Here’s whether Medtronic plc (MDT) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bullish.
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Bullish
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive); 50-day MA is rising (+3.00% over 10 days); 3-month momentum positive (+19.9%). Concerns: RSI 77 — overbought, elevated pullback risk. Currently 14.2% off its 52-week high. Score: +4/7.
MDT is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($83.23) and 200-day ($89.77) moving averages. With an RSI of 76.6, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of -0.8% compares to +20.4% for SPY (trailed the market by 21.1%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $9,923 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 21.1%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($89.77)
✓Above 50-day MA ($83.23)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 76.6
✗Positive return (-0.8%)
!Within 10% of period high (−14.2%)
Period Range $91.27
$73.31$106.33
RSI (14) 76.6
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$91.27
Period Return-0.8%
Period High$106.33
Period Low$73.31
Drawdown−14.2%
MA-50$83.23
MA-200$89.77
RSI (14)76.6
Avg Volume (30d)7.2M
vs. SPYtrailed by 21.1%
Return Rank#702 of 1252
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($89.77)