Group 1 Automotive Inc Stock Forecast
Green day on Thursday for Group 1 Automotive Inc
(Updated on Apr 25, 2024)
The Group 1 Automotive Inc stock price gained 0.250% on the last trading day (Thursday, 25th Apr 2024), rising from $299.71 to $300.46. It has now gained 5 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 4.94% from a day low at $286.81 to a day high of $300.98. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 11.05% over the past 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -156 thousand shares and in total, 242 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $72.66 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 $295.59, a level that may pose a second chance to hit a runner. According to fan-theory $327.13 will be the next possible trend-top level and thereby pose a resistance level that may not be broken at the first attempt.
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GPI Signals & Forecast
The Group 1 Automotive Inc 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 $277.50 and $275.26. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, April 18, 2024, and so far it has risen 14.17%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. 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. 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).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Group 1 Automotive Inc stock
Group 1 Automotive Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $299.71 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 $14.17 between high and low, or 4.94%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 4.02%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $291.03 (-3.14%) (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 (GPI) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 26th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 26th we expect Group 1 Automotive Inc to open at $296.08, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $291.66 and $309.26, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$8.80 (+/-2.93%) up or down from last closing price. If Group 1 Automotive Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.86% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $299.71, some $0.750 (0.25%) from the current price of $300.46, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Group 1 Automotive Inc stock A Buy?
Group 1 Automotive Inc 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 Group 1 Automotive Inc of Friday, April 26, 2024
Fair opening price April 26, 2024 | Current price |
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$296.08 ( 1.46%) | $300.46 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for GPI
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 310.25 | 3.26 % | |
R2 | 304.84 | 1.46 % | ||
R1 | 301.50 | 0.345 % | ||
Current price: | 300.46 | |||
Support | S1 | 290.67 | -3.26 % | |
S2 | 287.33 | -4.37 % | ||
S3 | 281.91 | -6.17 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Resistance | R3 | 0 | . | |
R2 | 0 | . | ||
R1 | 0 | . | ||
Current price | 300.46 | |||
Support | S1 | 299.71 | -0.250% | |
S2 | 279.50 | -6.98% | ||
S3 | 260.06 | -13.45% |
GPI Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Feb 12, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.470 | 0.176% |
2 | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.450 | 0.152% |
3 | Aug 02, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.450 | 0.171% |
4 | May 17, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $0.450 | 0.185% |
5 | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | $0.450 | 0.224% |
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