- Strong operating margin of 61.6%
- High gross margin of 73.8%
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 5.78)
Green day on Friday for CareTrust REIT stock after gaining 2.13%
(Updated on Jul 24, 2026)
The CareTrust REIT stock price gained 2.13% on the last trading day (Friday, 24th Jul 2026), rising from $42.35 to $43.25. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.39% from a day low at $42.71 to a day high of $43.31. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 7.53% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -692 thousand shares and in total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $73.44 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.
The stock lies in the upper part of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at $43.47 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 3.40% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $38.22 and $44.95 at the end of this 3-month period.
CTRE Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the stock today. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.346%. 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). The CareTrust REIT 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 $42.67 and $39.83. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for CareTrust REIT stock
CareTrust REIT finds support from accumulated volume at $41.25 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $0.595 (1.39%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.14%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $41.78 (-3.40%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 3 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (CTRE) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 27th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 27th we expect CareTrust REIT to open at $43.09, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $42.74 and $43.76, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.01 (+/-2.37%) up or down from last closing price. If CareTrust REIT takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.37% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $43.40 (0.35%) than the support at $41.25 (4.62%), 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 CareTrust REIT stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for CareTrust REIT stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score:
1.083
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 27, 2026 - $43.09 ( 0.374%).
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CTRE Performance
Trading levels for CTRE
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 43.68 | 1.00% |
| R2 | 43.46 | 0.476% |
| R1 | 43.32 | 0.152% |
| Price | 43.25 | |
| S1 | 42.86 | -0.90% |
| S2 | 42.72 | -1.22% |
| S3 | 42.49 | -1.75% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 43.40 | 0.347% |
| Price | 43.25 | |
| S1 | 41.25 | -4.62% |
| S2 | 40.83 | -5.60% |
| S3 | 37.06 | -14.31% |
CTRE Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.390 | 1.05% |
| 2 | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.390 | 0.97% |
| 3 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.335 | 0.92% |
| 4 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.335 | 0.98% |
| 5 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $0.335 | 1.10% |
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