Should you buy PAG stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Penske Automotive Group Inc (PAG) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 3.01 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is an upgrade from Hold in the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Up 31.29%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 36.53%
- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 3.18)
- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
Penske Automotive Group Inc stock upgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Buy Candidate after Monday trading session
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Penske Automotive Group Inc stock price fell by -0.0647% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $216.41 to $216.27. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.687% from a day low at $215.33 to a day high of $216.81. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 0.26% 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 -19 thousand shares and in total, 289 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $62.56 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 36.53% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $278.58 and $315.97 at the end of this 3-month period.
PAG Signals & Forecast
The Penske Automotive Group Inc 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 $216.96. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $199.56. 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. 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 Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has fallen -3.21%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Penske Automotive Group Inc stock
Penske Automotive Group Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $215.70 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 and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $1.48 between high and low, or 0.687%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.30%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $206.99 (-4.29%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 8 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (PAG) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Penske Automotive Group Inc to open at $216.14, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $213.71 and $218.83, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$5.11 (+/-2.39%) up or down from last closing price. If Penske Automotive Group Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.39% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $215.70 (0.26%) than the resistance at $217.31 (0.48%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Dividend Warning For PAG
Dividend warning for PAG: Ex-dividend date is approaching in 2 days on Friday 14th August, 2026. The dividend to be paid is $1.44, which is a small dividend (0.666%). The stock is expected to open approximately 0.666% lower on the ex-dividend date.Is Penske Automotive Group Inc 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 Penske Automotive Group Inc stock to perform well in the short-term. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
3.014
Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $216.14 ( 0.0617%).
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PAG Performance
Trading levels for PAG
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 217.62 | 0.623% |
| R2 | 217.05 | 0.361% |
| R1 | 216.70 | 0.200% |
| Price | 216.27 | |
| S1 | 215.57 | -0.323% |
| S2 | 215.22 | -0.485% |
| S3 | 214.66 | -0.746% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 223.44 | 3.32% |
| R2 | 220.61 | 2.01% |
| R1 | 217.31 | 0.481% |
| Price | 216.27 | |
| S1 | 215.70 | -0.264% |
| S2 | 215.54 | -0.338% |
| S3 | 214.57 | -0.786% |
PAG Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 23, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 01, 2026 | $1.44 | 0.663% |
| 2 | May 13, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | Jun 03, 2026 | $1.42 | 0.89% |
| 3 | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 05, 2026 | $1.40 | 0.790% |
| 4 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Dec 02, 2025 | $1.38 | 0.81% |
| 5 | Jul 23, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 03, 2025 | $1.32 | 0.754% |
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