Should you buy USLM stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) as a Strong Buy Candidate with a technical score of 5.06 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is an upgrade from Buy in the previous daily evaluation.
- Buy signal since
- Price since signal Up 7.45%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 3.36%
- Strong operating margin of 42.1%
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 43.37)
- Solid financial health (Piotroski 6/9)
United States Lime & Minerals stock upgraded to Strong Buy Candidate
(Market data through Aug 07, 2026)
The United States Lime & Minerals stock price gained 3.26% on the last trading day (Friday, 7th Aug 2026), rising from $116.28 to $120.07. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.59% from a day low at $116.29 to a day high of $120.47. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 8.18% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -1 thousand shares and in total, 100 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $12.03 million. 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 has broken the wide and weak rising the short-term trend up and an even stronger rate of rising is indicated. For any reaction back there will now be support on the roof on the current trend broken at $116.94, a level that may pose a second chance to hit a runner. According to fan-theory $135.03 will be the next possible trend-top level and thereby pose a resistance level that may not be broken at the first attempt.
USLM Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The United States Lime & Minerals 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 $114.97 and $108.02. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 08, 2026, and so far it has risen 23.16%. 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). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for United States Lime & Minerals stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $113.60 and $107.15. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, United States Lime & Minerals finds support just below today's level at $113.60. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $107.15 and $105.67.
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 $4.18 between high and low, or 3.59%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.36%.
The United States Lime & Minerals stock is extremely overbought on RSI14 (77). Normally this may pose a good selling opportunity but since the stock has broken the trend up, the chance for a major correction due to high RSI is very small as the stock will find support at the trend broken.
Our recommended stop-loss: $115.22 (-4.03%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. The RSI14 is 77 and this increases the risk substantially. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 22 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (USLM) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 10th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 10th we expect United States Lime & Minerals to open at $118.94, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $117.98 and $122.15, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$4.17 (+/-3.54%) up or down from last closing price. If United States Lime & Minerals takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.54% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $113.60, some $6.47 (5.38%) from the current price of $120.07, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Dividend Warning For USLM
Dividend coming up for USLM: Ex-dividend date (Friday 21st August, 2026) is 10 days away. The dividend is $0.0600.Is United States Lime & Minerals stock A Buy?
United States Lime & Minerals holds several positive signals and has broken the weak rising trend up. As the stock is also in great technical shape we, therefore, consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
5.059
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 10, 2026 - $118.94 ( 0.94%).
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USLM Performance
Trading levels for USLM
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 123.12 | 2.55% |
| R2 | 121.52 | 1.22% |
| R1 | 120.54 | 0.394% |
| Price | 120.07 | |
| S1 | 117.34 | -2.27% |
| S2 | 116.36 | -3.09% |
| S3 | 114.76 | -4.42% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 120.07 | |
| S1 | 113.60 | -5.38% |
| S2 | 107.15 | -10.76% |
| S3 | 105.67 | -11.99% |
USLM Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 | $0.0600 | 0.0544% |
| 2 | Apr 29, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | $0.0600 | 0.0545% |
| 3 | Feb 02, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.0600 | 0.0525% |
| 4 | Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | $0.0600 | 0.0512% |
| 5 | Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | $0.0600 | 0.0579% |
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Buy USLM
A sell signal from a double top formation was found on Thursday, June 18, 2026 and based on theory for this formation the price should fall by -18.81% to $97.48 within 14 trading days (Friday, July 10, 2026) since signal was issued.