Office Equipment/Supplies Industry ($ACTG, $SCS, $HNI, $EBF, $ACCO) Shows Impressive +5.46% Weekly Performance Surge
Tickers in the industry - $ACTG, $SCS, $HNI, $EBF, $ACCO
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One such industry that has recently caught the attention of financial analysts is the Office Equipment/Supplies Industry. In the past week, this industry has displayed remarkable performance, with a notable increase of +5.46%. Let's delve into the theme and the group of tickers within it to better understand this surge.
The Theme: Office Equipment/Supplies Industry
The Office Equipment/Supplies Industry is a diverse sector that produces essential items regularly used in offices by businesses and organizations. This ranges from everyday office supplies like blank sheets of paper, calendars, and paper clips, to larger and higher-cost products such as computers, printers, photocopiers, and office furniture. Some companies in this sector have even ventured into related markets, offering services like business card printing and binding of high-quality documents.
Notable companies in this industry include Herman Miller, Inc., Steelcase Inc., and HNI Corporation, all of which contribute to the industry's vibrancy.
Group of Tickers in Focus
The following tickers are at the forefront of this thriving industry:
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ACTG (Acacia Research): This company has recently shown signs of a potential upswing. Its RSI Indicator moved out of oversold territory, hinting at a possible shift from a downward to an upward trend. Traders are likely to closely monitor this stock for buying opportunities. Over the past month, ACTG's price experienced a -5% downtrend, but during the week of 08/25/23 - 09/01/23, it showed signs of recovery.
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EBF: EBF has experienced a significant development as its 50-day moving average crossed bullishly above its 200-day moving average. This event is often seen as a long-term bullish signal, suggesting that EBF might be heading towards an upward trend. Despite experiencing a downtrend over the past month, it displayed a slight uptick during the week of 08/25/23 - 09/01/23.
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ACCO (Acco Brands): ACCO has garnered attention due to its MACD Histogram turning positive. In the past, when ACCO's MACD turned positive, it continued to rise in the majority of cases. This implies an 80% chance of a continued upward trend. Despite a recent downtrend in August, ACCO displayed a robust uptrend during the week of 08/25/23 - 09/01/23.
Market Cap Overview
The average market capitalization across the Office Equipment/Supplies Industry stands at 1.8 billion dollars. However, within this industry, there is a significant variance in market caps. The highest-valued company in this group is MCHSF, with a market cap of a staggering 90 billion dollars. In contrast, the lowest-valued company is KARE, with a market cap of just 542.3 thousand dollars.
High and Low Price Notable News
The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Office Equipment/Supplies Industry was a healthy 2.36%. However, the industry witnessed a slight decline on a monthly basis, with an average monthly price growth of -0.8%. Over the past quarter, the average quarterly price growth was -3.77%.
Notable mentions go to ACCO for experiencing the highest price growth at 11.96%, while BRTHY faced the largest decline at -3.85%. ACCO also displayed a substantial weekly gain of +5.57%, signaling a potential uptrend reversal, but it faced a decline of -5.14% in the previous week.
Volume Insights
Volume is a crucial indicator in assessing stock performance. The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Office Equipment/Supplies Industry was 20.17%. This number increased significantly on a monthly basis, with an average monthly volume growth of 43.03%. Over the past quarter, the average quarterly volume growth stood at 15.08%.
Notable volume spikes were observed in HNI, Acacia Research, and Ennis stocks, with record-breaking daily growth percentages well above their 65-Day Volume Moving Averages.
Summary
While the Office Equipment/Supplies Industry has seen recent price fluctuations and varying levels of performance among its key players, certain stocks, like ACTG, EBF, and ACCO, are showing signs of potential positive shifts. Investors and traders should closely monitor these stocks for potential opportunities, keeping in mind the broader industry trends and market conditions. As always, it's essential to conduct thorough research and consider your investment goals and risk tolerance before making any financial decisions.
ACCO in -1.74% downward trend, falling for three consecutive days on September 18, 2023
Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where ACCO declined for three days, in of 292 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for ACCO moved out of overbought territory on September 22, 2023. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 26 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 26 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 56 cases where ACCO's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 28, 2023. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on ACCO as a result. In of 95 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
ACCO broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 20, 2023. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for ACCO just turned positive on September 01, 2023. Looking at past instances where ACCO's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
ACCO moved above its 50-day moving average on September 14, 2023 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 10-day moving average for ACCO crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on September 20, 2023. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ACCO advanced for three days, in of 298 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 145 cases where ACCO Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.660) is normal, around the industry mean (1.994). P/E Ratio (25.773) is within average values for comparable stocks, (33.290). ACCO's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.374) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.291). Dividend Yield (0.052) settles around the average of (0.035) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.291) is also within normal values, averaging (1.228).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. ACCO’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. ACCO’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 89, placing this stock worse than average.
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Fundamental Analysis Ratings
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General Information
a manufacturer of office equipment
Industry OfficeEquipmentSupplies
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Correlation & Price change
A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, ACCO has been loosely correlated with AVY. These tickers have moved in lockstep 50% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is some statistical probability that if ACCO jumps, then AVY could also see price increases.
| Ticker / NAME | Correlation To ACCO | 1D Price Change % | ||
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| ACCO | 100% | -1.04% | ||
| AVY - ACCO | 50% Loosely correlated | +0.83% | ||
| SCS - ACCO | 41% Loosely correlated | -0.36% | ||
| HNI - ACCO | 39% Loosely correlated | +0.90% | ||
| EBF - ACCO | 35% Loosely correlated | -0.60% | ||
| ACTG - ACCO | 29% Poorly correlated | -0.85% |