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AZNAstraZeneca PLC
$93.63
Financials
WATCHLIST
Analysis updated: Jan 13, 2026

Investment Thesis

AZN has elite growth earnings but broke out 2 month(s) ago at $87.48. Now +7% extended - wait for pullback. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

Elite earnings but entry missed - wait for setup

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+55%
Q4'24
$0.48
+34%
Q1'25
$0.94
+27%
Q2'25
$0.79
+76%
Q3'25
$0.81
Earnings Accelerating

Price Structure

Aligned Uptrend
Price
$93.63
50 DMA
$89.97
100 DMA
$85.52
150 DMA
$81.24
200 DMA
$78.38
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend

AZN Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
72 (Top 28%)>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on AZN, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
72/99
Top 28% (Need 80+)
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
63
BULLISH
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 5/9
Volume
10.8M
+106% vs avg
From Entry
+7.0%
$87.48

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+76%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
+205%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+12%
MODERATE
F-Score
6/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
18%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
69/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Stalled Breakout

Broke out 2 months ago at $87.48 — up modestly (+7%) from entry.

Breakout has stalled. Wait for new momentum or a fresh base pattern to develop.

Breakout Date2025-11-1064 days ago
Entry Was$87.48Breakout price
Gain Since+7%From entry
Reclaim$92.4521 EMA support

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >85
THEN: Upgrade to PRIORITY WATCHLIST
IF: Deep pullback to 50 DMA or 10/21 EMA
THEN: Consider adding (original entry was $87.48)
IF: New VCP base forms after consolidation
THEN: Re-evaluate for fresh breakout entry
IF: RS Rating drops below 60
THEN: Remove from watchlist - momentum failing
IF: Next earnings confirms >40% EPS growth
THEN: Maintain high priority status

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 52W High$96.51+3.1%
  • Pivot$96.51+3.1%
Current$93.63

Support

  • 20 DMA$92.27-1.4%
  • 50 DMA$89.97-3.9%
  • 200 DMA$78.38-16.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AZN stock a buy now?

AZN has elite growth earnings but broke out 2 month(s) ago at $87.48. Now +7% extended - wait for pullback. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

What is the buy point for AZN?

AZN broke out at $87.48 2 month(s) ago but has stalled (+7%). Wait for fresh momentum or new base pattern.

What is AZN's RS Rating?

AZN has an RS Rating of 72/99, meaning it's in the Top 28% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.