POST HOLDINGS INC (POST) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:POST • US7374461041
Taking everything into account, POST scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. Although POST is a bad performer in the overall market, the technical picture looks good in both the medium and short term time frames.
- 68% of all other stocks performed better in the past year than POST.
- Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
- POST is an average performer in the Food Products industry, it outperforms 58% of 87 stocks in the same industry.
- POST is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so POST is lagging the market.
- In the last month POST has a been trading in the 97.11 - 117.28 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, POST also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a support zone below the current price at 106.28, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 104.76 to 106.28. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 101.60 to 102.44. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 96.00 to 97.03. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
We can see 3 important resistance areas.
- Strong resistance @108.27 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 113.62 to 114.61. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @117.52 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
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 POST is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for POST is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 32.19 | NEUTRAL | POST is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of POST is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of POST is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of POST is above a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 53.82 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for POST is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.15 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests POST has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 45.45 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for POST is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.25 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for POST suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 31.48 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for POST suggests a strong trend. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108.28 | 106.08 | 2.20 (2.03%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @108.28. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @106.08. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 2.20 points, which is 2.03%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.51%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of POST. 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.
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POST HOLDINGS INC / POST FAQ
What is the technical rating for POST stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to POST.
What is the trend direction for POST stock?
The current trend direction for POST HOLDINGS INC (POST) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for POST HOLDINGS INC (POST) stock?
POST HOLDINGS INC (POST) has an RSI value of 53.8164. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the MACD signal for POST HOLDINGS INC?
The MACD indicator for POST HOLDINGS INC (POST) has a value of -0.152509, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the support and resistance levels for POST HOLDINGS INC?
POST HOLDINGS INC (POST) has a support level at 106.28 and a resistance level at 108.27. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of POST support and resistance levels.