On October 28, 2026: price 43.18 USD, trend downtrend, RSI 40.5, support 41.65, resistance 46.35. technical analysis of vz stock.
By matthew jonathan
October 29, 20264 min read
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VZ Stock Analysis
Verizon Communications fell 1.71% to $43.18 on the NYSE on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, extending its decline to 0.87% over five sessions and 5.86% over one month. The shares remain below their 20-day and 50-day moving averages, while mixed momentum signals and below-average trading volume suggest the latest weakness has not yet produced a clear reversal.
Trend & Price Action
Verizon’s share price is below its 20-day average of $44.49 and its 50-day average of $47.25, a structure consistent with a downtrend. The 20-day average itself fell 1.42% over five days, indicating that near-term weakness is embedded in the trend rather than limited to a single session. No new moving-average crossover has formed.
The price sits in the lower third of its recent 20-session range, closer to support at $41.65 than resistance at $46.35. Its three-month low was $40.81 and high $51.67. That positioning leaves room for a test of nearby support, but a rebound would still need to clear the moving averages and resistance area to alter the technical picture.
3-month price action chart of VZ: price, SMA20/50, Bollinger, support & resistance. Data: exchange.
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Oscillators & Momentum
Momentum indicators are less negative than the price trend, but they do not yet establish a durable turn. The RSI is 40.5, in neutral territory: it is weak, but not at a level that signals an oversold condition. The Stochastic readings are also neutral, with %K at 49.7 and %D at 47.9, showing neither strong buying pressure nor a pronounced downside extreme.
The MACD offers a modest counterpoint. Its reading of -0.927 remains below zero, but it is above its -0.980 signal line, producing a positive histogram of 0.053. That combination points to improving short-term momentum within a still-negative broader trend; it is a tentative sign, not confirmation that the downtrend has ended.
Momentum chart of VZ: RSI(14), MACD, Stochastic. Data: exchange.
Volatility & Volume
Verizon trades at 24% of the way through its Bollinger band range, with the lower band at $42.00, the middle band at $44.49 and the upper band at $46.97. The low %B reading places the shares nearer the lower band, consistent with recent selling pressure. The 11.2% band width is classified as normal, so the bands do not indicate an unusually compressed setup or a sharp volatility expansion.
The 14-day average true range is $1.60, equivalent to 3.7% of the share price, pointing to high day-to-day volatility. The latest session’s volume was 25,377,700 shares, about 0.8 times the 20-session average of 30,252,120. Lower-than-usual participation means the decline came without a volume surge, but OBV—the running measure of buying and selling volume—also fell, providing no accumulation signal to offset the weak trend.
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Key Levels & Scenarios
The first nearby test is the Bollinger lower band at $42.00, followed by 20-session support at $41.65. A break below support would put the three-month low of $40.81 back in view. Conversely, holding the support area and reclaiming $44.49 would be an initial sign of repair, though resistance at $46.35 and the upper band at $46.97 remain hurdles.
The technical balance still tilts downward because the price is below both moving averages and OBV is falling. The MACD’s positive histogram is the main counter-signal, but neutral RSI and Stochastic readings do not yet confirm a broader reversal.
Technical Verdict: HOLD
HOLD (wait & see) is the technical verdict: the downtrend and declining OBV argue for caution, while the MACD histogram’s positive reading and proximity to support make a decisive bearish signal less clear.
Ideal Entry Range: $42.00–$41.65, the lower Bollinger band to 20-session support.
Exit Target: $46.35, the 20-session resistance level.
Stop Loss: Below $41.65, using a break of 20-session support as the invalidation condition.
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The verdict is invalidated if the price falls below $41.65. In plain English, the chart does not yet show enough evidence to call a reversal, so the next test of support matters.
Technical analysis describes market signals and is not an investment recommendation.
Summary Data VZ
Last price
43.18 USD
Change 1 day / 5 days / 1 month
-1.71% / -0.87% / -5.86%
Trend / MA-cross
downtrend / none
SMA20 / SMA50
44.49 / 47.25
RSI (14) / Stochastic %K
40.5 / 49.7
Bollinger %B / ATR
24% / 1.60
Support / Resistance 20 days
41.65 / 46.35
Data as of
29 October 2026 03:00 WIB
Disclaimer: This technical analysis is generated automatically from exchange data (via Yahoo Finance) and indicators calculated by JournalArta, for information and education only. The verdict and the entry, target and stop-loss levels are not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investment decisions and their risks rest solely with the reader.
