Brooks Automation (BRKS -$0.47 or -0.40% to $115.61) is consolidating well above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($109.56) after today's 4th consecutive loss, still above its "max buy" level. The prior high ($110) and its 50 DMA line define near-term support to watch on pullbacks.

Its current Earnings Per Share Rating has slumped to 56, well below the 80+ minimum for buy candidates under the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines. That rating seems low considering that it recently it reported Sep 21 quarterly earnings +33% on +27% sales revenues versus the year ago period, marking its 9th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18.

BRKS wedged higher but then stalled in recent weeks. It was highlighted in yellow in the 9/20/21 mid-day report with pivot point cited based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents (read here). It was last shown in this FSU section on 10/20/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "5th Quiet Gain Has Brooks Perched Near Prior Highs".

The Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment group is ranked 52th on the 197 Industry Groups list (L criteria). The number of top-rated funds that own BRKS shares has risen from 454 in Jun '20 to 626 in Sep '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Also, its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.9 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a Timeliness rating of A and Sponsorship Rating of B. Its small supply of 74.3 million shares outstanding (S criteria) can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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Brooks Automation (BRKS +$1.22 or +1.16% to $106.40) posted a 5th consecutive gain with light volume, approaching prior highs. Little resistance remains due to overhead supply. BRKS wedged higher but then stalled after highlighted in yellow in the 9/20/21 mid-day report with pivot point cited based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents (read here). Subsequent gains above the cited pivot point or above the prior high backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a proper technical buy signal.

BRKS rebounded after a slump below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/07/21. Fundamentals remain strong since it was last shown in this FSU section on 9/20/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Rallying Near High After Brief Consolidation Below 200 DMA Line".

It reported earnings +125% on +43% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, marking its 8th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18. Its current Earnings Per Share Rating is 96, well above the 80+ minimum for buy candidates under the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.

The Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment group is ranked 99th on the 197 Industry Groups list (L criteria). The number of top-rated funds that own BRKS shares has risen from 454 in Jun '20 to 629 in Sep '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Also, its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 2.0 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a Timeliness rating of A and Sponsorship Rating of B. Its small supply of 74.3 million shares outstanding (S criteria) can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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Brooks Automation (BRKS +$8.31 or +8.83% to $102.45) was highlighted in yellow in the earlier mid-day report with pivot point cited based on its 4/27/21 high plus 10 cents (read here). Subsequent gains above the pivot point backed by at least 40% above average volume may trigger a technical buy signal. It nearly challenged its 52-week high with today's big volume-driven gain. It rebounded after a slump below its 200 DMA line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 7/07/21.

Fundamentals remain strong since BRKS was last shown in this FSU section on 6/03/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average Line and Prior High". It reported earnings +125% on +43% sales revenues for the Jun '21 quarter versus the year ago period, marking its 8th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18. Its current Earnings Per Share Rating is 96, well above the 80+ minimum for buy candidates under the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.

The Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment group is ranked 46th on the 197 Industry Groups list (L criteria). The number of top-rated funds that own BRKS shares has risen from 454 in Jun '20 to 634 in Jun '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Also, its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.2 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a Timeliness rating of B and Sponsorship Rating of C. Its small supply of 74.3 million shares outstanding (S criteria) can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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Brooks Automation (BRKS -$2.61 or -2.60% to $97.77) is consolidating above its "max buy" level. Near-term support to watch is at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($94.92). Any more damaging losses below the recent low ($86.12 on 5/12/21) would raise serious concerns.

BRKS finished strong after highlighted in yellow in the 4/05/21 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 2/12/21 high plus 10 cents. It was last shown in this FSU section on 4/30/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Extended From Base and Consolidating After Recent Rally".

It reported earnings +144% on +30% sales revenues for the Mar '21 quarter versus the year ago period, marking its 7th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18. Its current Earnings Per Share Rating is 95, well above the 80+ minimum for buy candidates under the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.

The Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment group is ranked 57th on the 197 Industry Groups list (L criteria). The number of top-rated funds that own its shares has risen from 454 in Jun '20 to 581 in Mar '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Also, its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.4 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a Timeliness rating of A and Sponsorship Rating of C. Its small supply of 74.3 million shares outstanding (S criteria) can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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Brooks Automation (BRKS -$1.77 or -1.72% to $101.33) pulled back for a 2nd consecutive loss, retreating from its all-time high. It is extended from the prior base. Prior highs in the $91 area define initial support to watch above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($89.46).

BRKS finished strong after highlighted in yellow in the 4/05/21 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 2/12/21 high plus 10 cents. It was last shown in this FSU section on 4/07/21 with an annotated graph under the headline, "High Ranked Semiconductor Equipment Firm Powered Higher".

It reported earnings +104% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, marking its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18. Its current Earnings Per Share Rating is 93, well above the 80+ minimum for buy candidates under the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.

The Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment group is ranked 15th on the 197 Industry Groups list (L criteria). The number of top-rated funds that own its shares has risen from 454 in Jun '20 to 564 in Mar '21, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Also, its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.6 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a Timeliness rating of A and Sponsorship Rating of C. Its small supply of 74.2 million shares outstanding (S criteria) can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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Brooks Automation (BRKS +$1.16 or +1.18% to $99.52) edged higher for a 5th consecutive gain. Its color code was changed to green. It finished strong after highlighted in yellow in the 4/05/21 mid-day report (read here) with pivot point cited based on its 2/12/21 high plus 10 cents. It hit a new all-time high with heavier volume while clearing a 6-week base, but it is quickly getting extended from the latest base. It found support after undercutting its 50 DMA line ($83.10) in recent weeks.

It reported earnings +104% on +19% sales revenues for the Dec '20 quarter versus the year ago period, marking its 6th consecutive quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings history (A criteria) included a downturn in FY '18. Its current Earnings Per Share Rating is 94, well above the 80+ minimum for buy candidates under the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.

The Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment group is ranked 20th on the 197b Industry Groups list (L criteria). Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.4 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a Timeliness rating of A and Sponsorship Rating of C. Its small supply of 74.2 million shares outstanding (S criteria) can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

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Brooks Automation (BRKS +$1.67 or +4.81% to $36.36) finished strong after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 11/01/17 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). There was +312% above average volume as it clinched a technical buy signal with today's 5th consecutive gain, rallying to new multi-year highs.

The company has earned a 96 Earnings Per Share Rating, well above the 80+ minimum for buy candidates. The 7 latest quarterly comparisons through Mar '18 show strong earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) underpinned by solid sales revenues growth. Following a large drop in FY '12-13 its annual earnings history (A criteria) has been a good match with the fact-based investment system's fundamental guidelines.

The high-ranked Electronics - Semiconductor Equipment firm's current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.6 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has a Timeliness rating of B and Sponsorship Rating of B. Its small supply of 70.5 million shares outstanding (S criteria) can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.

Consolidating Still Well Above Prior High and 50 DMA Line - Wednesday, November 24, 2021

5th Quiet Gain Has Brooks Perched Near Prior Highs - Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Rallying Near High After Brief Consolidation Below 200 DMA Line - Monday, September 20, 2021

Consolidating Above 50-Day Moving Average Line and Prior High - Thursday, June 3, 2021

Extended From Base and Consolidating After Recent Rally - Friday, April 30, 2021

High Ranked Semiconductor Equipment Firm Powered Higher - Wednesday, April 6, 2021

Volume Was Heavy Behind Big Breakout Gain - Friday, June 15, 2018