S&P Oil&Gas Exploration & Prod(XOP)

S&P Oil&Gas Exploration & Prod (XOP) Chart Patterns, Support & Resistance & Technical Analysis

Auto-detected technical analysis for XOP · data as of Aug 14, 2026. The chart above is live; the read below updates daily.

$180.49last close · Aug 14, 202652-week range $122.11$190.36 · 5.18% below the high

XOP Falling Wedge Pattern

XOP is currently forming a falling wedge on the daily timeframe. Detected Aug 14, 2026.

A falling wedge usually breaks higher, but XOP is breaking lower out of it instead — a notably bearish turn. A breakout projects a measured-move target near $146.29 (−9.9%). Across 8,372 backtested falling wedges, the setup followed through 55.2% of the time, averaging +0.33R; XOP's own falling wedges have hit 55.6%.

DirectionBearishTarget$146.29Projected move−9.9%Breakout level$162.47

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XOP's Most Recent Falling Wedge Trade

XOP's most recent completed falling wedge (which broke against type) resolved as a loss: it broke down on Jun 15, 2026 near $157.52, then was stopped out at $173.83 on Jul 21, 2026 — a -1.05R move (10.4%) over 24 sessions. Across 93 backtested falling wedges, this setup wins 47.3% of the time.

OutcomeLossResult-1.05REntry$157.52Exit$173.83

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How Falling Wedges Have Performed

Win rate
55.2%
Avg return
+0.33R
Backtested trades
8,372
XOP win rate
55.6%

Historical pattern statistics (2006-08-14 – 2026-08-14), not a prediction.

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XOP Pattern Trade History

Every completed pattern trade our nightly backtest found on XOP's daily chart, newest first — wins and losses alike.

PatternEntryExitOutcomeResult
Falling WedgeJun 15, 2026 @ $157.52Jul 21, 2026 @ $173.83Loss-1.05R
TriangleMay 26, 2026 @ $169.41Aug 14, 2026 @ $180.49Loss-1.05R
Falling WedgeJan 13, 2026 @ $129.20Feb 25, 2026 @ $148.39Win+3.18R
Rising WedgeDec 15, 2025 @ $131.71Jan 30, 2026 @ $140.24Loss-1.10R
TriangleDec 3, 2025 @ $134.81Dec 16, 2025 @ $124.96Loss-1.25R
Rising WedgeOct 9, 2025 @ $131.94Dec 3, 2025 @ $136.48Loss-1.29R
Rising WedgeJun 27, 2025 @ $126.30Sep 26, 2025 @ $137.24Loss-1.09R
TriangleJun 9, 2025 @ $124.05Feb 25, 2026 @ $148.39Win+4.60R
TriangleMay 30, 2025 @ $119.84Jun 11, 2025 @ $128.50Loss-1.02R
TriangleFeb 25, 2025 @ $134.28Mar 5, 2025 @ $118.92Win+2.13R
TriangleNov 12, 2024 @ $142.41Dec 18, 2024 @ $127.09Loss-1.14R
Falling WedgeOct 3, 2024 @ $135.71Dec 18, 2024 @ $127.09Loss-1.05R

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XOP Support and Resistance Levels

Price is being turned away at a ceiling near $182.17 and starting to slide. On the weekly chart, the next floor below sits near $155.46 — about 14% away.

  • Traders commonly watch $155.46 as a target (its 38.2% retracement) — think of it as a sensible next stop, not a guarantee.
  • That floor is the first place the slide might steady — worth watching how price behaves as it gets there.
  • There's nothing to act on yet — the spot to watch is right at the $182.17 ceiling, where price is testing it now, not out here in the slide. Chasing once price pulls away tends to be worse odds.

Nearest auto-detected support sits near $153.83, resistance near $182.17. These are chart/swing-derived levels, not formula pivots.

Resistance
$182.17$214.91$263.99
Support
$153.83$150.37$150.07$139.47

XOP Recent Daily Prices

DateOpenHighLowClose
Aug 14, 2026$179.87$182.38$179.16$180.49
Aug 13, 2026$176.62$179.32$175.19$179.17
Aug 12, 2026$177.85$179.22$176.90$178.58
Aug 11, 2026$175.36$178.91$175.02$178.37
Aug 10, 2026$169.60$176.27$169.06$175.93
Aug 7, 2026$165.85$168.77$164.36$166.40
Aug 6, 2026$168.42$168.96$165.37$167.05
Aug 5, 2026$172.31$172.78$165.06$165.19
Aug 4, 2026$171.38$173.22$168.72$171.95
Aug 3, 2026$172.66$176.91$171.96$174.28

XOP Frequently Asked Questions

What chart pattern is XOP forming right now?
As of Aug 14, 2026, TradingPal's detector identifies a falling wedge on S&P Oil&Gas Exploration & Prod (XOP) on the daily chart, with a measured-move target of $146.29.
Is a falling wedge bullish or bearish?
The falling wedge detected on XOP is a bearish pattern, projecting a measured-move target of $146.29. See its full backtested track record above — that's the real edge, not the textbook label.
How reliable is a falling wedge pattern, and what is its win rate?
Across TradingPal's backtest of the falling wedge family (8,372 trades over 631 symbols), it resolved in the expected direction 55.2% of the time with an average of +0.33R. These are historical statistics, not a prediction.
What are the support and resistance levels for XOP?
Based on auto-detected, swing-derived levels (as of Aug 14, 2026), XOP's nearest support is around $153.83 and nearest resistance around $182.17.
What is the price target if XOP's pattern breaks out?
The detected falling wedge has a geometry-based measured-move target of $146.29 (pattern height projected from the breakout). This is a technical target, not a recommendation.
What was XOP's closing price on Aug 14, 2026?
S&P Oil&Gas Exploration & Prod (XOP) last closed at $180.49 on Aug 14, 2026. For the live quote, see the chart above or a real-time quote provider.

Technical analysis for informational purposes only — not investment advice. Auto-detected patterns and levels update daily; the chart above is live.