United States Lime & Minerals Stock Forecast
United States Lime & Minerals stock price up 0.84% on Thursday
(Updated on Apr 18, 2024)
The United States Lime & Minerals stock price gained 0.84% on the last trading day (Thursday, 18th Apr 2024), rising from $292.55 to $295.01. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.94% from a day low at $291.77 to a day high of $297.43. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -1.25% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 1 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 30 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $8.81 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 27.93% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $370.32 and $402.95 at the end of this 3-month period.
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USLM Signals & Forecast
The United States Lime & Minerals 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 $292.71 and $290.92. 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 Friday, April 05, 2024, and so far it has fallen -3.28%. 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 United States Lime & Minerals stock
United States Lime & Minerals finds support from accumulated volume at $291.29 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $5.66 between high and low, or 1.94%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.93%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $280.85 (-4.80%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 9 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (USLM) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 19th
For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 19th we expect United States Lime & Minerals to open at $294.74, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $288.10 and $301.92, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$6.91 (+/-2.34%) up or down from last closing price. If United States Lime & Minerals takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.69% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $297.24 (0.76%) than the support at $291.29 (1.26%), 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 United States Lime & Minerals 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 United States Lime & Minerals stock to perform well in the short-term.
Current score: 3.729 Buy Candidate Unchanged
Predicted Opening Price for United States Lime & Minerals of Friday, April 19, 2024
| Fair opening price April 19, 2024 | Current price |
|---|---|
| $294.74 ( 0.0931%) | $295.01 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for USLM
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 300.40 | 1.83 % | |
| R2 | 298.24 | 1.09 % | ||
| R1 | 296.90 | 0.640 % | ||
| Current price: | 295.01 | |||
| Support | S1 | 292.57 | -0.83 % | |
| S2 | 291.24 | -1.28 % | ||
| S3 | 289.07 | -2.01 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance | R3 | 304.88 | 3.35 % | |
| R2 | 301.23 | 2.11 % | ||
| R1 | 297.24 | 0.756 % | ||
| Current price | 295.01 | |||
| Support | S1 | 291.29 | -1.26% | |
| S2 | 258.67 | -12.32% | ||
| S3 | 258.05 | -12.53% |
USLM Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 02, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $0.250 | 0.0858% |
| 2 | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.200 | 0.0877% |
| 3 | Aug 02, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.200 | 0.0980% |
| 4 | May 03, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 | $0.200 | 0.103% |
| 5 | Feb 03, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | $0.200 | 0.130% |
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