Should you buy SD stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates SandRidge Energy (SD) as a Buy Candidate with a technical score of 1.08 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is an upgrade from Sell in the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Flat 0.00%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 12.53%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Strong operating margin of 42.3%
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 83.2x
On Monday, SandRidge Energy stock price gained an impressive 5.51%
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The SandRidge Energy stock price gained 5.51% on the last trading day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026), rising from $13.62 to $14.37. 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 4.43% from a day low at $13.78 to a day high of $14.39. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 7% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -107 thousand shares and in total, 243 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $3.50 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.
Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -12.53% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $10.75 and $12.57 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.
SD Signals & Forecast
The SandRidge Energy 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 $13.68 and $13.64. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, July 06, 2026, and so far it has risen 9.53%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for SandRidge Energy stock
SandRidge Energy finds support from accumulated volume at $14.02 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 $0.610 between high and low, or 4.43%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.55%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $13.74 (-4.41%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 25 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (SD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect SandRidge Energy Inc to open at $14.18, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $14.15 and $14.59, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.432 (+/-3.05%) up or down from last closing price. If SandRidge Energy Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.05% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $14.02 (2.44%) than the resistance at $15.23 (5.98%), 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 SD
Dividend coming up for SD: Ex-dividend date (Wednesday 19th August, 2026) is 8 days away. The dividend is $0.130.Is SandRidge Energy Inc stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals are positive, despite the stock being in a falling trend, we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for stock to perform well in the short-term. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
1.082
Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $14.18 ( 1.32%).
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SD Performance
Trading levels for SD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 14.79 | 2.92% |
| R2 | 14.56 | 1.30% |
| R1 | 14.41 | 0.299% |
| Price | 14.37 | |
| S1 | 13.95 | -2.94% |
| S2 | 13.80 | -3.95% |
| S3 | 13.57 | -5.57% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 15.87 | 10.44% |
| R2 | 15.30 | 6.47% |
| R1 | 15.23 | 5.98% |
| Price | 14.37 | |
| S1 | 14.02 | -2.44% |
| S2 | 13.70 | -4.66% |
| S3 | 13.63 | -5.15% |
SD Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 04, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.130 | 0.90% |
| 2 | May 05, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | Jun 01, 2026 | $0.330 | 2.29% |
| 3 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.120 | 0.695% |
| 4 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.120 | 0.94% |
| 5 | Aug 05, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.120 | 1.10% |
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