Sanfilippo John B & Son (JBSS +$0.20 or -0.29% to $69.97) is consolidating above its "max buy" level. It has endured distributional pressure in recent weeks, as indicated by the losses on higher volume highlighted below. Prior highs and its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($65.97) define important near-term support to watch on pullbacks. It was last shown in this FSU section with an annotated graph on 3/15/16 under the headline, "Consolidating Above Near Term Support". 

On 2/22/16 gains backed by +48% above average volume triggered a technical buy signal. JBSS was highlighted at $62.25 with a pivot point cited based on its 11/02/15 high plus 10 cents in the 1/29/16 mid-day report (read here). A Special Dividend effective 11/30/15 impacted price history shown on some chart sources.

It reported earnings +43% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive earnings comparison (C criteria) above the +25% minimum guideline, and fundamentals remain strong. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady after a downturn in FY '11. 

The Food - Misc Preparation firm processes and markets various nuts. It has a Timeliness Rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of C. Its small supply of only 8.3 million shares (S criteria) in the float may contribute to greater price volatility. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 200 in Dec '14 to 271 in Dec '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.5 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days.

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Sanfilippo John B & Son (JBSS -$1.26 or -1.84% to $67.25) encountered distributional pressure last week while consolidating above prior highs and its 50-day moving average (DMA) line defining important near-term support.  It was last shown in this FSU section with an annotated graph on 2/22/16 under the headline, "Volume-Driven Gain For New High Close", posting gains backed by +48% above average volume triggering a technical buy signal. Prior highs define initial support to watch on pullbacks.

JBSS was highlighted in yellow with a pivot point cited based on its 11/02/15 high plus 10 cents in the 1/29/16 mid-day report (read here). A Special Dividend effective 11/30/15 impacted price history shown on some chart sources.

It reported earnings +43% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive earnings comparison (C criteria) above the +25% minimum guideline, and fundamentals remain strong. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady after a downturn in FY '11. 

The Food - Misc Preparation firm processes and markets various nuts. It has a Timeliness Rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of C. Its small supply of only 8.3 million shares (S criteria) in the float may contribute to greater price volatility. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 200 in Dec '14 to 263 in Sep '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.5 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days.

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Sanfilippo John B & Son (JBSS +$2.43 or +3.76% to $67.13) finished at a best-ever close with today's big gain backed by +48% above average volume triggering a technical buy signal. JBSS was highlighted in yellow with a pivot point cited based on its 11/02/15 high plus 10 cents in the 1/29/16 mid-day report (read here). A Special Dividend effective 11/30/15 impacted price history shown on some chart sources.

It reported earnings +43% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter, its 4th consecutive earnings comparison (C criteria) above the +25% minimum guideline, and fundamentals remain strong. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been steady after a downturn in FY '11. 

It was last shown in this FSU section with an annotated graph on 1/29/16 under the headline, "Gap Up Gain Nearly Challenging Prior Highs". The Food - Misc Preparation firm processes and markets various nuts. It has a Timeliness Rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of C. Its small supply of only 8.3 million shares (S criteria) in the float may contribute to greater price volatility. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 200 in Dec '14 to 261 in Sep '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.2 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days.

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Sanfilippo John B & Son (JBSS +$7.44 or +14.16% to $59.99) was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 11/02/15 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It gapped up today, rebounding from below its 200-day moving average (DMA) line to nearly challenge its 52-week high. It faces some near-term resistance due to overhead supply up through the $66 level. The considerable gain was encouraging, however disciplined investors will note that a gain into new high territory backed by at least +40% above average volume and strong finish above the pivot point is needed to trigger a proper technical buy signal.

Reported earnings +43% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '15 quarter and fundamentals (C and A criteria) remain strong. JBSS was dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/21/15, yet strong earnings coupled with the rebound above the 50 DMA line helped its outlook to improve.

It was last shown in this FSU section with an annotated graph on 12/17/15 under the headline, "Still Faltering Below 50-Day Moving Average Line". The Food - Misc Preparation firm processes and markets various nuts. JBSS reported earnings +34% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive earnings comparison (C criteria) above the +25% minimum guideline. Earnings rose +73% in the Mar '15 quarter and +27% in the Jun '15 quarter versus the year ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '11. 

It has a Timeliness Rating of B and a Sponsorship Rating of C. Its small supply of only 8.3 million shares (S criteria) in the float may contribute to greater price volatility. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 200 in Dec '14 to 261 in Sep '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 0.8 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight distributional pressure over the past 50 days.

