MacFarlane Group plc Stock Forecast

MacFarlane Group plc stock upgraded to Buy Candidate.
(Updated on Apr 22, 2024)

MACF.L Signals & Forecast

The MacFarlane Group plc 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 £143.64. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately £135.76. 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. 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 Friday, April 12, 2024, and so far it has fallen -1.38%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. 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. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in the long-term chart.

Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for MacFarlane Group plc stock

MacFarlane Group plc finds support from accumulated volume at £142.00 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 £4.00 between high and low, or 2.81%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.89%.

Our recommended stop-loss: £137.16 (-4.09%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 6 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (MACF.L) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 23rd

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 23rd we expect MacFarlane Group plc to open at £144.00, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between £139.00 and £147.00, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-£4.00 (+/-2.80%) up or down from last closing price. If MacFarlane Group plc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 5.60% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at £143.50 (0.35%) than the support at £142.00 (0.70%), 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 MacFarlane Group plc 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 MacFarlane Group plc 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: 2.619 Buy Candidate Upgraded

Predicted Opening Price for MacFarlane Group plc of Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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