GULF ISLAND FABRICATION INC (GIFI) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:GIFI - Nasdaq - US4023071024 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a technical rating of 7 out of 10 to GIFI. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, GIFI is only an average performer.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
In the last month GIFI has a been trading in the 6.59 - 7.03 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, GIFI turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 51% of all stocks.
GIFI is an average performer in the Energy Equipment & Services industry, it outperforms 66% of 63 stocks in the same industry.
GIFI is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so GIFI is lagging the market.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
GIFI has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a support zone below the current price at 6.78, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. We notice that large players showed an interest for GIFI in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.
- Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
More info and screens
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7.45
4 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 6.63 to 6.78. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @6.49 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @6.35 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 6.01 to 6.07. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 3 important areas.
- Resistance @7.08 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Resistance @7.23 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 7.35 to 7.38. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for GIFI is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for GIFI is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 51.51 | NEUTRAL | GIFI is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GIFI is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of GIFI is above a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of GIFI is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 55.04 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for GIFI is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.01 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests GIFI has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 42.91 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for GIFI is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.59 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for GIFI suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 16.27 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for GIFI suggests a weak or negative trend. |
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.09 | 6.62 | 0.47 (6.63%) | 15.09% |
| An entry @7.09. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @6.62. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 0.47 points, which is 6.63%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 15.09% of your capital in this trade. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
NASDAQ:GIFI (7/3/2025, 7:31:31 PM)
6.8
-0.02 (-0.29%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Performance
% Chg-0.29%
1 Week0%
2 Weeks0%
1 Month1.8%
3 Month12.77%
6 Month-4.23%
12 Month8.45%
2 Year100.59%
3 Year102.38%
5 Year129.73%
10 Year-40.4%
15 Year-62.14%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.18
ATR(20)%2.59%
ATR Inc-4.93%
Range Today0.16
ADR(20)0.18
ADR(20)%2.58%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS51.51
Mansfield-0.19
10 Day High6.99
10 Day Low6.59
20 Day High7.03
20 Day Low6.59
52 Week High7.59
52 Week Low5.12
CS1 End6.78
CR1 Start7.08
Volume & EV
DER(3)-4.97%
DER(5)3.73%
Volume12.60K
Volume Incr-38.81%
Vol(5)22.70K
Vol(50)49.05K