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Seventeen classic candlestick patterns detected across every S&P 500 stock at the Oct 8, 2026 close. 209 hits: 137 bullish, 34 bearish, 38 neutral. Filter by pattern, bias or sector.

Data as of the Thursday, October 8, 2026 close. Refreshed each trading day after the close. Constituents from Wikipedia; daily prices from Yahoo Finance; indicators computed by this site. Delayed and for education only; verify before acting.

209 hits across 15 patterns

bullish Bullish engulfing 84

A green body that covers the prior red body entirely.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
NKENike, Inc.Consumer Discretionary 34.74 +1.11% 37.9 -27.8% 0.93 -
BKNGBooking HoldingsConsumer Discretionary 159.97 +2.63% 35.8 -11.9% 0.89 -
GEGE AerospaceIndustrials 305.62 +0.66% 35.3 -5.7% 1.41 -
IBMIBMInformation Technology 226.61 +2.77% 47.7 -10.8% 1.51 -
UBERUberIndustrials 70.24 +2.62% 48.0 -5.8% 0.79 -
PGProcter & GambleConsumer Staples 150.59 +1.87% 60.8 +2.0% 1.46 -
WFCWells FargoFinancials 82.03 +2.21% 43.7 -3.0% 1.19 -
AZOAutoZoneConsumer Discretionary 2,910.54 +2.26% 52.1 -11.4% 0.45 -
MCKMcKesson CorporationHealth Care 930.25 +2.19% 62.3 +9.5% 0.83 -
RTXRTX CorporationIndustrials 184.32 +2.25% 32.7 -5.5% 1.09 -
GMGeneral MotorsConsumer Discretionary 82.25 +1.56% 49.4 +1.9% 0.64 -
LOWLowe'sConsumer Discretionary 188.85 +4.03% 45.4 -18.0% 1.24 -
TTTrane TechnologiesIndustrials 469.94 +0.57% 62.0 +4.6% 0.86 -
TGTTarget CorporationConsumer Staples 154.76 +2.54% 47.4 +19.1% 1.13 -
FFord Motor CompanyConsumer Discretionary 12.25 +1.07% 37.0 -9.1% 1.27 -
SHWSherwin-WilliamsMaterials 321.03 +1.91% 44.8 -3.6% 0.84 -
SOSouthern CompanyUtilities 86.15 +0.83% 51.8 -6.5% 0.91 -
MARMarriott InternationalConsumer Discretionary 361.08 +1.28% 59.3 +3.0% 0.66 -
HLTHilton WorldwideConsumer Discretionary 323.29 +0.86% 57.8 +2.1% 0.71 -
CMGChipotle Mexican GrillConsumer Discretionary 32.68 +6.21% 47.0 -6.0% 4.63 -
MMM3MIndustrials 163.58 +0.90% 42.6 +1.8% 0.76 -
HBANHuntington BancsharesFinancials 15.37 +1.32% 38.1 -8.9% 0.74 -
USBU.S. BancorpFinancials 57.03 +1.53% 34.1 -1.2% 1.05 -
PLDPrologisReal Estate 129.29 +1.56% 36.9 -6.3% 1.15 -
AXONAxon EnterpriseIndustrials 417.31 +2.79% 36.2 -15.5% 1.39 -
UPSUnited Parcel ServiceIndustrials 94.13 +1.99% 40.6 -10.2% 1.35 -
DHID. R. HortonConsumer Discretionary 135.82 +1.91% 44.1 -8.3% 0.89 -
KMBKimberly-ClarkConsumer Staples 97.74 +1.31% 43.8 -4.7% 1.36 -
CAHCardinal HealthHealth Care 238.96 +2.93% 61.8 +9.3% 0.82 -
WDAYWorkday, Inc.Information Technology 187.81 +1.93% 49.4 +19.9% 1.00 -
PCARPaccarIndustrials 109.66 +2.62% 31.9 -9.1% 0.98 -
ICEIntercontinental ExchangeFinancials 155.35 +1.81% 52.7 +0.3% 0.77 -
CORCencoraHealth Care 321.35 +1.29% 56.5 +1.1% 0.71 -
CARRCarrier GlobalIndustrials 55.83 +1.51% 45.7 -9.5% 0.69 -
TFCTruist FinancialFinancials 46.18 +1.32% 34.4 -7.1% 1.10 -
SYYSyscoConsumer Staples 78.20 +1.84% 45.4 -2.1% 0.96 -
FASTFastenalIndustrials 50.49 +1.32% 53.9 +8.8% 0.97 -
TPRTapestry, Inc.Consumer Discretionary 115.82 +2.12% 44.0 -16.4% 0.95 -
