Live Oak Bancshares Stock Forecast

Buy candidate since Jun 04, 2026 Gain 1.81%

The Live Oak Bancshares stock price gained 0.711% on the last trading day (Thursday, 18th Jun 2026), rising from $37.99 to $38.26. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.99% from a day low at $37.92 to a day high of $38.67. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 1.81% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 384 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 592 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $22.66 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a 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 15.87% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $42.82 and $45.62 at the end of this 3-month period.

LOB Signals & Forecast

The Live Oak Bancshares 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 $38.45. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $37.43. 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). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical 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 Friday, June 12, 2026, and so far it has fallen -1.97%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Live Oak Bancshares stock

Live Oak Bancshares finds support from accumulated volume at $37.85 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 $0.755 between high and low, or 1.99%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.67%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $36.50 (-4.61%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 4 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (LOB) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 22nd

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 22nd we expect Live Oak Bancshares to open at $38.28, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $37.73 and $38.79, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.07 (+/-2.82%) up or down from last closing price. If Live Oak Bancshares takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.82% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $38.64 (0.99%) than the support at $37.85 (1.07%), 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 Live Oak Bancshares 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 Live Oak Bancshares stock to perform well in the short-term.

Current score: 2.051 Buy Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on June 22, 2026 - $38.28 ( 0.0566%).

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