Should you buy WTI stock?

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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates W&T (WTI) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of 0.71 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Buy in the previous daily evaluation.

  • Hold signal since
  • Price since signal Down 3.12%
  • 3-month trend forecast Down 20.00%
  • Hold/Accumulate 0.71
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Weaker technical forecast for W&T as stock downgraded to Hold/Accumulate
(Market data through Aug 04, 2026)

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Buy or Hold candidate since Jul 29, 2026 Loss -3.12%

The W&T stock price fell by -2.56% on the last day (Tuesday, 4th Aug 2026) from $3.51 to $3.42. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.44% from a day low at $3.35 to a day high of $3.46. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -5.79% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -861 thousand shares and in total, 4 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $14.45 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a very 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 -20.00% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $2.16 and $3.24 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.

WTI Signals & Forecast

The W&T 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 $3.43. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $3.38. 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. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and so far it has risen 7.55%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. 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). 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 W&T stock

W&T finds support from accumulated volume at $3.41 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 $0.115 between high and low, or 3.44%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 5.03%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $3.28 (-4.00%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 5 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (WTI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 5th

For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 5th we expect W&T Offshore Inc to open at $3.41, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $3.30 and $3.54, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.236 (+/-7.14%) up or down from last closing price. If W&T Offshore Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 7.14% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $3.41 (0.29%) than the resistance at $3.59 (4.97%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Is W&T Offshore Inc stock A Buy?

W&T 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. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold candidate.

Current score: 0.710 Hold/Accumulate Downgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on August 5, 2026 - $3.41 ( 0.341%).

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Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 3.52 3.02%
R2 3.48 1.74%
R1 3.45 0.94%
Price 3.42
S1 3.36 -1.63%
S2 3.34 -2.42%
S3 3.29 -3.70%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 4.21 23.10%
R2 3.71 8.48%
R1 3.59 4.97%
Price 3.42
S1 3.41 -0.292%
S2 3.31 -3.22%
S3 3.21 -6.14%

WTI Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 May 28, 2026 $0.0100 0.270%
2 Mar 05, 2026 Mar 19, 2026 Mar 26, 2026 $0.0100 0.324%
3 Nov 19, 2025 Nov 19, 2025 Nov 26, 2025 $0.0100 0.521%
4 Aug 18, 2025 Aug 18, 2025 Aug 25, 2025 $0.0100 0.578%
5 May 20, 2025 May 20, 2025 May 27, 2025 $0.0100 0.690%

FAQ

What is the symbol for W&T Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for W&T is WTI and it is traded on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell W&T Stock?
Based on market data through Aug 04, 2026, StockInvest.us rates W&T (WTI) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of 0.71 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Buy in the previous daily evaluation. Since the Hold signal began on Jul 29, 2026, the price has fallen 3.12%. The current 3-month trend forecast projects a fall of 20.00%.

How to buy W&T Stock?
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What's the current price of W&T Stock?
As of the end of day on the Aug 04, 2026, the price of an W&T (WTI) share was $3.42.

What is the 52-week high and low for W&T Stock?
The 52-week high for W&T Stock is $5.08 and the 52-week low is $1.50.

What is the market capitalization of W&T Stock?
As of the Aug 04, 2026, the market capitalization of W&T is 508.82M.

When is the next earnings date for W&T?
The upcoming earnings date for W&T is Aug 05, 2026.
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ABOUT W&T OFFSHORE INC
W&T
W&T Offshore, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas producer, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Gulf of Mexico. The company sells crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas. As of December 31, 2021, the company had working interests in 43 fields in federal and state waters; and under lease approximately 606,000 gross acres, including approximately 419,000 gross acres on the G...
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