Southern Company (the) Series 2 Stock Forecast

Southern Company (the) Series 2 stock upgraded to Buy Candidate.
(Updated on Jun 28, 2024)

SOJD Signals & Forecast

The Southern Company (the) Series 2 stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $22.26. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $22.02. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. 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. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, June 27, 2024, and so far it has fallen -1.43%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Southern Company (the) Series 2 gained volume on the last day, but on falling prices. In technical terms, this is called divergence and may be an early warning. In some cases, increasing volume on falling prices may be considered positive, but that is mainly in typical "sell-offs".

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Southern Company (the) Series 2 stock

Southern Company (the) Series 2 finds support from accumulated volume at $22.00 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 $0.351 between high and low, or 1.59%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.17%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $21.31 (-3.45%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 3 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (SOJD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 1st

For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 1st we expect Southern Company (the) Series 2 to open at $22.19, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $21.81 and $22.33, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.264 (+/-1.20%) up or down from last closing price. If Southern Company (the) Series 2 takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.39% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $22.10 (0.14%) than the support at $22.00 (0.32%), 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 Southern Company (the) Series 2 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 Southern Company (the) Series 2 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: 1.924 Buy Candidate Upgraded

Predicted Opening Price for Southern Company (the) Series 2 of Monday, July 1, 2024

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