Woodward Stock Forecast
Woodward stock price up 0.0869% on Thursday
(Updated on Apr 25, 2024)
The Woodward stock price gained 0.0869% on the last trading day (Thursday, 25th Apr 2024), rising from $149.61 to $149.74. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.02% from a day low at $146.81 to a day high of $149.78. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 0.45% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 220 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 515 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $77.09 million.
The stock lies in the lower part of a strong rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $147.78 is broken, it will firstly indicate a slower rate of rising, but may also be an early warning for a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 11.86% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $165.30 and $181.34 at the end of this 3-month period.
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WWD Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the stock today. The Woodward stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $150.12. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $148.47. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Friday, April 05, 2024, and so far it has fallen -5.37%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Woodward stock
Woodward finds support from accumulated volume at $148.14 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $2.97 between high and low, or 2.02%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.72%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (WWD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 26th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 26th we expect Woodward to open at $148.78, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $146.47 and $153.01, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$3.27 (+/-2.19%) up or down from last closing price. If Woodward takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.37% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $148.14 (1.07%) than the resistance at $152.59 (1.90%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Earnings coming up
Woodward will release earnings AMC on Monday, April 29, 2024.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $1.28. We will update the financials statements for Woodward, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 2.98% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is Woodward stock A Buy?
Woodward holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock.
Current score: -2.068 Sell Candidate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for Woodward of Friday, April 26, 2024
Fair opening price April 26, 2024 | Current price |
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$148.78 ( 0.643%) | $149.74 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for WWD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 151.75 | 1.34 % | |
R2 | 150.61 | 0.582 % | ||
R1 | 149.91 | 0.114 % | ||
Current price: | 149.74 | |||
Support | S1 | 147.64 | -1.40 % | |
S2 | 146.94 | -1.87 % | ||
S3 | 145.81 | -2.63 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 158.10 | 5.58 % | |
R2 | 155.17 | 3.63 % | ||
R1 | 152.59 | 1.90 % | ||
Current price | 149.74 | |||
Support | S1 | 148.14 | -1.07% | |
S2 | 142.72 | -4.69% | ||
S3 | 141.48 | -5.52% |
WWD Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Jan 24, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 | Mar 05, 2024 | $0.250 | 0.174% |
2 | Sep 25, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | Dec 04, 2023 | $0.220 | 0.159% |
3 | Jul 27, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 | $0.220 | 0.173% |
4 | Aug 06, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 | $0.220 | 0.173% |
5 | Jan 25, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | Mar 07, 2023 | $0.220 | 0.223% |
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