- Beat earnings estimates in all of the last 4 quarters
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 3.27)
Graham Holdings Company stock upgraded to Strong Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jul 28, 2026)
The Graham Holdings Company stock price gained 2.95% on the last trading day (Tuesday, 28th Jul 2026), rising from $1,178.79 to $1,213.52. It has now gained 3 days in a row. It will be exciting to see whether it manages to continue gaining or take a minor break for the next few days. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.85% from a day low at $1,187.43 to a day high of $1,221.23. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 3% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -3 thousand shares and in total, 17 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $20.95 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 has broken the weak rising the short-term trend up and an even stronger rate of rising is indicated. For any reaction back there will now be support on the roof on the current trend broken at $1,211.48, a level that may pose a second chance to hit a runner. According to fan-theory $1,276.30 will be the next possible trend-top level and thereby pose a resistance level that may not be broken at the first attempt.
GHC Signals & Forecast
The Graham Holdings Company 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 $1,163.97 and $1,159.76. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, July 23, 2026, and so far it has risen 6.16%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. 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. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Graham Holdings Company stock
Graham Holdings Company finds support from accumulated volume at $1,159.96 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 with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $33.80 between high and low, or 2.85%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.40%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $1,174.69 (-3.20%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 3 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (GHC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 29th
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 29th we expect Graham Holdings Company to open at $1,207.39, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $1,197.34 and $1,229.70, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$32.36 (+/-2.70%) up or down from last closing price. If Graham Holdings Company takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.70% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $1,159.96, some $53.56 (4.41%) from the current price of $1,213.52, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Graham Holdings Company stock A Buy?
Graham Holdings Company holds several positive signals and has broken the weak rising trend up. As the stock is also in great technical shape we, therefore, consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
5.146
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 29, 2026 - $1,207.39 ( 0.505%).
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GHC Performance
Trading levels for GHC
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 1,241.19 | 2.28% |
| R2 | 1,228.28 | 1.22% |
| R1 | 1,220.30 | 0.559% |
| Price | 1,213.52 | |
| S1 | 1,194.48 | -1.57% |
| S2 | 1,186.50 | -2.23% |
| S3 | 1,173.59 | -3.29% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 1,213.52 | |
| S1 | 1,159.96 | -4.41% |
| S2 | 1,155.24 | -4.80% |
| S3 | 1,144.66 | -5.67% |
GHC Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 06, 2026 | $1.88 | 0.167% |
| 2 | Apr 16, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | May 07, 2026 | $1.88 | 0.179% |
| 3 | Feb 04, 2026 | Feb 04, 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 | $1.88 | 0.165% |
| 4 | Sep 11, 2025 | Oct 16, 2025 | Nov 06, 2025 | $1.80 | 0.155% |
| 5 | Jul 17, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 | Aug 07, 2025 | $1.80 | 0.188% |
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Buy GHC
A sell signal from a double top formation was found on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 and based on theory for this formation the price should fall by -9.94% to $1,092.87 within 7 trading days (Monday, July 06, 2026) since signal was issued.