Quad Graphics Inc Stock Forecast
Explanation to Bollinger's Bands
Bollinger Bands was created by John Bollinger in the early 1980s, its purpose is to define price action relative to the assets highs and lows. This technical indicator is used to identify buy and sell signals and has proven very well in doing so.
Bollinger Bands consist of a set of three curves drawn in relation to securities prices. The middle band is a measure of the intermediate-term trend, usually a simple moving average, that serves as the base for the upper and lower bands. The interval between the upper and lower bands and the middle band is determined by volatility, typically the standard deviation of the same data that were used for the average. StockInvest.us uses Bollingers suggested 20 day average.
Middle Bollinger Band = 20-period simple moving average
Upper Bollinger Band = Middle Bollinger Band + 2 * 20-period standard deviation
Lower Bollinger Band = Middle Bollinger Band - 2 * 20-period standard deviation
BandWidth defines the current width of the band.
%b defines the current position within the band.
BandWidth = (Upper Bollinger Band - Lower Bollinger Band) / Middle Bollinger Band
%b = (Last - Lower Bollinger Band) / (Upper Bollinger Band - Lower Bollinger Band)
Live Samples:
Bottlenecks in bandwidth indicate an upcoming change. Break up through the moving average line or continuous movements above the moving average line indicate a break up, and vice versa.
Source: http://www.bollingerbands.com
Quad Graphics Inc stock upgraded from Sell Candidate to Hold/Accumulate after Friday trading session.
(Updated on May 03, 2024)
The Quad Graphics Inc stock price gained 3.22% on the last trading day (Friday, 3rd May 2024), rising from $4.66 to $4.81. It has now gained 3 days in a row. It will be exciting to see whether it manages to continue gaining or take a minor break for the next few days. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 4.72% from a day low at $4.66 to a day high of $4.88. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 3.89% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -39 thousand shares and in total, 265 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $1.27 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a very wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -18.01% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $3.43 and $4.49 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.
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QUAD Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, and so far it has risen 7.13%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. 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 Quad Graphics Inc stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $4.94. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $4.60. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. Volume fell during the last trading day while the price increased. This causes a divergence and may be considered as an early warning, but it may also not.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Quad Graphics Inc stock
Quad Graphics Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $4.66 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, but be aware of low or falling volume as this increases the risk. During the last day, the stock moved $0.220 between high and low, or 4.72%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 4.77%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $4.65 (-3.32%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 3 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (QUAD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 6th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 6th we expect Quad Graphics Inc to open at $4.78, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $4.58 and $5.04, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.235 (+/-4.88%) up or down from last closing price. If Quad Graphics Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 9.75% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $4.66 (3.12%) than the resistance at $5.04 (4.78%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Quad Graphics Inc stock A Buy?
Quad Graphics Inc holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Hold/Accumulate candidate.
Current score: -0.494 Hold/Accumulate Upgraded
Predicted Opening Price for Quad Graphics Inc of Monday, May 6, 2024
| Fair opening price May 6, 2024 | Current price |
|---|---|
| $4.78 ( 0.554%) | $4.81 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for QUAD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 5.00 | 4.02 % | |
| R2 | 4.92 | 2.27 % | ||
| R1 | 4.87 | 1.19 % | ||
| Current price: | 4.81 | |||
| Support | S1 | 4.70 | -2.30 % | |
| S2 | 4.65 | -3.38 % | ||
| S3 | 4.56 | -5.13 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 5.29 | 9.98 % | |
| R2 | 5.27 | 9.56 % | ||
| R1 | 5.04 | 4.78 % | ||
| Current price | 4.81 | |||
| Support | S1 | 4.66 | -3.12% | |
| S2 | 4.63 | -3.74% | ||
| S3 | 4.59 | -4.57% |
QUAD Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 23, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | Jun 07, 2024 | $0.0500 | 1.04% |
| 2 | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 | Mar 12, 2024 | $0.0500 | 0.99% |
| 3 | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 26, 2024 | Mar 12, 2024 | $0.0500 | 0.99% |
| 4 | Feb 18, 2020 | Feb 27, 2020 | Mar 09, 2020 | $0.150 | 4.41% |
| 5 | Oct 29, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Dec 06, 2019 | $0.150 | 3.33% |
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