- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.00)
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
- Trading above its 200-day moving average
Sound Financial Bancorp stock downgraded from Strong Buy Candidate to Buy Candidate after Friday trading session
(Updated on Jul 31, 2026)
The Sound Financial Bancorp stock price gained 2.92% on the last trading day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026), rising from $45.89 to $47.23. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 4.96% from a day low at $45.00 to a day high of $47.23. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days but is still up by 0.75% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -29 thousand shares and in total, 4 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $203.56 thousand. 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 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 10.36% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $48.94 and $53.10 at the end of this 3-month period.
SFBC Signals & Forecast
The Sound Financial Bancorp 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 $45.27 and $44.43. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, and so far it has risen 7.95%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. 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). 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 Sound Financial Bancorp stock
Sound Financial Bancorp finds support from accumulated volume at $46.08 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 controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered 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 $2.23 between high and low, or 4.96%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.82%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $45.59 (-3.47%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 8 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (SFBC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect Sound Financial Bancorp to open at $46.49, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $46.49 and $47.97, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.48 (+/-3.18%) up or down from last closing price. If Sound Financial Bancorp takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.18% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $47.30 (0.15%) than the support at $46.08 (2.43%), 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.
Dividend Warning For SFBC
Dividend warning for SFBC: Ex-dividend date is approaching in 4 days on Friday 7th August, 2026. The dividend to be paid is $0.210, which is a small dividend (0.445%). The stock is expected to open approximately 0.445% lower on the ex-dividend date.Is Sound Financial Bancorp 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 Sound Financial Bancorp stock to perform well in the short-term. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Strong Buy to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
3.976
Buy Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $46.49 ( 1.57%).
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SFBC Performance
Trading levels for SFBC
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 48.72 | 3.15% |
| R2 | 47.86 | 1.34% |
| R1 | 47.34 | 0.230% |
| Price | 47.23 | |
| S1 | 45.63 | -3.38% |
| S2 | 45.11 | -4.49% |
| S3 | 44.26 | -6.30% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 47.30 | 0.148% |
| Price | 47.23 | |
| S1 | 46.08 | -2.43% |
| S2 | 45.89 | -2.84% |
| S3 | 43.35 | -8.22% |
SFBC Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 07, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | $0.210 | 0.458% |
| 2 | May 11, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | $0.210 | 0.510% |
| 3 | Jan 27, 2026 | Feb 09, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | $0.210 | 0.477% |
| 4 | Oct 28, 2025 | Nov 07, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | $0.190 | 0.430% |
| 5 | Jul 29, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | $0.190 | 0.413% |
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