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Sanfilippo John B & Son (JBSS -$0.41 or -0.76% to $53.70) has not rebounded after quiet losses undercut the recent low and triggered a technical sell signal. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price. A rebound above the 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($55.80) is needed for its outlook to improve.

It was last shown in this FSU section with an annotated graph on 11/30/15 under the headline, "Consolidating Above Prior Highs and 50-Day Moving Average".  It made little headway after highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 7/14/15 high plus 10 cents in the 10/27/15 mid-day report (read here).  The considerable gain backed by +162% above average volume and strong finish above the pivot point clinched a technical buy signal.

The Food - Misc Preparation firm processes and markets various nuts. JBSS reported earnings +34% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive earnings comparison (C criteria) above the +25% minimum guideline. Earnings rose +73% in the Mar '15 quarter and +27% in the Jun '15 quarter versus the year ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '11. 

It has a Timeliness Rating of B and a Sponsorship Rating of C. Its small supply of only 8.3 million shares (S criteria) in the float may contribute to greater price volatility. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 200 in Dec '14 to 246 in Sep '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 0.9 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight distributional pressure over the past 50 days.

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Sanfilippo John B & Son (JBSS -$1.49 or -2.52% to $57.55) gapped down today and tested support at its 50-day moving average (DMA) line which defines important support to watch. Its color code was changed to yellow while consolidating back below its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $57 area also define important support where more serious losses would raise concerns. Disciplined investors always limit losses by selling any stock that falls more than -7% from their purchase price.

It was last shown in this FSU section with an annotated graph on 11/12/15 under the headline, "  Consolidating Near "Max Buy" Level and Well Above Prior Highs". Prior highs in the $57 area acted as support during the pullback shortly after its technical breakout on heavy volume.

It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 7/14/15 high plus 10 cents in the 10/27/15 mid-day report (read here).  The considerable gain backed by +162% above average volume and strong finish above the pivot point clinched a technical buy signal.

The Food - Misc Preparation firm processes and markets various nuts. JBSS reported earnings +34% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive earnings comparison (C criteria) above the +25% minimum guideline. Earnings rose +73% in the Mar '15 quarter and +27% in the Jun '15 quarter versus the year ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '11. 

It has a Timeliness Rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of C. Its small supply of only 8.3 million shares (S criteria) in the float may contribute to greater price volatility. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 200 in Dec '14 to 246 in Sep '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.2 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days.

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Sanfilippo John B & Son (JBSS +$0.09 or +0.15% to $60.30 is consolidating near its "max buy" level. Prior highs in the $57 area acted as support during the pullback shortly after its technical breakout on heavy volume.

It was last shown in this FSU section with an annotated graph on 10/27/15 under the headline, "Small Supply in Food Firm Technically Breaking Out". It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 7/14/15 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here).  The considerable gain backed by +162% above average volume and strong finish above the pivot point clinched a technical buy signal.

The Food - Misc Preparation firm processes and markets various nuts. JBSS reported earnings +34% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive earnings comparison (C criteria) above the +25% minimum guideline. Earnings rose +73% in the Mar '15 quarter and +27% in the Jun '15 quarter versus the year ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '11. 

It has a Timeliness Rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of C. Its small supply of only 8.3 million shares (S criteria) in the float may contribute to greater price volatility. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 200 in Dec '14 to 244 in Sep '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I 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.

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Sanfilippo John B & Son (JBSS +$4.62 or +8.73% to 57.56) was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 7/14/15 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). No resistance remains after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs with today's considerable gain backed by +162% above average volume. The strong finish above the pivot point clinched a technical buy signal.

The Food - Misc Preparation firm processes and markets various nuts. JBSS reported earnings +34% on +10% sales revenues for the Sep '15 quarter, its 3rd consecutive earnings comparison (C criteria) above the +25% minimum guideline. Earnings rose +73% in the Mar '15 quarter and +27% in the Jun '15 quarter versus the year ago periods. Its annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong after a downturn in FY '11. 

It has a Timeliness Rating of A and a Sponsorship Rating of C. Its small supply of only 8.29 million shares (S criteria) in the float may contribute to greater price volatility. The number of top-rated funds owning its shares rose from 200 in Dec '14 to 241 in Sep '15, a reassuring sign concerning the I 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.

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