- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
- 3.15% TTM dividend yield
National CineMedia stock upgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Buy Candidate after Monday trading session
(Updated on Jul 06, 2026)
The National CineMedia stock price fell by -4.03% on the last day (Monday, 6th Jul 2026) from $3.97 to $3.81. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 6.58% from a day low at $3.80 to a day high of $4.05. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 12.06% gain for the last 2 weeks. 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 -116 thousand shares and in total, 297 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.13 million.
The stock lies in the upper part of a very 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 $3.97 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 6.72% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $3.13 and $4.24 at the end of this 3-month period.
NCMI Signals & Forecast
The National CineMedia 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 $3.78 and $3.42. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. 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 Thursday, July 02, 2026, and so far it has fallen -4.03%. 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 along with the price during the last trading day, which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this stock may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for National CineMedia stock
National CineMedia finds support from accumulated volume at $3.75 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day, but be aware of low or falling volume as this increases the risk. During the last day, the stock moved $0.250 between high and low, or 6.58%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 4.71%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $3.60 (-5.39%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 1 day ago.)
Trading Expectations (NCMI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 7th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 7th we expect National CineMedia to open at $3.89, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $3.73 and $3.89, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.156 (+/-4.18%) up or down from last closing price. If National CineMedia takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.18% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $3.75 (1.57%) than the resistance at $3.97 (4.20%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is National CineMedia 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 National CineMedia stock to perform well in the short-term. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
1.740
Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 7, 2026 - $3.89 ( 2.01%).
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NCMI Performance
Trading levels for NCMI
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 4.14 | 8.57% |
| R2 | 4.04 | 6.07% |
| R1 | 3.98 | 4.52% |
| Price | 3.81 | |
| S1 | 3.79 | -0.494% |
| S2 | 3.73 | -2.04% |
| S3 | 3.64 | -4.55% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 3.97 | 4.20% |
| Price | 3.81 | |
| S1 | 3.75 | -1.57% |
| S2 | 3.55 | -6.82% |
| S3 | 2.98 | -21.78% |
NCMI Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | Jun 04, 2026 | $0.0300 | 1.02% |
| 2 | Feb 26, 2026 | Mar 09, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | $0.0300 | 0.83% |
| 3 | Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.0300 | 0.674% |
| 4 | Aug 05, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0300 | 0.679% |
| 5 | May 01, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | $0.0300 | 0.577% |
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