Quad Graphics Inc Stock Forecast
Quad Graphics Inc stock price ended at $4.59 on Thursday, after losing 1.50%.
(Updated on Apr 25, 2024)
The Quad Graphics Inc stock price fell by -1.50% on the last day (Thursday, 25th Apr 2024) from $4.66 to $4.59. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.18% from a day low at $4.54 to a day high of $4.64. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -5.17% 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 -31 thousand shares and in total, 60 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $273.81 thousand.
The stock lies in the lower of a very wide and falling trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $4.37 is broken, it will firstly indicate a stronger fall rate. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -15.57% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $3.69 and $4.81 at the end of this 3-month period.
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QUAD Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, April 18, 2024, and so far it has risen 1.77%. 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. The Quad Graphics Inc stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $4.63 and $5.03. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell along with the price during the last trading day, which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this stock may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Quad Graphics Inc stock
Quad Graphics Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $4.58 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock may move much during the day (volatility) and with periodic low trading volume this stock is considered to be "high risk". During the last day, the stock moved $0.0990 between high and low, or 2.18%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 4.54%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (QUAD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 26th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 26th we expect Quad Graphics Inc to open at $4.59, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $4.34 and $4.84, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.246 (+/-5.35%) up or down from last closing price. If Quad Graphics Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 10.71% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $4.58 (0.22%) than the resistance at $4.63 (0.87%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Earnings coming up
Quad Graphics Inc will release earnings AMC on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $0.0200. We will update the financials statements for Quad Graphics Inc, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 6.41% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is Quad Graphics Inc stock A Buy?
Quad Graphics Inc holds several negative signals and is within a very wide and falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock.
Current score: -2.288 Sell Candidate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for Quad Graphics Inc of Friday, April 26, 2024
| Fair opening price April 26, 2024 | Current price |
|---|---|
| $4.59 ( 0.0058%) | $4.59 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for QUAD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 4.69 | 2.16 % | |
| R2 | 4.65 | 1.34 % | ||
| R1 | 4.63 | 0.83 % | ||
| Current price: | 4.59 | |||
| Support | S1 | 4.55 | -0.82 % | |
| S2 | 4.53 | -1.33 % | ||
| S3 | 4.49 | -2.15 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 5.29 | 15.25 % | |
| R2 | 5.04 | 9.80 % | ||
| R1 | 4.63 | 0.87 % | ||
| Current price | 4.59 | |||
| Support | S1 | 4.58 | -0.218% | |
| S2 | 4.51 | -1.74% | ||
| S3 | 0 | . |
QUAD Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 | Mar 12, 2024 | $0.0500 | 0.99% |
| 2 | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 26, 2024 | Mar 12, 2024 | $0.0500 | 0.99% |
| 3 | Feb 18, 2020 | Feb 27, 2020 | Mar 09, 2020 | $0.150 | 4.41% |
| 4 | Oct 29, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Dec 06, 2019 | $0.150 | 3.33% |
| 5 | Jul 30, 2019 | Aug 16, 2019 | Sep 06, 2019 | $0.300 | 3.09% |
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