American Electric Power Company, Inc. Stock Forecast
Green day on Wednesday for American Electric Power Company, Inc. stock after gaining 1.49%
(Updated on Jul 03, 2024)
The American Electric Power Company, Inc. stock price gained 1.49% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 3rd Jul 2024), rising from $87.28 to $88.58. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.13% from a day low at $87.63 to a day high of $88.62. The price has fallen in 5 of the last 10 days but is still up by 0.97% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -231 shares and in total, 702 shares were bought and sold for approximately $62.18 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.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak 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 5.65% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $89.04 and $100.69 at the end of this 3-month period.
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0HEC.L Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the stock today. The American Electric Power Company, Inc. 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 $89.05. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $87.26. 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 Tuesday, May 21, 2024, and so far it has fallen -4.67%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. 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 not be. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for American Electric Power Company, Inc. stock
American Electric Power Company, Inc. finds support from accumulated volume at $87.99 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 $0.99 between high and low, or 1.13%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.33%
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (0HEC.L) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 4th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 4th we expect American Electric Power Company, Inc. to open at $88.28, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $87.40 and $89.76, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.18 (+/-1.34%) up or down from last closing price. If American Electric Power Company, Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.67% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $88.91 (0.37%) than the support at $87.99 (0.67%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is American Electric Power Company, Inc. stock A Buy?
American Electric Power Company, Inc. 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: -2.943 Sell Candidate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for American Electric Power Company, Inc. of Thursday, July 4, 2024
Fair opening price July 4, 2024 | Current price |
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$88.28 ( 0.342%) | $88.58 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for 0HEC.L
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |
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R3 | 89.27 | 0.775% |
R2 | 88.89 | 0.348% |
R1 | 88.65 | 0.0845% |
Price | 88.58 | |
S1 | 87.90 | -0.769% |
S2 | 87.66 | -1.03% |
S3 | 87.29 | -1.46% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |
---|---|---|
R3 | 89.86 | 1.45% |
R2 | 89.04 | 0.519% |
R1 | 88.91 | 0.373% |
Price | 88.58 | |
S1 | 87.99 | -0.666% |
S2 | 86.92 | -1.87% |
S3 | 84.68 | -4.40% |
0HEC Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | May 09, 2024 | May 09, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | $0.88 | 0.99% |
2 | Feb 08, 2024 | Feb 08, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 | $0.88 | 1.05% |
3 | Nov 09, 2023 | Nov 09, 2023 | Nov 09, 2023 | $0.88 | 1.13% |
4 | Aug 09, 2023 | Aug 09, 2023 | Aug 09, 2023 | $0.83 | 1.03% |
5 | May 09, 2023 | May 09, 2023 | May 09, 2023 | $0.83 | 0.91% |
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