National Stock Yards Stock Forecast

Hold candidate since Jun 01, 2026 Loss -2.62%

The National Stock Yards Co. stock price fell by -2.62% on the last day (Wednesday, 3rd Jun 2026) from $403.99 to $393.40. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0% from a day low at $393.40 to a day high of $393.40. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -2.38% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 5 shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 5 shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.97 thousand.

The stock lies in the lower part of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $388.49 is broken, it will firstly indicate a slower rate of rising, but may also be an early warning for a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 7.73% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $418.53 and $485.76 at the end of this 3-month period.

NSYC Signals & Forecast

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. The National Stock Yards Co. stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $399.91 and $409.43. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, April 20, 2026, and so far it has fallen -9.56%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. National Stock Yards Co. gained volume on the last day, but on falling prices. In technical terms, this is called divergence and may be an early warning. In some cases, increasing volume on falling prices may be considered positive, but that is mainly in typical "sell-offs". The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in the long-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 Stock Yards Co. stock

National Stock Yards Co. finds support from accumulated volume at $388.00 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 between high and low, or 0%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 0%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $372.63 (-5.28%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 31 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (NSYC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 4th

For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 4th we expect National Stock Yards Co. to open at $393.40, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $391.23 and $395.56, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$4.33 (+/-1.11%) up or down from last closing price. If National Stock Yards Co. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.11% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $395.00 (0.41%) than the support at $388.00 (1.37%), 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 Stock Yards Co. stock A Buy?

National Stock Yards Co. holds several negative signals and this should be a sell candidate, but due to the general chance for a turnaround situation it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development.

Current score: 0.000 Hold/Accumulate Unchanged

Zero in score indicates that our system is expecting high volatility and risk for the following trading day. Given the latest developments, we cannot determine the next direction as it may go both ways.

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on June 4, 2026 - $393.40 ( 0%).

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