Under Armour Hitting Potential Resistance at its 50-Day Moving Average
Apparel and footwear manufacturer Under Armour (NYSE: UA) has jumped sharply over the past month, gaining over 20% since hitting its recent low on December 24. While the rally was welcomed by investors after the stock dropped almost 33% from December 6 through that low.
The rally could run in to some problems in the coming days as the stock has caught up to its 50-day moving average. The stock moved slightly above the trend line on Tuesday, but ended up closing below it. The stock fell on Wednesday and it looks like it could move lower in the coming weeks.
Under Armour had reached overbought territory based on the daily stochastic readings and the indicators made a bearish crossover on Wednesday which could also spell bad news for the stock in the days ahead.
From a fundamental perspective, Under Armour has been underperforming its peers in recent years. The company has seen its earnings decline by an average of 39% per year over the last three years. Sales have increased at a rate of 10% per year over that same period.
The management efficiency measures are below average for Under Armour as well. The return on equity stands at 4.2% and the profit margin is only 2.3%.
Looking at the Tickeron A.I. Trend Predictions for Under Armour, the results show an 87% probability of a drop of at least 4% in the next month.
UA in upward trend: 10-day moving average broke above 50-day moving average on September 24, 2024
The 10-day moving average for UA crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on September 24, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 14 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 .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
UA moved above its 50-day moving average on September 13, 2024 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
The 50-day moving average for UA moved above the 200-day moving average on September 24, 2024. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where UA advanced for three days, in of 321 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
UA may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 222 cases where UA Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for UA moved out of overbought territory on September 30, 2024. 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 36 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 36 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 10, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on UA as a result. In of 79 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for UA turned negative on October 09, 2024. 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 44 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 44 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where UA declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
Tickeron has a negative outlook on this ticker and predicts a further decline by more than 4.00% within the next month with a likelihood of 81%.
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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. UA’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued 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 (1.406) is normal, around the industry mean (3.051). P/E Ratio (7.888) is within average values for comparable stocks, (28.555). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.788) is also within normal values, averaging (1.991). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.036) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.551) is also within normal values, averaging (1.481).
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 Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
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. UA’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 80, placing this stock worse than average.
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a designer of branded performance products for men, women and youth
Industry ApparelFootwear