BDXBecton DickinsonHealth Care 182.75 +1.44% 53.8 +12.1% 0.81 -
FITBFifth Third BancorpFinancials 50.70 +1.16% 37.3 -2.0% 1.54 -
ECLEcolabMaterials 281.69 +1.29% 56.6 +2.7% 0.81 -
AMPAmeriprise FinancialFinancials 499.08 +1.74% 39.2 +1.2% 0.83 -
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line HoldingsConsumer Discretionary 15.49 +2.92% 52.9 -19.8% 1.05 -
DLTRDollar TreeConsumer Staples 118.62 +1.99% 52.2 +1.4% 0.83 -
ZTSZoetisHealth Care 73.08 +2.14% 53.3 -24.9% 1.38 -
KEYKeyCorpFinancials 20.10 +1.36% 36.6 -6.9% 1.22 -
ROPRoper TechnologiesInformation Technology 364.23 +1.58% 44.4 -0.9% 0.98 -
FISVFiservFinancials 45.94 +1.39% 41.3 -18.4% 1.40 -
VMCVulcan Materials CompanyMaterials 246.26 +0.87% 43.9 -13.0% 1.13 -
CPRTCopartIndustrials 27.48 +3.23% 39.2 -17.4% 1.10 -
DECKDeckers BrandsConsumer Discretionary 82.56 +2.71% 52.2 -18.1% 0.88 -
CBRECBRE GroupReal Estate 131.08 +2.76% 41.1 -9.3% 1.05 -
CFGCitizens Financial GroupFinancials 64.09 +1.62% 37.2 -1.8% 1.39 -
CHRWC.H. RobinsonIndustrials 141.34 +4.56% 42.2 -17.7% 1.25 -
JBHTJ.B. HuntIndustrials 228.42 +2.60% 39.4 -6.4% 0.85 Bullish marubozu
GDDYGoDaddyInformation Technology 103.19 +6.15% 57.6 +11.1% 0.69 -
RFRegions Financial CorporationFinancials 27.07 +1.39% 33.1 -5.6% 1.34 -
ARESAres ManagementFinancials 116.26 +0.44% 33.1 -9.8% 1.21 -
ULTAUlta BeautyConsumer Discretionary 564.21 +3.43% 60.9 +1.7% 1.00 -
NVRNVR, Inc.Consumer Discretionary 6,002.55 +1.20% 41.2 -9.9% 0.90 -
OMCOmnicom GroupCommunication Services 76.45 +2.11% 45.9 -2.2% 0.67 -
RLRalph Lauren CorporationConsumer Discretionary 367.39 +1.73% 58.9 +0.6% 0.75 -
DPZDomino'sConsumer Discretionary 308.65 +1.83% 49.8 -12.1% 1.21 -
RJFRaymond James FinancialFinancials 158.60 +0.86% 38.4 -1.4% 0.94 -
HSTHost Hotels & ResortsReal Estate 22.54 +1.35% 52.4 +5.1% 0.72 -
CSGPCoStar GroupReal Estate 29.81 +8.01% 55.9 -24.2% 1.53 Bullish marubozu
LIILennox InternationalIndustrials 361.54 +0.87% 41.2 -25.3% 0.99 -
PRUPrudential FinancialFinancials 113.53 +1.04% 39.1 +4.5% 0.99 -
VLTOVeraltoIndustrials 96.48 +0.78% 52.7 +3.8% 1.48 -
MASMascoIndustrials 69.50 +0.91% 49.7 -1.0% 1.12 -
EGEverest GroupFinancials 373.10 +2.98% 52.8 +6.9% 1.00 -
LDOSLeidosIndustrials 119.22 +4.99% 41.3 -18.3% 1.29 Bullish marubozu
PFGPrincipal Financial GroupFinancials 109.77 +0.96% 38.7 +7.6% 0.79 -
HIIHuntington Ingalls IndustriesIndustrials 265.02 +1.67% 40.5 -22.7% 0.80 -
PKGPackaging Corporation of AmericaMaterials 229.94 +1.18% 43.0 +1.3% 0.81 -
AMCRAmcorMaterials 41.88 +1.50% 41.1 -2.2% 1.52 -
ALGNAlign TechnologyHealth Care 141.03 +0.83% 35.8 -17.0% 1.44 -
DDDuPontIndustrials 132.48 +1.07% 52.5 -3.9% 0.82 Bullish marubozu
GPCGenuine Parts CompanyConsumer Discretionary 128.17 +2.20% 47.4 +6.9% 1.17 -
JJacobs SolutionsIndustrials 138.59 +1.64% 46.0 +4.0% 0.92 -
AIZAssurantFinancials 272.86 +2.30% 49.9 +8.7% 0.62 -
AOSA. O. SmithIndustrials 56.56 +2.20% 42.5 -11.8% 1.08 Bullish marubozu
GLGlobe LifeFinancials 166.08 +1.63% 40.2 +5.2% 0.76 -
BF-BBrown–FormanConsumer Staples 26.54 +2.31% 51.2 -1.3% 1.60 -

