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OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:OTTR - US6896481032 - Common Stock

81.95 USD
-0.01 (-0.01%)
Last: 11/18/2025, 4:30:02 PM
81.95 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/18/2025, 4:30:02 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

7

Taking everything into account, OTTR scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. Although OTTR is only a medium performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.

OTTR is one of the lesser performing stocks in the Electric Utilities industry. 73% of 46 stocks in the same industry do better.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
OTTR is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so OTTR is performing more or less in line with the market.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, OTTR outperforms 44% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
In the last month OTTR has a been trading in the 74.15 - 86.12 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
OTTER TAIL CORP / OTTR Weekly stock chart
OTTER TAIL CORP / OTTR Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

OTTR has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 85.97. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.

Support and Resistance Analysis

71.71

86.83

5 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 80.73 to 81.13. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 78.89 to 78.96. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 76.13 to 76.99. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Strong support @74.62 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 72.43 to 72.89. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 85.97 to 85.97. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines 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 OTTR is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for OTTR is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength44.09NEUTRALOTTR is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of OTTR is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of OTTR is above a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of OTTR is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)52.28NEUTRALThe RSI value for OTTR is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.13POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests OTTR has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)68NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for OTTR is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.23MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for OTTR suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)25.67POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for OTTR suggests a strong trend.
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
83.9781.192.78 (3.31%)25.00%
An entry @83.97. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average.An exit @81.19. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The trade has a worst case loss of 2.78 points, which is 3.31%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.83%.

  • The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of OTTR. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
  • 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.
OTTER TAIL CORP / OTTR Daily stock chart

OTTER TAIL CORP

NASDAQ:OTTR (11/18/2025, 4:30:02 PM)

After market: 81.95 0 (0%)

81.95

-0.01 (-0.01%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Performance
% Chg-0.01%
1 Week-4.43%
2 Weeks-0.06%
1 Month4.78%
3 Month-4.68%
6 Month7.64%
12 Month1.45%
2 Year7.39%
3 Year37.43%
5 Year105.8%
10 Year207.74%
15 Year298.59%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.03
ATR(20)%2.23%
ATR Inc-35.17%
Range Today0.86
ADR(20)1.78
ADR(20)%2.17%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS44.09
3 months CRS34.02
6 months CRS58.68
Mansfield-0.45
10 Day High86.12
10 Day Low81.2
20 Day High86.12
20 Day Low74.15
52 Week High86.22
52 Week Low71.66
CS1 End81.13
CR1 Start85.97
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.46%
DER(5)0.07%
Volume249.94K
Volume Incr2.22%
Vol(5)213.93K
Vol(50)217.30K

OTTER TAIL CORP / OTTR FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for OTTER TAIL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to OTTR.


What is the current trend direction of OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) stock?

The current trend direction for OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) stock?

OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) has an RSI value of 52.2803. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) stock?

The short term momentum for OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) is positive.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for OTTER TAIL CORP?

OTTER TAIL CORP (OTTR) has a support level at 81.13 and a resistance level at 85.97. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of OTTR support and resistance levels.