Simmons First National Corporation Stock Forecast
Simmons First National Corporation stock upgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Buy Candidate after Wednesday trading session.
(Updated on Mar 27, 2024)
The Simmons First National Corporation stock price gained 4.65% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 27th Mar 2024), rising from $18.48 to $19.34. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.64% from a day low at $18.67 to a day high of $19.35. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 2.22% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 91 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 326 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $6.30 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a 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 -2.38% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $17.00 and $19.62 at the end of this 3-month period.
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SFNC Signals & Forecast
The Simmons First National Corporation stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock, but the stock has a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $18.74 and $18.79. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, March 14, 2024, and so far it has risen 7.03%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. 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 Simmons First National Corporation stock
Simmons First National Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $19.20 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 $0.680 between high and low, or 3.64%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.60%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $18.46 (-4.53%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 9 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (SFNC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 28th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 28th we expect Simmons First National Corporation to open at $19.12, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $18.76 and $19.92, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.576 (+/-2.98%) up or down from last closing price. If Simmons First National Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.96% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $19.20 (0.72%) than the resistance at $19.78 (2.28%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Simmons First National Corporation 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 Hold/Accumulate to a Buy candidate.
Current score: 2.428 Buy Candidate Upgraded
Predicted Opening Price for Simmons First National Corporation of Thursday, March 28, 2024
Fair opening price March 28, 2024 | Current price |
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$19.12 ( 1.14%) | $19.34 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for SFNC
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 19.80 | 2.38 % | |
R2 | 19.54 | 1.04 % | ||
R1 | 19.38 | 0.206 % | ||
Current price: | 19.34 | |||
Support | S1 | 18.86 | -2.48 % | |
S2 | 18.70 | -3.31 % | ||
S3 | 18.44 | -4.65 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Resistance | R3 | 20.35 | 5.22 % | |
R2 | 20.27 | 4.81 % | ||
R1 | 19.78 | 2.28 % | ||
Current price | 19.34 | |||
Support | S1 | 19.20 | -0.724% | |
S2 | 18.78 | -2.90% | ||
S3 | 18.41 | -4.81% |
SFNC Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Jan 23, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Apr 01, 2024 | $0.210 | 1.09% |
2 | Oct 19, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 02, 2024 | $0.200 | 1.01% |
3 | Jul 27, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Oct 02, 2023 | $0.200 | 1.21% |
4 | Apr 18, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | Jul 03, 2023 | $0.200 | 1.14% |
5 | Jan 20, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Apr 03, 2023 | $0.200 | 1.15% |
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