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 (+3.27% over 10 days); 3-month momentum positive (+18.8%). Concerns: RSI 75 — overbought, elevated pullback risk. Currently 12.2% off its 52-week high. Score: +4/7.
MDT is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($84.35) and 200-day ($89.80) moving averages. With an RSI of 74.6, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of +2.5% compares to +20.5% for SPY (trailed the market by 18.0%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $10,247 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 18.0%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($89.80)
✓Above 50-day MA ($84.35)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 74.6
✓Positive return (+2.5%)
!Within 10% of period high (−12.2%)
Period Range $93.35
$73.31$106.33
RSI (14) 74.6
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$93.35
Period Return+2.5%
Period High$106.33
Period Low$73.31
Drawdown−12.2%
MA-50$84.35
MA-200$89.80
RSI (14)74.6
Avg Volume (30d)7.1M
vs. SPYtrailed by 18.0%
Return Rank#560 of 999
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($89.80)