MDT Research Preview
1. Bottom line
- MDT (MDT) is trading at 84.22, with a current daily move of +1.21%.
- The StockKit strategy score is 68/100, creating a neutral research posture with bullish alignment (ma5 > ma10 > ma20 > ma60).
- The most important near-term watch zone is support at 79.48 and resistance at 89.56; price is +5.63% from support and +6.34% from resistance.
2. Key data snapshot
| Item | Reading | Interpretation |
|---|---:|---|
| Current price | 84.22 | Daily move +1.21% |
| Strategy score | 68/100 | Buy, trend: bull |
| MA structure | Bullish alignment (MA5 > MA10 > MA20 > MA60) | The short-term moving average is above the medium-term moving average, which points to a firmer near-term structure. |
| RSI14 | 67.50 | Constructive but not extreme |
| MACD | 0.27 histogram | Bullish MACD configuration |
| Support / resistance | 79.48 / 89.56 | Watch these levels for confirmation or failure |
| 30-session range | 78.14 / 89.45 | Price sits at +53.76% of the range |
| Volume check | -8.40% vs 20D avg | Confirmation quality depends on volume follow-through |
| ATR14 / price | +2.46% | Proxy for short-term volatility risk |
3. Technical indicator panel
- Trend: The short-term moving average is above the medium-term moving average, which points to a firmer near-term structure.
- Momentum: RSI14 is not giving an extreme signal, so confirmation from price structure matters more than momentum alone.
- MACD: histogram is 0.27, while MACD line / signal are 1.62 / 1.36.
- KDJ: K / D / J are 72.47 / 64.48 / 88.45; KDJ constructive crossover.
- Bollinger: Mid-band zone (47% of band); upper / middle / lower are 89.56 / 84.52 / 79.48.
- ATR / OBV / CCI: ATR14 is 2.20 (+2.46% of price), OBV slope is +16.10%, and CCI20 is 130.57.
- Levels: estimated support / resistance are 79.48 / 89.56; recent 30-session range is 78.14 / 89.45.
4. Valuation matrix
| Axis | Reading | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.6 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Medium |
| PB | 2.16 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Medium |
| Price / sales | 2.98 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Medium |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.97 | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | Low |
| PEG proxy | 2.66 | StockKit scenario model | Medium |
| StockKit fair value range | Bear $54.59 / Base $70.28 / Bull $89.6 | StockKit DCF scenario model | Medium |
| Base fair-value gap | -16.5% | StockKit DCF scenario model | Medium |
| 5Y growth forecast | Bear +2.51% / Base +8.51% / Bull +14.51% | StockKit scenario model | Medium |
| Revenue | $36.36B | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | High |
| Net income | $4.80B | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | High |
| Market cap | $108.48B | SEC shares outstanding + live quote | Medium |
| Balance sheet context | Assets $93.31B / Equity $50.23B | SEC EDGAR companyfacts | High |
Notes:
- SEC CIK: 0001613103; company: Medtronic plc.
- Latest annual income-statement period used where available: 2026-04-24.
- PEG and fair-value range are StockKit scenario outputs computed from reported fundamentals; they are not analyst consensus targets.
5. News and catalyst timeline
1. BYU’s season opener brings back the rejuvenating joy of fresh starts - Deseret News
2. How to watch Wellington vs Montezuma-Cortez High School high school football - USA Today
3. Rockies rally, then watch it disappear in 7-6 loss to Cardinals - Purple Row
4. Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals game discussion: Andre Pallante vs. Ryan Feltner - Purple Row
6. Sentiment radar
Ticker news sentiment is Positive (0.234) across 50 scored headlines.
| Source | Status | Reading | Confidence |
|---|
| Alpha Vantage ticker news | Connected | 30 positive / 15 neutral / 5 negative scored headlines | High |
| NewsAPI headline coverage | 5 headlines | Deseret News x2, Purple Row x2, USA Today x1 | Medium |
| Social sentiment | Not connected | Reddit, X, StockTwits, and local forums are not configured | Low |
Notes:
- Alpha Vantage sentiment covers news/feed sentiment, not full social-channel coverage.
7. Scenario framework
| Scenario | Trigger condition | Confirmation signal | Invalidation signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base case | Price remains between 79.48 and 89.56 | Strategy score stays near 68/100 and RSI avoids extremes | Close below support or a rapid score deterioration |
| Upside case | Price clears 89.56 | Improving MACD histogram and volume above 20D average | Failed breakout back below resistance |
| Downside case | Price breaks 79.48 | RSI weakens and MACD remains negative | Quick recovery back above support |
8. Risk matrix
| Risk | Evidence | Trigger | Monitoring action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical failure | Support at 79.48 anchors the current setup | Close below support | Reassess trend and reduce confidence in base case |
| Momentum exhaustion | Constructive but not extreme; MACD state: Bullish MACD configuration | RSI extension or MACD rollover | Watch next 1-3 closes and histogram direction |
| Volatility expansion | ATR14 / price is +2.46% | Wide ranges without follow-through | Require confirmation before trusting a directional move |
| News/data gap | 5 current news items available | New headline or missing catalyst context | Refresh news before relying on stale views |
9. Seven-day watch checklist
- First watch: whether price respects 79.48 or starts accepting below it.
- Breakout watch: whether price can clear 89.56 with volume confirmation above the 20-session average.
- Momentum watch: whether RSI14 stays constructive without moving into an exhaustion zone.
- Risk watch: whether fresh news changes the catalyst picture.
Strategy cross-check
| Strategy | Score | Signal | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA交叉 | 90/100 | StrongBuy | MA5>MA20金叉,多头排列 |
| MACD背离 | 85/100 | StrongBuy | MACD金叉,MACD在零轴上方,动能增强 |
| RSI极值 | 45/100 | Hold | RSI14=68偏高 |
| 布林带 | 50/100 | Hold | 接近上轨,带宽扩张中 |
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