Mastech Holdings, Inc Stock Forecast
Mastech Holdings, Inc stock upgraded to Strong Buy Candidate.
(Updated on Mar 27, 2024)
The Mastech Holdings, Inc stock price gained 1.71% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 27th Mar 2024), rising from $8.75 to $8.90. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.71% from a day low at $8.75 to a day high of $8.90. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.3% 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 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 4 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $38.51 thousand.
The stock lies in the middle of a weak 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 5.95% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $9.08 and $9.75 at the end of this 3-month period.
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MHH Signals & Forecast
The Mastech Holdings, 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 $8.78 and $8.71. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, January 11, 2024, and so far it has risen 9.47%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Mastech Holdings, Inc has increased volume and follows the last lift in the price. This is considered to be a technical positive sign as volume should follow the price-formation. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued. 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 Mastech Holdings, Inc stock
Mastech Holdings, Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $8.56 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 $0.150 between high and low, or 1.71%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.57%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $8.55 (-3.94%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 52 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (MHH) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 28th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 28th we expect Mastech Holdings, Inc to open at $8.85, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $8.74 and $9.06, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.164 (+/-1.85%) up or down from last closing price. If Mastech Holdings, Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.69% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $8.56, some $0.340 (3.82%) from the current price of $8.90, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Mastech Holdings, Inc stock A Buy?
Mastech Holdings, Inc holds several positive signals and is within a weak rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score: 6.485 Strong Buy Candidate Upgraded
Predicted Opening Price for Mastech Holdings, Inc of Thursday, March 28, 2024
Fair opening price March 28, 2024 | Current price |
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$8.85 ( 0.562%) | $8.90 |
The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.
Trading levels for MHH
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
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Resistance | R3 | 9.00 | 1.12 % | |
R2 | 8.94 | 0.480 % | ||
R1 | 8.91 | 0.0820 % | ||
Current price: | 8.90 | |||
Support | S1 | 8.79 | -1.21 % | |
S2 | 8.76 | -1.60 % | ||
S3 | 8.70 | -2.25 % |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
Level | Price | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Resistance | R3 | 0 | . | |
R2 | 0 | . | ||
R1 | 0 | . | ||
Current price | 8.90 | |||
Support | S1 | 8.56 | -3.82% | |
S2 | 8.51 | -4.38% | ||
S3 | 8.40 | -5.62% |
MHH Dividend Payout History
# | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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1 | Oct 30, 2013 | Dec 05, 2013 | Dec 20, 2013 | $0.250 | 3.13% |
2 | Nov 29, 2012 | Dec 24, 2012 | Dec 21, 2012 | $0.80 | 25.48% |
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