ATR (14)1.78 (4.03%)3.80 (8.08%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)45.78 - 52.6534.37 - 53.19
SMA (20)49.2243.78
SMA (50)46.8747.55
SMA (200)45.8777.11

Price structure

NVO Price Structure and Returns

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

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price44.2847.08
1-Period Return-5.97%-3.47%
5-Period Return-13.11%-2.06%
20-Period Return-10.80%+28.57%
60-Period Return-3.32%-33.86%
252-Period Return-3.67%+8.74%
52-Week Low34.5834.58
52-Week High61.8961.89
52-Week Position35.51%45.77%

Key levels

NVO Support and Resistance Levels

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

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High52.1252.12
20-Period Low43.6834.62
60-Period High52.1277.68
60-Period Low41.0034.58

Scenarios

NVO Technical Scenarios

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

Bullish

Trigger

Price reclaims the SMA20 zone (49.22) on the daily chart and holds above it, with a close back inside the Bollinger bands and volume normalizing toward the 20-day average.

Invalidation

Price breaks below the 20-day low (43.68) and fails to recover, extending the August 4 distribution.

What to watch

Daily RSI climbing back above 40 and then 50; the MACD histogram turning less negative; the August 4 low holding on retests; weekly price staying above SMA20 (43.78).

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price stabilizes between the 60-day low (41.00) and the SMA20 resistance area (49.22) as sellers and buyers balance after the August 4 spike.

Invalidation

A decisive close below 41.00 or above 52.12 (20-day high) with rising volume.

What to watch

RSI recovering toward 45 to 50; volume easing back toward the 20-day average; price holding above the August 4 low; weekly close behavior around SMA20 (43.78); reaction to the scheduled August 5 earnings report.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below the 60-day low (41.00), making a push toward the 52-week low (34.58) likely and confirming that the medium-term recovery has failed.

Invalidation

Price reclaims SMA50 (46.87) and closes back above the August 4 opening range.

What to watch

Daily RSI falling below 30; the histogram continuing to widen negative; distribution volume persisting on down days; weekly MACD flipping back to a negative histogram; guidance and pipeline news flow after the August 5 report.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 4, 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 4, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 5, 2026.