Should you buy HERC.L stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Hercules Site Services Plc (HERC.L) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of 0.00 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Hold signal since
- Price since signal Up 20.29%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 13.01%
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 5.60)
- 4.14% TTM dividend yield
- Highly efficient cash conversion (138% FCF/OCF ratio)
Red day on Monday for Hercules Site Services Plc
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Hercules Site Services Plc stock price fell by -1.19% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from 42.00p to 41.50p. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 4.88% from a day low at 41.00p to a day high of 43.00p. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 3.75% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 65 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 99 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately 4.12p million.
The stock lies in the middle of a very 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 13.01% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between 27.94p and 51.79p at the end of this 3-month period.
HERC.L Signals & Forecast
The Hercules Site Services Plc 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 42.79p. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately 33.32p. 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. 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. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, August 04, 2026, and so far it has fallen -8.79%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Hercules Site Services Plc stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at 39.30p and 38.50p. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, Hercules Site Services Plc finds support just below today's level at 39.30p. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at 38.50p and 32.00p.
This stock may move very much during the day (volatility) and with a very large prediction interval from the Bollinger Band this stock is considered to be "very high risk". During the last day, the stock moved 2.00p between high and low, or 4.88%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 5.73%.
Our recommended stop-loss: 39.62p (-4.54%) (This stock has very high daily movements and this gives very high risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 4 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (HERC.L) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Hercules Site Services Plc to open at 41.83p, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between 40.21p and 42.79p, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-2.58p (+/-6.41%) up or down from last closing price. If Hercules Site Services Plc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 6.41% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at 42.00p (1.20%) than the support at 39.30p (5.30%), 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 Hercules Site Services Plc stock A Buy?
Hercules Site Services Plc holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.
Current score:
0.000
Hold/Accumulate
Unchanged
Zero in score indicates that our system is expecting high volatility and risk for the following trading day. Given the latest developments, we cannot determine the next direction as it may go both ways.
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - 41.83p ( 0.80%).
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HERC.L Performance
Trading levels for HERC.L
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 43.83 | 5.62% |
| R2 | 43.07 | 3.78% |
| R1 | 42.60 | 2.64% |
| Price | 41.50 | |
| S1 | 41.07 | -1.04% |
| S2 | 40.60 | -2.18% |
| S3 | 39.83 | -4.02% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 45.50 | 9.64% |
| R2 | 43.50 | 4.82% |
| R1 | 42.00 | 1.20% |
| Price | 41.50 | |
| S1 | 39.30 | -5.30% |
| S2 | 38.50 | -7.23% |
| S3 | 32.00 | -22.89% |
HERC Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 17, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | 0.0060p | 0.0141% |
| 2 | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | 1.12p | 2.26% |
| 3 | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | 0.600p | 1.26% |
| 4 | Feb 22, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | 1.12p | 3.25% |
| 5 | Jul 20, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | 0.600p | 2.07% |
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