Should you buy PETS stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates PetMed (PETS) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -2.10 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Hold in the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Flat 0.00%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 8.61%
- Easy Tracking In The Watchlist
Weaker technical forecast for PetMed as stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The PetMed stock price fell by -0.505% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $1.98 to $1.97. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.510% from a day low at $1.96 to a day high of $1.97. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 0% change for the last 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 -42 thousand shares and in total, 43 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $84.06 thousand.
The stock lies the upper part of a very wide and falling 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 $2.01 will firstly indicate a slower falling rate, but may be the first sign of a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -8.61% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $1.41 and $1.84 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
PETS Signals & Forecast
The PetMed 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 $1.97. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $1.94. 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 Thursday, July 23, 2026, and so far it has fallen -3.90%. 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 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 very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for PetMed stock
PetMed finds support from accumulated volume at $1.92 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 $0.0100 between high and low, or 0.510%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.43%
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (PETS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect PetMed Express to open at $1.97, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $1.94 and $2.00, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.0632 (+/-3.26%) up or down from last closing price. If PetMed Express takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.26% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $1.98 (0.51%) than the support at $1.92 (2.54%), 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.
Earnings coming up
PetMed will release earnings AMC on Thursday, August 13, 2026.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $0.120. We will update the financials statements for PetMed, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 7.56% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is PetMed Express stock A Buy?
PetMed holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-2.100
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $1.97 ( 0.169%).
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PETS Performance
Trading levels for PETS
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 1.98 | 0.338% |
| R2 | 1.97 | 0.145% |
| R1 | 1.97 | 0.0247% |
| Price | 1.97 | |
| S1 | 1.96 | -0.363% |
| S2 | 1.96 | -0.483% |
| S3 | 1.96 | -0.677% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 2.05 | 4.06% |
| R2 | 1.99 | 1.02% |
| R1 | 1.98 | 0.508% |
| Price | 1.97 | |
| S1 | 1.92 | -2.54% |
| S2 | 1.82 | -7.61% |
| S3 | 1.78 | -9.64% |
PETS Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | $0.300 | 2.52% |
| 2 | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | $0.300 | 2.52% |
| 3 | May 22, 2023 | Jun 05, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 | $0.300 | 2.03% |
| 4 | Feb 06, 2023 | Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | $0.300 | 1.58% |
| 5 | Nov 07, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | $0.300 | 1.52% |
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