Medtronic Stock Forecast

Buy or Hold candidate since Jul 16, 2026 Gain 2.19%

The Medtronic plc stock price fell by -0.373% on the last day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026) from $85.71 to $85.39. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.51% from a day low at $83.87 to a day high of $85.97. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.63% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 3 million shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 10 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $819.97 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 11.21% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $88.63 and $97.67 at the end of this 3-month period.

MDT Signals & Forecast

The Medtronic plc stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $84.99 and $82.02. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has fallen -2.46%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Medtronic plc stock

Medtronic plc finds support from accumulated volume at $81.93 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $2.11 (2.51%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.62%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $82.16 (-3.78%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 2 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (MDT) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect Medtronic plc to open at $85.08, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $84.25 and $86.53, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.28 (+/-2.71%) up or down from last closing price. If Medtronic plc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.71% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $85.71 (0.37%) than the support at $81.93 (4.05%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Is Medtronic plc stock A Buy?

Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Medtronic plc stock to perform well in the short-term.

Current score: 2.856 Buy Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $85.08 ( 0.369%).

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