Should you buy GNW stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Genworth Financial Inc (GNW) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 1.18 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Up 8.15%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 13.76%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
Red day on Friday for Genworth Financial Inc
(Market data through Aug 07, 2026)
The Genworth Financial Inc stock price fell by -0.206% on the last day (Friday, 7th Aug 2026) from $9.71 to $9.69. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.99% from a day low at $9.53 to a day high of $9.72. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -2.32% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -868 thousand shares and in total, 3 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $27.96 million.
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 13.76% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $10.54 and $11.82 at the end of this 3-month period.
GNW Signals & Forecast
The Genworth Financial Inc stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $9.79. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $9.65. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, and so far it has fallen -4.34%. 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). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Genworth Financial Inc stock
Genworth Financial Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $9.54 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 $0.190 (1.99%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.30%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $9.20 (-5.07%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 13 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (GNW) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 10th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 10th we expect Genworth Financial Inc to open at $9.65, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $9.58 and $9.80, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.214 (+/-2.24%) up or down from last closing price. If Genworth Financial Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.24% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $9.71 (0.21%) than the support at $9.54 (1.55%), 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 Genworth Financial Inc 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 Genworth Financial Inc stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score:
1.184
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 10, 2026 - $9.65 ( 0.447%).
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GNW Performance
Trading levels for GNW
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 9.84 | 1.51% |
| R2 | 9.76 | 0.765% |
| R1 | 9.72 | 0.302% |
| Price | 9.69 | |
| S1 | 9.57 | -1.20% |
| S2 | 9.53 | -1.66% |
| S3 | 9.46 | -2.41% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 10.02 | 3.41% |
| R2 | 9.91 | 2.27% |
| R1 | 9.71 | 0.206% |
| Price | 9.69 | |
| S1 | 9.54 | -1.55% |
| S2 | 9.20 | -5.06% |
| S3 | 8.95 | -7.64% |
GNW Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 08, 2008 | Oct 08, 2008 | Oct 27, 2008 | $0.100 | 2.34% |
| 2 | May 13, 2008 | Jul 09, 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 | $0.100 | 0.641% |
| 3 | Mar 19, 2008 | Apr 09, 2008 | Apr 28, 2008 | $0.100 | 0.432% |
| 4 | Nov 30, 2007 | Jan 09, 2008 | Jan 28, 2008 | $0.100 | 0.437% |
| 5 | Sep 21, 2007 | Oct 10, 2007 | Oct 29, 2007 | $0.100 | 0.358% |
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