neutral Doji 38

Open and close almost equal. Indecision; meaningful mainly after a strong move.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
PLTRPalantir TechnologiesInformation Technology 198.78 +2.40% 70.0 +30.6% 1.91 -
AMATApplied MaterialsInformation Technology 509.57 -2.13% 55.5 +17.7% 1.09 -
LRCXLam ResearchInformation Technology 320.59 -2.71% 52.1 +15.1% 0.95 -
JNJJohnson & JohnsonHealth Care 256.48 -0.76% 38.1 +5.7% 0.92 -
NOWServiceNowInformation Technology 139.75 +1.36% 56.4 +21.1% 1.06 -
ILMNIllumina, Inc.Health Care 264.57 -1.19% 57.7 +59.8% 0.71 -
DHRDanaher CorporationHealth Care 217.46 -0.47% 52.7 +7.9% 1.18 -
ABTAbbott LaboratoriesHealth Care 98.49 -0.24% 37.8 -4.8% 1.51 -
CVSCVS HealthHealth Care 87.80 -0.17% 43.0 -0.1% 0.89 -
SBUXStarbucksConsumer Discretionary 93.21 -0.40% 34.4 -5.8% 4.08 -
HONHoneywell TechnologiesIndustrials 206.60 -0.73% 38.9 -10.4% 0.72 -
PHParker HannifinIndustrials 946.96 -0.61% 42.9 +0.0% 0.99 -
VRTXVertex PharmaceuticalsHealth Care 503.25 -0.47% 39.3 +6.0% 1.50 -
WMWaste ManagementIndustrials 210.10 +0.56% 47.2 -6.5% 0.99 -
AMTAmerican TowerReal Estate 166.73 +0.33% 44.1 -5.6% 1.62 -
CASYCasey'sConsumer Staples 642.28 +1.43% 47.2 -12.5% 0.68 -
FSLRFirst SolarInformation Technology 178.85 -0.71% 40.5 -19.6% 0.87 -
KMIKinder MorganEnergy 32.25 +1.35% 59.5 +2.2% 1.32 -
RVTYRevvityHealth Care 152.16 -0.94% 63.7 +41.7% 0.62 -
RSGRepublic ServicesIndustrials 216.84 +0.31% 53.0 +0.8% 0.92 -
ETREntergyUtilities 102.49 -0.30% 49.4 -3.7% 1.06 -
XYZBlock, Inc.Financials 75.23 -1.10% 44.1 +6.9% 2.15 -
EMEEmcorIndustrials 778.24 -0.82% 52.2 +0.3% 0.99 -
DRIDarden RestaurantsConsumer Discretionary 200.52 -0.48% 43.4 -1.8% 0.84 -
EIXEdison InternationalUtilities 54.30 -0.20% 39.3 -20.2% 1.54 Bearish harami
XYLXylem Inc.Industrials 101.99 +0.17% 38.0 -15.2% 0.84 Bullish harami
