National Research Stock Forecast

Buy or Hold candidate since Jun 22, 2026 Gain 11.13%

The National Research Corporation stock price fell by -1.46% on the last day (Wednesday, 15th Jul 2026) from $21.98 to $21.66. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 5.26% from a day low at $21.47 to a day high of $22.60. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 0.42% over the past 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 -41 thousand shares and in total, 56 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.21 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 25.82% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $24.10 and $29.24 at the end of this 3-month period.

NRC Signals & Forecast

The National Research Corporation 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 $21.92. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $20.33. 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, July 07, 2026, and so far it has fallen -4.87%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. 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 Research Corporation stock

National Research Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $21.28 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock may move much during the day (volatility) and with periodic low trading volume this stock is considered to be "high risk". During the last day, the stock moved $1.13 between high and low, or 5.26%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.55%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $20.55 (-5.14%) (This stock has high daily movements and this gives high risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 6 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (NRC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 16th

For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 16th we expect National Research Corporation to open at $21.91, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $21.20 and $22.12, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.91 (+/-4.31%) up or down from last closing price. If National Research Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.31% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $21.28 (1.75%) than the resistance at $22.34 (3.14%), 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 Research Corporation stock A Buy?

National Research Corporation 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. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold candidate.

Current score: 0.807 Hold/Accumulate Downgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on July 16, 2026 - $21.91 ( 1.15%).

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