MPLX LP Stock Forecast
MPLX LP stock upgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Buy Candidate after Friday trading session.
(Updated on Apr 26, 2024)
The MPLX LP stock price gained 0.167% on the last trading day (Friday, 26th Apr 2024), rising from $41.88 to $41.95. It has now gained 8 days in a row. It is not often that stocks manage to gain so many days in a row, and falls for a day or two should be expected. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.743% from a day low at $41.75 to a day high of $42.06. The price has risen in 8 of the last 10 days and is up by 3.22% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 2 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 3 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $114.18 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 10.08% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $44.22 and $47.74 at the end of this 3-month period.
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MPLX Signals & Forecast
The MPLX LP 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 $41.31 and $41.01. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical 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 Thursday, April 04, 2024, and so far it has fallen -0.94%. 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).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for MPLX LP stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $39.66 and $39.37. 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, MPLX LP finds support just below today's level at $39.66. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $39.37 and $38.85.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $0.310 (0.743%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.37%.
Since the MPLX LP has been rising for 8 days in a row, the risk over the next couple of days has increased. We don't expect a major reaction as the stock is in very good shape technically, and therefore hold a positive evaluation despite the very short term risk.
Our recommended stop-loss: $40.24 (-4.08%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 16 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (MPLX) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 29th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 29th we expect MPLX LP to open at $41.92, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $41.39 and $42.51, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.564 (+/-1.34%) up or down from last closing price. If MPLX LP takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.69% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $42.13 (0.43%) than the support at $39.66 (5.46%), 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.
Earnings coming up
MPLX LP will release earnings BMO on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $0.99. We will update the financials statements for MPLX LP, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 3.58% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is MPLX LP 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 MPLX LP 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: 4.590 Buy Candidate Upgraded
Predicted Opening Price for MPLX LP of Monday, April 29, 2024
Fair opening price April 29, 2024 | Current price |
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$41.92 ( 0.0715%) | $41.95 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for MPLX
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 42.23 | 0.667 % | |
R2 | 42.11 | 0.385 % | ||
R1 | 42.04 | 0.211 % | ||
Current price: | 41.95 | |||
Support | S1 | 41.80 | -0.354 % | |
S2 | 41.73 | -0.528 % | ||
S3 | 41.61 | -0.81 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Resistance | R3 | 42.35 | 0.95 % | |
R2 | 42.34 | 0.93 % | ||
R1 | 42.13 | 0.429 % | ||
Current price | 41.95 | |||
Support | S1 | 39.66 | -5.46% | |
S2 | 39.37 | -6.15% | ||
S3 | 38.85 | -7.39% |
MPLX Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Apr 23, 2024 | May 02, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | $0.85 | 2.03% |
2 | Jan 24, 2024 | Feb 02, 2024 | Feb 14, 2024 | $0.85 | 2.23% |
3 | Oct 24, 2023 | Nov 02, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | $0.85 | 2.41% |
4 | Jul 25, 2023 | Aug 03, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | $0.775 | 2.22% |
5 | Apr 25, 2023 | May 04, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | $0.775 | 2.29% |
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