CCICrown CastleReal Estate 68.89 -0.17% 41.1 -16.6% 1.27 -
GEHCGE HealthCareHealth Care 64.22 -0.70% 39.6 -9.4% 1.30 -
NINiSourceUtilities 40.53 -0.02% 51.0 -9.6% 0.70 -
STLDSteel DynamicsMaterials 234.17 +0.03% 48.9 +7.3% 0.88 -
CPAYCorpayFinancials 402.08 -0.09% 52.1 +15.3% 1.35 -
INCYIncyteHealth Care 112.75 -0.61% 31.3 +5.2% 1.12 -
IEXIDEX CorporationIndustrials 231.75 -0.50% 54.4 +9.3% 1.30 -
IVZInvescoFinancials 30.09 -1.34% 40.8 +7.8% 0.84 Bearish harami
PNWPinnacle West CapitalUtilities 97.98 +0.45% 60.1 -1.3% 0.85 -
FTVFortiveIndustrials 56.42 -0.18% 48.2 -3.3% 0.99 -
NDSNNordson CorporationIndustrials 326.87 -0.25% 55.4 +13.1% 1.09 -
BXPBXP, Inc.Real Estate 59.32 -0.17% 30.4 -5.3% 1.31 -

bullish Bullish marubozu 14

Large body with almost no wicks, closing near the high. One-sided buying all session.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
COFCapital OneFinancials 199.40 +1.78% 45.4 -2.6% 1.38 -
MCOMoody's CorporationFinancials 458.69 +2.01% 45.3 -2.5% 0.62 -
ITWIllinois Tool WorksIndustrials 264.71 +1.36% 44.8 -1.6% 0.81 -
PAYXPaychexIndustrials 104.46 +2.87% 41.5 +0.9% 0.93 -
KKRKKR & Co.Financials 89.56 -0.12% 29.8 -12.3% 1.55 -
STZConstellation BrandsConsumer Staples 123.63 +4.43% 59.1 -13.4% 2.01 Three white soldiers
JBHTJ.B. HuntIndustrials 228.42 +2.60% 39.4 -6.4% 0.85 Bullish engulfing
SYFSynchrony FinancialFinancials 73.72 +2.49% 49.2 -1.0% 1.34 -
PHMPulteGroupConsumer Discretionary 113.53 +1.07% 38.4 -8.8% 1.29 -
CSGPCoStar GroupReal Estate 29.81 +8.01% 55.9 -24.2% 1.53 Bullish engulfing
LDOSLeidosIndustrials 119.22 +4.99% 41.3 -18.3% 1.29 Bullish engulfing
DDDuPontIndustrials 132.48 +1.07% 52.5 -3.9% 0.82 Bullish engulfing
CINFCincinnati FinancialFinancials 165.25 +2.25% 48.3 -1.3% 0.79 -
AOSA. O. SmithIndustrials 56.56 +2.20% 42.5 -11.8% 1.08 Bullish engulfing

