POST HOLDINGS INC (POST) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:POST • US7374461041
Taking everything into account, POST scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Compared to the overall market however, POST is a bad performer.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, POST is a bad performer in the overall market: 68% of all stocks are doing better.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- POST is part of the Food Products industry. There are 87 other stocks in this industry, POST did better than 58% of them.
- 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.
POST 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 support zone below the current price at 106.28, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
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3 important support areas can be observed.
- 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.
3 important resistance areas can be observed.
- 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 trade has a worst case loss of 2.20 points, which is 2.03%. | For a 0.51% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- 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.