Green day on Friday for Artesian Resources Corporation

The Artesian Resources Corporation stock price gained 2.00% on the last trading day (Friday, 28th Jan 2022), rising from $47.48 to $48.43. , and has now gained 8 days in a row. It is not often that stocks manage to gain so many days in a row, and falls for a day or two should be expected. During the day the stock fluctuated 3.57% from a day low at $47.09 to a day high of $48.77. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 8.44% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -7 thousand shares and in total, 30 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.45 million. 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.

On Oct 25, 2021 "Janney Montgomery Scott" gave "" rating for ARTNA. The price target was changed from $39.35 to 0.5%.

The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled.Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 10.24% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $49.02 and $54.79 at the end of this 3-month period.

The Artesian Resources Corporation 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 $46.21 and $45.05. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, and so far it has risen 10.95%. 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.

Artesian Resources Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $47.62 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 controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered 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 $1.68 between high and low, or 3.57%. For the last week the stock has had a daily average volatility of 3.55%.

The Artesian Resources Corporation stock is extremely overbought on RSI14 (85). This increases the short-term risk substantially.Since the Artesian Resources Corporation has been rising for 8 days in a row, the risk over the next couple of days has increased. We don't expect a major reaction as the stock is in very good shape technically, and therefore hold a positive evaluation despite the very short term risk.

Artesian Resources Corporation holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months.