Is MKS Instruments, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

As of 3 October 2025, the technical trend for MKS Instruments, Inc. has changed from mildly bullish to bullish. The weekly and monthly MACD are both bullish, and Bollinger Bands also indicate a bullish stance for both time frames. Daily moving averages support a bullish outlook as well. However, the KST shows a bearish signal on the monthly, and the Dow Theory reflects a mildly bullish stance on both weekly and monthly charts. The OBV is mildly bearish on the weekly but shows no trend on the monthly.
In terms of performance, MKS Instruments has outperformed the S&P 500 across multiple periods, with a 1-week return of 13.18% compared to 1.09% for the S&P 500, and a 1-month return of 37.53% versus 4.15%. Overall, the current technical stance is bullish, driven by strong MACD and Bollinger Bands indicators, despite some mixed signals from KST and OBV.