bullish Hammer 13

Small body at the top, long lower wick, after a decline. Sellers pushed price down and lost it.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
METAMeta PlatformsCommunication Services 720.89 -0.06% 57.5 +14.4% 0.72 -
QCOMQualcommInformation Technology 176.01 -0.63% 44.9 +3.9% 0.68 -
TMOThermo Fisher ScientificHealth Care 651.98 -1.52% 52.1 +19.7% 1.10 -
NXPINXP SemiconductorsInformation Technology 231.07 -1.76% 46.4 -6.0% 1.20 -
SWKSSkyworks SolutionsInformation Technology 80.75 -3.21% 47.6 +22.1% 0.80 -
DXCMDexcomHealth Care 84.41 +0.13% 43.1 +15.0% 0.91 -
WATWaters CorporationHealth Care 429.13 -1.57% 53.2 +17.7% 1.35 -
CRLCharles River LaboratoriesHealth Care 298.00 -0.77% 56.7 +40.5% 1.10 -
DDominion EnergyUtilities 61.75 +0.36% 41.1 -4.1% 1.42 -
GPNGlobal PaymentsFinancials 82.77 +2.08% 44.8 +8.2% 0.92 -
ZBHZimmer BiometHealth Care 88.88 +0.44% 40.1 -2.7% 1.15 -
VTRSViatrisHealth Care 17.44 -0.29% 53.7 +13.0% 1.53 -
AVYAvery DennisonMaterials 167.62 +0.39% 41.6 -2.8% 0.73 -

bullish Bullish harami 11

A small body inside the prior large red body. Selling pressure paused.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
NEENextEra EnergyUtilities 77.37 +0.40% 40.4 -11.4% 0.89 -
DDOGDatadogInformation Technology 273.80 +0.91% 64.8 +46.0% 0.99 -
SYKStryker CorporationHealth Care 276.97 +0.57% 42.3 -15.7% 1.04 -
SLBSchlumbergerEnergy 48.98 +2.13% 39.1 -3.4% 1.19 -
BKRBaker HughesEnergy 56.30 +1.61% 42.4 -5.5% 0.70 -
HALHalliburtonEnergy 32.57 +2.58% 43.8 -8.3% 1.09 -
XYLXylem Inc.Industrials 101.99 +0.17% 38.0 -15.2% 0.84 Doji
BGBunge GlobalConsumer Staples 107.82 +2.19% 40.7 -7.4% 0.85 -
ESSEssex Property TrustReal Estate 268.58 +0.20% 39.7 -0.0% 0.82 -
UDRUDR, Inc.Real Estate 33.57 +0.75% 36.4 -9.2% 1.13 -
CPTCamden Property TrustReal Estate 96.76 +1.00% 35.0 -9.3% 0.86 -

bullish Three white soldiers 11

Three consecutive green candles, each opening inside and closing above the last.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
NFLXNetflixCommunication Services 71.57 +2.68% 47.2 -14.4% 1.28 -
VVisa Inc.Financials 375.10 +0.81% 58.8 +11.0% 1.06 -
MPCMarathon PetroleumEnergy 463.34 +4.77% 79.6 +73.5% 0.91 -
INTUIntuitInformation Technology 303.88 +2.23% 51.6 -21.3% 1.53 -
DISWalt Disney Company (The)Communication Services 107.02 +2.17% 56.7 +3.2% 1.64 -
MRSHMarsh McLennanFinancials 176.67 +1.73% 52.3 -0.1% 1.37 -
HPQHP Inc.Information Technology 32.44 +0.62% 54.4 +36.4% 0.66 -
STZConstellation BrandsConsumer Staples 123.63 +4.43% 59.1 -13.4% 2.01 Bullish marubozu
PPLPPL CorporationUtilities 34.10 +0.44% 58.1 -5.5% 1.32 -
VRSKVerisk AnalyticsIndustrials 175.49 +4.04% 52.1 -7.2% 1.11 -
JKHYJack Henry & AssociatesFinancials 149.05 +2.31% 46.0 -5.0% 0.93 -

