By Mill Chart
Last update: Jul 29, 2025
Technical breakout strategies focus on identifying stocks with strong momentum that are consolidating before their next upward move. By using ChartMill’s Technical Rating and Setup Quality scores, investors can find stocks with good technical health and a high-probability consolidation pattern. This method helps traders answer two key questions: which stocks are ready for more gains, and when to enter for the best risk-reward balance.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) is currently a strong candidate for this breakout approach. The stock’s Technical Rating of 8 and Setup Quality score of 9 indicate a good mix of trend strength and consolidation structure.
The ChartMill Technical Rating looks at factors like relative strength, trend consistency, and moving average alignment. HPE’s score of 8 shows several positive traits:
While HPE’s relative strength beats 77% of the market, it ranks in the middle of its industry, Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals. However, its recent price action shows improving momentum.
The Setup Quality score of 9 points to a well-defined consolidation phase, often a precursor to a breakout. Key details from the technical report include:
The setup suggests an entry point just above resistance at $20.95, with a stop-loss below support at $20.64. While the tight stop reflects the consolidation’s precision, traders can adjust risk based on their strategy.
The combination of a high Technical Rating and Setup Quality fits the core ideas of breakout trading:
For investors looking for more breakout candidates, the Technical Breakout Setups screen provides an updated list of stocks meeting these criteria.
Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be seen as investment advice. Always do your own research and consider risk management before trading.
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