One such tool, the "Swing trader: Volatility Balanced Strategy v.2 (TA)," recently demonstrated its prowess by generating a noteworthy +10.9% gain while trading PLUG over the course of the previous week. In this article, we delve into the technical analysis of PLUG's recent performance, exploring key indicators and earning results that can guide traders in navigating market volatility.
PLUG's Indicator Enters Downward Trend: On November 21, 2023, PLUG's Aroon Indicator entered a downward trend, catching the attention of Tickeron's A.I.dvisor. The AroonDown red line surged above 70, while the AroonUp green line dipped below 30 for three consecutive days. This pattern often signals a robust downward move for the stock. With a historical analysis of 265 similar instances, A.I.dvisor found that in 89% of cases, stocks moved lower when exhibiting this Aroon Indicator pattern. Traders may consider this as an opportunity to sell the stock or explore put options.
Earnings Report Overview: PLUG's most recent earnings report on November 09 revealed earnings per share of -46 cents, missing the estimated -31 cents. With 12.00M shares outstanding, the current market capitalization stands at 2.07B. This financial snapshot provides valuable insights into the company's recent performance, setting the stage for further analysis.
Market Capitalization Comparison: Comparing PLUG's market capitalization to the industry average and peers, we find that the average market capitalization across the Electrical Products Industry is 3.81B. The industry's market cap range spans from 750 to 181.26B, with notable outliers such as NISSF at the upper end and EDYYF at the lower end. Understanding PLUG's market position relative to industry benchmarks is crucial for investors seeking to make informed decisions.
Price Movement Insights: Analyzing price movement across the Electrical Products Industry, we observe that the average weekly price growth was stagnant at 0%. However, monthly and quarterly averages tell a more dynamic story, with 3% growth and a significant -20% contraction, respectively. Among PLUG's peers, ISUN experienced the highest price growth at 49%, while SING suffered the most significant decline at -74%. These insights help contextualize PLUG's price movements within the broader industry landscape.
Volume Dynamics: Volume is a key metric for assessing market interest and liquidity. The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Electrical Products Industry was -15%. Monthly and quarterly averages showed more positive trends, with 36% and 16% growth, respectively. Understanding volume dynamics aids traders in gauging market sentiment and potential trading opportunities.
Summary: As we navigate the complexities of the stock market, technical analysis and AI-driven trading tools like "Swing trader: Volatility Balanced Strategy v.2 (TA)" provide valuable insights. Traders and investors in PLUG can benefit from understanding the recent downward trend identified by the Aroon Indicator, coupled with a comprehensive analysis of earnings, market capitalization, price movements, and volume dynamics. These multifaceted insights empower market participants to make informed decisions in the face of market volatility.
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 PLUG declined for three days, in of 347 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for PLUG turned negative on March 26, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
The Aroon Indicator for PLUG entered a downward trend on April 17, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The RSI Indicator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 5 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an Uptrend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where PLUG advanced for three days, in of 252 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
PLUG may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued 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 (0.812) is normal, around the industry mean (3.967). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (40.807). PLUG's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.638). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.096) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.298) is also within normal values, averaging (138.878).
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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. PLUG’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. PLUG’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 79, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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