HBT Financial, Inc. Stock Forecast
HBT Financial, Inc. stock upgraded to Strong Buy Candidate.
(Updated on May 17, 2024)
The HBT Financial, Inc. stock price gained 0.255% on the last trading day (Friday, 17th May 2024), rising from $19.57 to $19.62. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.39% from a day low at $19.48 to a day high of $19.75. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.19% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -6 thousand shares and in total, 16 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $308.80 thousand. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect HBT Financial, Inc. stock with a 90% probability to be traded between $18.26 and $19.71 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and stocks seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. Stocks turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.
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HBT Signals & Forecast
The HBT Financial, Inc. stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $19.47 and $18.92. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, and so far it has risen 8.16%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Volume fell during the last trading day while the price increased. This causes a divergence and may be considered as an early warning, but it may also not.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for HBT Financial, Inc. stock
HBT Financial, Inc. finds support from accumulated volume at $19.20 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $0.270 between high and low, or 1.39%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.86%
Our recommended stop-loss: $18.67 (-4.83%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 22 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (HBT) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 20th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 20th we expect HBT Financial, Inc. to open at $19.62, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $19.19 and $20.05, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.428 (+/-2.18%) up or down from last closing price. If HBT Financial, Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.36% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $19.20, some $0.420 (2.14%) from the current price of $19.62, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is HBT Financial, Inc. stock A Buy?
HBT Financial, Inc. holds several positive signals and is considered to be a good choice at current levels. We expect the HBT Financial, Inc. stock to perform great in the short-term period. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score: 5.592 Strong Buy Candidate Upgraded
Predicted Opening Price for HBT Financial, Inc. of Monday, May 20, 2024
| Fair opening price May 20, 2024 | Current price |
|---|---|
| $19.62 ( 0.0170%) | $19.62 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for HBT
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 19.89 | 1.36 % | |
| R2 | 19.78 | 0.83 % | ||
| R1 | 19.72 | 0.509 % | ||
| Current price: | 19.62 | |||
| Support | S1 | 19.51 | -0.543 % | |
| S2 | 19.45 | -0.87 % | ||
| S3 | 19.35 | -1.39 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 0 | . | |
| R2 | 0 | . | ||
| R1 | 0 | . | ||
| Current price | 19.62 | |||
| Support | S1 | 19.20 | -2.14% | |
| S2 | 18.89 | -3.72% | ||
| S3 | 18.82 | -4.08% |
HBT Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 23, 2024 | May 06, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | $0.190 | 0.97% |
| 2 | Jan 23, 2024 | Feb 05, 2024 | Feb 13, 2024 | $0.190 | 1.01% |
| 3 | Oct 24, 2023 | Nov 06, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | $0.170 | 0.86% |
| 4 | Jul 25, 2023 | Aug 07, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | $0.170 | 0.89% |
| 5 | Apr 25, 2023 | May 08, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | $0.170 | 0.99% |
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