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KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC (KKD) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KKD - US5010141043

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+0.02 (+0.1%)
Last: 7/27/2016, 8:32:13 PM
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0 (0%)
After Hours: 7/27/2016, 8:32:13 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

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We assign a technical rating of 6 out of 10 to KKD. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, KKD is only an average performer.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
KKD is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that KKD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 79% of all stocks. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
In the last month KKD has a been trading in a tight range between 20.90 and 21.01.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC / KKD Weekly stock chart
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC / KKD Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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Although the technical rating is only medium, KKD does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a support zone below the current price at 20.97, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

14.64

21.76

When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 20.92 to 20.97. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 20.18 to 20.21. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @14.79 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 21.06 to 21.54. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for KKD is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for KKD is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength79.14POSITIVEKKD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 79.14% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of KKD is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of KKD is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of KKD is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)62.43NEUTRALThe RSI value for KKD is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.02NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests KKD has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)78.57NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for KKD is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)0.18LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for KKD suggests low volalility.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
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)
Example Setup

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.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
21.0220.930.09 (0.43%)25.00%
An entry @21.02. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high.An exit @20.93. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.09 points, which is 0.43%.For a 0.11% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% 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.
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC / KKD Daily stock chart

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC

NYSE:KKD (7/27/2016, 8:32:13 PM)

After market: 21 0 (0%)

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+0.02 (+0.1%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Performance
% Chg0.1%
1 Week0.14%
2 Weeks0.14%
1 Month0.38%
3 Month20.62%
6 Month43.25%
12 Month12.66%
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.03
ATR(20)%0.18%
ATR Inc-40.43%
Range Today0.03
ADR(20)N/A
ADR(20)%N/A
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS79.14
3 months CRSN/A
6 months CRSN/A
Mansfield1.94
10 Day High21.01
10 Day Low20.94
20 Day High21.01
20 Day Low20.9
52 Week High21.75
52 Week Low12.9
CS1 End20.97
CR1 Start21.06
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.24%
DER(5)-1.68%
Volume3.60M
Volume Incr35.04%
Vol(5)1.15M
Vol(50)993.37K

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC / KKD FAQ

What is the technical rating for KKD stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to KKD.


Can you provide the trend direction for KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC?

The current trend direction for KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC (KKD) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC?

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC (KKD) has an RSI value of 62.4272. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the buy/sell signal for KKD stock?

The buy/sell signal for KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC (KKD) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.


What are the support and resistance levels for KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC (KKD) stock?

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS INC (KKD) has a support level at 20.97 and a resistance level at 21.06. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of KKD support and resistance levels.