National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Stock Forecast

Buy or Hold candidate since May 30, 2025 Loss -0.63%

The National Rural Utilities Cooperative stock price fell by -0.334% on the last day (Wednesday, 11th Jun 2025) from $23.92 to $23.84. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.797% from a day low at $23.84 to a day high of $24.03. The price has risen in 5 of the last 10 days and is up by 0.63% 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 -407 shares and in total, 6 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $153.22 thousand.

The stockis at the upper part of a horizontal trend and normally this may pose a good selling opportunity but a break-up through the top trend line at $24.05 will give a strong buy signal and a trend shift could be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect National Rural Utilities Cooperative stock with a 90% probability to be traded between $23.24 and $24.52 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and stock seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. Stock turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.

NRUC Signals & Forecast

The National Rural Utilities Cooperative 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 $23.84. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $23.64. 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 Friday, May 30, 2025, and so far it has fallen -0.625%. 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. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in the short-term chart.

Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for National Rural Utilities Cooperative stock

National Rural Utilities Cooperative finds support from accumulated volume at $23.78 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 therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $0.190 between high and low, or 0.797%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 0.695%

Our recommended stop-loss: $22.88 (-4.03%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 8 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (NRUC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 12th

For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 12th we expect National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp to open at $23.90, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $23.59 and $24.09, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.248 (+/-1.04%) up or down from last closing price. If National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.08% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $23.89 (0.19%) than the support at $23.78 (0.25%), 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 National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp stock A Buy?

Several short-term signals are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity, as there is a fair chance for National Rural Utilities Cooperative stock to perform well in the short-term period. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold/Accumulate to a Buy candidate.

Current score: 1.544 Buy Candidate Upgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on June 12, 2025 - $23.90 ( 0.266%).

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