- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.44)
- Strong operating margin of 26.4%
Red day on Thursday for Otter Tail Corporation
(Updated on Jul 23, 2026)
The Otter Tail Corporation stock price fell by -0.593% on the last day (Thursday, 23rd Jul 2026) from $92.76 to $92.21. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.90% from a day low at $91.36 to a day high of $93.10. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 4.96% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 19 thousand 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, 166 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $15.27 million.
The stock lies in the upper part of a 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 $93.49 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 3.08% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $87.89 and $96.37 at the end of this 3-month period.
OTTR Signals & Forecast
The Otter Tail Corporation 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 $91.88 and $89.48. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. 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 Thursday, July 16, 2026, and so far it has fallen -1.13%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Otter Tail Corporation stock
Otter Tail Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $90.63 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 $1.74 between high and low, or 1.90%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.32%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $89.19 (-3.28%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 5 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (OTTR) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 24th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 24th we expect Otter Tail Corporation to open at $92.22, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $91.17 and $93.25, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.09 (+/-2.29%) up or down from last closing price. If Otter Tail Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.29% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $92.76 (0.60%) than the support at $90.63 (1.71%), 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 Otter Tail Corporation 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 Otter Tail Corporation stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score:
2.051
Buy Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 24, 2026 - $92.22 ( 0.0145%).
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OTTR Performance
Trading levels for OTTR
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 93.96 | 1.90% |
| R2 | 93.30 | 1.18% |
| R1 | 92.89 | 0.735% |
| Price | 92.21 | |
| S1 | 91.56 | -0.706% |
| S2 | 91.15 | -1.15% |
| S3 | 90.48 | -1.87% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 93.26 | 1.14% |
| R2 | 92.83 | 0.672% |
| R1 | 92.76 | 0.596% |
| Price | 92.21 | |
| S1 | 90.63 | -1.71% |
| S2 | 90.18 | -2.20% |
| S3 | 88.15 | -4.40% |
OTTR Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $0.578 | 0.651% |
| 2 | Jan 08, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $0.578 | 0.680% |
| 3 | Nov 03, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $0.525 | 0.636% |
| 4 | Aug 04, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $0.525 | 0.668% |
| 5 | May 05, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | $0.525 | 0.664% |
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