bearish Bearish harami 9

A small body inside the prior large green body. Buying pressure paused.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
DELLDell TechnologiesInformation Technology 574.55 -0.76% 59.4 +90.3% 0.65 -
HPEHewlett Packard EnterpriseInformation Technology 71.00 -1.51% 68.4 +87.7% 0.73 -
AMGNAmgenHealth Care 407.44 -1.37% 50.4 +11.3% 0.76 -
PEverpureInformation Technology 150.57 -1.37% 79.6 +87.7% 0.72 Shooting star
PFEPfizerHealth Care 27.82 -0.64% 49.2 +5.2% 1.36 -
PCGPG&E CorporationUtilities 12.67 -0.94% 39.5 -23.1% 1.25 -
NRGNRG EnergyUtilities 106.32 -2.11% 51.4 -24.0% 1.60 -
EIXEdison InternationalUtilities 54.30 -0.20% 39.3 -20.2% 1.54 Doji
IVZInvescoFinancials 30.09 -1.34% 40.8 +7.8% 0.84 Doji

bearish Hanging man 8

Hammer shape after an advance. Buyers had to rescue the session.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
LLYLilly (Eli)Health Care 1,169.60 -1.61% 51.6 +8.7% 1.38 -
ABBVAbbVieHealth Care 272.42 +0.39% 67.0 +17.2% 1.23 -
CNPCenterPoint EnergyUtilities 38.42 -0.29% 51.1 -7.2% 0.90 -
CMSCMS EnergyUtilities 65.34 +0.41% 48.2 -10.2% 0.78 -
RMDResMed|Health Care 226.73 +0.33% 55.8 +0.6% 0.55 -
PODDInsulet CorporationHealth Care 134.47 +0.08% 42.7 -29.3% 0.92 -
EVRGEvergyUtilities 80.52 +0.27% 53.5 -0.9% 0.82 -
SBACSBA CommunicationsReal Estate 170.01 -0.22% 46.1 -10.9% 1.14 -

bearish Shooting star 5

Small body at the bottom, long upper wick, after an advance. Buyers pushed price up and lost it.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
PEverpureInformation Technology 150.57 -1.37% 79.6 +87.7% 0.72 Bearish harami
TRGPTarga ResourcesEnergy 288.49 +1.60% 55.2 +15.2% 0.97 -
GWWW. W. GraingerIndustrials 1,268.67 +0.41% 46.9 +4.7% 0.68 -
NUENucorMaterials 246.14 -0.12% 47.6 +13.7% 0.66 -
APAAPA CorporationEnergy 45.47 +3.79% 60.2 +27.2% 1.18 -

bearish Three black crows 5

Three consecutive red candles, each opening inside and closing below the last.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
ONON SemiconductorInformation Technology 79.41 -3.76% 52.8 -2.0% 0.94 -
MPWRMonolithic Power SystemsInformation Technology 1,369.80 -3.94% 53.5 +5.9% 1.18 -
MCHPMicrochip TechnologyInformation Technology 75.52 -3.20% 46.8 -4.6% 1.22 -
AKAMAkamai TechnologiesInformation Technology 100.90 -3.55% 38.3 -9.9% 0.86 -
EWEdwards LifesciencesHealth Care 84.24 -1.80% 39.4 -1.1% 1.83 -

bearish Dark cloud cover 3

Opens above the prior green close and closes below the midpoint of that body.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
GOOGLAlphabet Inc. (Class A)Communication Services 348.29 -0.63% 53.5 +2.5% 0.88 -
GOOGAlphabet Inc. (Class C)Communication Services 344.86 -0.72% 53.3 +2.0% 0.80 -
TECHBio-TechneHealth Care 72.45 -0.11% 54.7 +16.2% 1.67 -

