Smith & Nephew Plc Stock Forecast

Smith & Nephew Plc stock price ended at £1,023.00 on Monday, after losing 0.0489%.
(Updated on May 20, 2024)

SN.L Signals & Forecast

The Smith & Nephew Plc 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 £1,017.21 and £985.85. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, April 15, 2024, and so far it has risen 6.72%. 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. Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Smith & Nephew Plc stock

Smith & Nephew Plc finds support from accumulated volume at £997.80 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved £10.50 (1.03%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.27%.

The Smith & Nephew Plc stock is overbought on RSI14 and the RSI has been falling for the last couple of days. This together with the fact that the stock is in the upper part of the trend poses a possible good selling opportunity for the short-term trader. However, one should note that some stocks may go long and hard while being overbought. Regardless, the high RSI together with the trend position increases the risk and higher daily movements (volatility) should be expected. A correction down in the nearby future seems very likely and it is of great importance that the stock manages to break the trend before that occurs.

Our recommended stop-loss: £988.63 (-3.36%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. The RSI14 is 82 and this increases the risk substantially. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 46 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (SN.L) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 21st

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 21st we expect Smith & Nephew Plc to open at £1,026.50, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between £1,006.92 and £1,039.08, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-£16.08 (+/-1.57%) up or down from last closing price. If Smith & Nephew Plc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.14% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at £1,033.00 (0.98%) than the support at £997.80 (2.46%), 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.

Is Smith & Nephew Plc stock A Buy?

Smith & Nephew Plc 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.

Current score: 0.000 Hold/Accumulate Unchanged

Zero in score indicates that our system is expecting high volatility and risk for the following trading day. Given the latest developments, we cannot determine the next direction as it may go both ways.

Predicted Opening Price for Smith & Nephew Plc of Tuesday, May 21, 2024

The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.