Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc Stock Forecast
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc stock price up 0.165% on Wednesday
(Updated on Mar 27, 2024)
The Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc stock price gained 0.165% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 27th Mar 2024), rising from $18.18 to $18.21. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.67% from a day low at $18.00 to a day high of $18.48. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 1.34% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -312 thousand shares and in total, 47 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $848.50 thousand. 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 lies in the upper part of a wide and strong 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 $18.37 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 11.89% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $17.43 and $20.56 at the end of this 3-month period.
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NGVC Signals & Forecast
The Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc 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 $17.40 and $16.38. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, and so far it has risen 8.52%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. 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). Volume fell during the last trading day while the price increased. This causes a divergence and may be considered as an early warning, but it may also not.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc stock
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $18.18 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 $0.480 between high and low, or 2.67%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 4.66%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $17.63 (-3.20%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 6 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (NGVC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 28th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 28th we expect Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc to open at $18.23, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $17.54 and $18.88, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.671 (+/-3.68%) up or down from last closing price. If Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 7.36% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $18.18, some $0.0300 (0.16%) from the current price of $18.21, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc stock A Buy?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months.
Current score: 5.224 Strong Buy Candidate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc of Thursday, March 28, 2024
Fair opening price March 28, 2024 | Current price |
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$18.23 ( 0.110%) | $18.21 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for NGVC
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 18.71 | 2.75 % | |
R2 | 18.53 | 1.74 % | ||
R1 | 18.41 | 1.12 % | ||
Current price: | 18.21 | |||
Support | S1 | 18.05 | -0.90 % | |
S2 | 17.93 | -1.52 % | ||
S3 | 17.75 | -2.53 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 0 | . | |
R2 | 0 | . | ||
R1 | 0 | . | ||
Current price | 18.21 | |||
Support | S1 | 18.18 | -0.165% | |
S2 | 17.15 | -5.82% | ||
S3 | 15.60 | -14.33% |
NGVC Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Feb 08, 2024 | Mar 01, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | $0.100 | 0.581% |
2 | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | $0.400 | 2.48% |
3 | Aug 03, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $0.100 | 0.784% |
4 | May 04, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | $0.100 | 0.85% |
5 | Feb 02, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | $0.100 | 0.93% |
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