bullish Morning star 3

Large red candle, small-bodied pause, then a large green candle closing into the first body.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
CTSHCognizantInformation Technology 60.01 +5.15% 53.5 -0.7% 1.46 -
BBYBest BuyConsumer Discretionary 88.40 +4.50% 49.9 +20.7% 1.14 -
ITGartnerInformation Technology 195.41 +5.19% 58.5 +13.7% 0.93 -

bearish Evening star 3

Large green candle, small-bodied pause, then a large red candle closing into the first body.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
CSCOCiscoInformation Technology 114.89 -2.13% 58.9 +16.6% 0.67 -
GLWCorning Inc.Information Technology 152.83 -6.38% 47.1 +0.6% 1.15 -
IRMIron MountainReal Estate 112.97 -2.40% 45.7 +0.0% 1.14 -

bullish Inverted hammer 1

Small body at the bottom, long upper wick, after a decline. Needs a higher close to confirm.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
TWLOTwilioInformation Technology 275.77 +1.01% 54.2 +54.1% 0.41 -

bearish Bearish marubozu 1

Large body with almost no wicks, closing near the low. One-sided selling all session.

SymbolCompanySectorClose1DRSIvs 200dRel volOther patterns
AMZNAmazonConsumer Discretionary 254.06 -2.25% 50.8 +5.0% 1.07 -

How the patterns are detected

Every stock's last three daily bars are tested against the rules below, using open, high, low and close. Body means the distance between open and close; range means high to low; the recent average body is the mean over the prior ten sessions. The prior trend is judged from the close five sessions earlier, so the same shape can be labelled a hammer (after a decline) or a hanging man (after an advance).

PatternBiasRule used
DojiNeutralBody under 8% of the range
Hammer / hanging manBullish / bearishBody under 30% of range, lower wick at least twice the body, upper wick small; label depends on the prior five-session trend
Shooting star / inverted hammerBearish / bullishMirror of the above, with the long wick on top
MarubozuDirection of the bodyBody at least 90% of the range and larger than the recent average
EngulfingDirection of the second candleSecond body larger than average and fully covering the prior body of the opposite color
Piercing line / dark cloud coverBullish / bearishOpens beyond the prior close and closes past the midpoint of the prior body
HaramiOpposite to the first candleA small body contained inside a prior large body
Morning star / evening starBullish / bearishLarge candle, small-bodied pause, then a large candle closing into the first body
Three white soldiers / three black crowsBullish / bearishThree consecutive candles in the same direction, each opening inside and closing beyond the last

The guide to reading candlestick charts explains each pattern with the psychology behind it, and support and resistance covers the levels that give a pattern its weight. Test yourself with the technical analysis quiz, filter further in the screener, and check the whole market on the breadth dashboard.

Frequently asked questions

What does this candlestick scanner do?

It checks the last one to three daily candles of every S&P 500 stock against the rules for seventeen classic candlestick patterns, from a single doji to a three-candle morning star, and lists which stocks printed which pattern at the most recent close.

Are candlestick patterns reliable?

On their own, no. A hammer at a support level after a long decline means something; the same shape in the middle of a range means very little. The reliability figures that circulate online for individual patterns are unsourced and this site does not repeat them. Use the scanner to find candidates, then check the trend, the level and volume.

How does the scanner define each pattern?

With explicit arithmetic on open, high, low and close. A doji has a body under 8% of the range. A hammer has a lower wick at least twice the body and a small upper wick, after a decline. An engulfing candle has a body larger than the recent average that fully covers the prior body. The definitions are listed below each pattern.

Why is a pattern bullish on one stock and bearish on another?

Context. The same shape (small body, long lower wick) is a hammer after a decline and a hanging man after an advance. The scanner reads the prior five sessions to decide which label applies, which is why the two appear as separate patterns.

How current is the scan?

It runs on the previous close and refreshes each trading day. Patterns that formed today will appear tomorrow morning. The as-of date is shown at the top.