Rent-A-Center trending higher, bullish signal generated
Rent-A-Center (Nasdaq: RCII) rents household durable goods to customers and seems like more of a retail-oriented company, but it is actually classified as an industrial company. Regardless of the industry classification, the stock has been performing very well over the last three months.
We see on the daily chart that the volatility on Rent-A-Center increased dramatically at the end of December and initially fell sharply. Since that time, the stock has rallied sharply and tacked on 90% from the low on December 18 through the high on March 14.
What jumped out to me on the chart was how the lows from late December, January, and February all connected to form an upward sloped trend line. The stock hit that trend line last week and it has since bounced back a little. The stock’s daily stochastic readings reached oversold territory last week and made a bullish crossover on March 25.
The Tickeron AI Trend Prediction tool generated a bullish signal on Rent-A-Center on March 22 and that signal carried a confidence level of 78%. There have been 65 previous signals on the stock and those signals have been accurate 60% of the time. This signal calls for a gain of at least 2% in the next week.
Rent-A-Center’s fundamentals are mixed in various ways. The earnings for the company have been flat over the past three years, but they were up 185% in the most recent quarter. Sales were declining at a rate of 8% per year over the last three years, but they grew by 4% in the last quarterly report. Even the management efficiency measurements are mixed. The return on equity is above average at 20.7%, but the profit margin is below average at 2.8%.
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Momentum Indicator for UPBD turns negative, indicating new downward trend
UPBD saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on August 17, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 81 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 81 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for UPBD turned negative on July 23, 2026. 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 40 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 40 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
UPBD moved below its 50-day moving average on August 06, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for UPBD crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 12, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 20 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where UPBD declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for UPBD entered a downward trend on August 24, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 63 cases where UPBD's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that 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 UPBD advanced for three days, in of 271 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
UPBD may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
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 (1.539) is normal, around the industry mean (28.672). P/E Ratio (12.571) is within average values for comparable stocks, (79.190). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (1.753). Dividend Yield (0.081) settles around the average of (0.046) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.240) is also within normal values, averaging (70.832).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. UPBD’s price grows at a lower 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 strong sales and a profitable 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. UPBD’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 94, placing this stock worse than average.
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a provider of consumer goods on rental purchase arrangements
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