- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 9/9)
- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 18.2x
Weaker technical forecast for STERIS plc as stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Updated on Jun 05, 2026)
The STERIS plc stock price gained 0.0518% on the last trading day (Friday, 5th Jun 2026), rising from $212.24 to $212.35. 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 1.44% from a day low at $210.80 to a day high of $213.83. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -3.33% for this period. Volume fell on the last day by -828 thousand shares and in total, 0 shares were bought and sold for approximately $0 . 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 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 -4.98% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $188.65 and $209.37 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.
STE Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, June 02, 2026, and so far it has risen 1.23%. 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. The STERIS plc stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $215.18. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $211.96. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal. 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 not be. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for STERIS plc stock
STERIS plc finds support from accumulated volume at $212.11 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 therefore the general risk is considered very 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 $3.03 between high and low, or 1.44%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.86%
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (STE) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 8th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 8th we expect STERIS plc to open at $212.33, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $209.63 and $215.07, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$5.45 (+/-2.60%) up or down from last closing price. If STERIS plc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.60% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $212.11 (0.11%) than the resistance at $214.57 (1.05%), 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 STE
Dividend warning for STE: Ex-dividend date is approaching in 2 days on Monday 8th June, 2026. The dividend to be paid is $0.630, which is a small dividend (0.297%). The stock is expected to open approximately 0.297% lower on the ex-dividend date.Is STERIS plc stock A Buy?
STERIS plc holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-2.611
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 8, 2026 - $212.33 ( 0.0110%).
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STE Performance
Trading levels for STE
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 215.36 | 1.42% |
| R2 | 214.20 | 0.87% |
| R1 | 213.48 | 0.534% |
| Price | 212.35 | |
| S1 | 211.17 | -0.556% |
| S2 | 210.45 | -0.89% |
| S3 | 209.30 | -1.44% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 221.55 | 4.33% |
| R2 | 219.45 | 3.34% |
| R1 | 214.57 | 1.05% |
| Price | 212.35 | |
| S1 | 212.11 | -0.113% |
| S2 | 210.85 | -0.706% |
| S3 | 201.85 | -4.94% |
STE Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 05, 2026 | Jun 08, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.630 | 0.312% |
| 2 | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $0.630 | 0.238% |
| 3 | Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.630 | 0.267% |
| 4 | Sep 04, 2025 | Sep 04, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.630 | 0.276% |
| 5 | May 07, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | $0.570 | 0.228% |
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