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Violated 50-Day Moving Average Following Latest Earnings Report - Friday, May 3, 2019
Zebra Tech Corp Cl A (ZBRA +$0.52 or +0.25% to $206.46) slumped below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($214.71) with this week's damaging volume-driven losses triggering a technical sell signal. Weak action came after it reported earnings +14% on +9% sales revenues for the Mar '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news.It was last shown in this FSU section on 3/25/19 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Zebra Extended From Prior Base". ZBRA traded up as much as +19.7% after highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 11/06/18 high plus 10 cents in the 2/14/18 mid-day report (read here).
Fundamentals remain strong and the bullish action came after it reported earnings +33% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter,continuing its strong earnings track record. The past 4 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 553 in Sep '17 to 800 in Mar '19, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.0 is an unbiased indication its shares have been neutral concerning accumulation/distribution over the past 50 days. It has earned an B Timeliness Rating and a B Sponsorship Rating. There are 53.9 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
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Zebra Extended From Prior Base - Monday, March 25, 2019
Zebra Tech Corp Cl A (ZBRA -$2.27 or -1.10% to $204.97) is extended from the prior base after wedging higher with recent gains lacking great volume-conviction. Its 50-day moving average DMA line ($191) and prior highs in the $184 area define important near-term support to watch.ZBRA was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 11/06/18 high plus 10 cents in the 2/14/18 mid-day report (read here). It hit a new all-time high with +480% above average volume behind its gain clinching a technical buy signal. This FSU section on 2/14/19 included an annotated graph under the headline, "Big Volume-Driven Gain for New High".
Fundamentals remain strong and the bullish action came after it reported earnings +33% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter,continuing its strong earnings track record. The past 4 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 553 in Sep '17 to 740 in Dec '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 2.4 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned an A Timeliness Rating and a B Sponsorship Rating. There are 53.8 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
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Big Volume-Driven Gain for New High - Thursday, February 14, 2019
Zebra Tech Corp Cl A (ZBRA +$12.50 or +6.79% to $196.47) was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 11/06/18 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It hit a new all-time high with +480% above average volume behind its gain clinching a technical buy signal.Fundamentals remain strong and the bullish action came after it reported earnings +33% on +11% sales revenues for the Dec '18 quarter, continuing its strong earnings track record. The past 4 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
It rebounded impressively after a slump below its 200-day moving average (DMA) line since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/20/18. ZBRA was last shown in this FSU section on 12/18/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Consolidating Above 200-Day Moving Average".
The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 553 in Sep '17 to 735 in Dec '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 2.0 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned an A Timeliness Rating and a B Sponsorship Rating. There are 53.8 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
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Consolidating Above 200-Day Moving Average - Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Zebra Tech Corp Cl A (ZBRA +$3.96 or +2.49% to $162.93) rebounded a little today after a slump toward its 200-day moving average (DMA) line, ending -11.8% off its all-time high. A damaging volume-driven loss on the prior session violated its 50 DMA line ($168) and undercut the recent lows triggering a technical sell signal. The 200 DMA line ($156) defines important near-term support to watch. A rebound above the 50 DMA line is needed for its outlook to improve. Concerns remain until a follow-through day confirms a new market rally (M criteria).It reported Sep '18 earnings +54% on +17% sales revenues, continuing its strong earnings track record. Fundamentals remain strong. The past 3 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Recent sequential comparisons show encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
ZBRA has sputtered since last shown in this FSU section on 11/28/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Challenging High After Rebound Above 50-day Average". It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/08/18 high plus 10 cents in the 8/07/18 mid-day report (read here). It found support in recent months after pullbacks near its 200 DMA line.
The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 553 in Sep '17 to 698 in Sep '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.1 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned an A Timeliness Rating and a B Sponsorship Rating. There are 53.8 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
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Challenging High After Rebound Above 50-day Average - Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Zebra Tech Corp Cl A (ZBRA+$9.53 or +5.65% to $178.11) posed a big gain rebounding above its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($169) toward the prior high. The prior lows and 200 DMA line ($154) define important near-term support to watch.It reported Sep '18 earnings +54% on +17% sales revenues, continuing its strong earnings track record. Fundamentals remain strong. The past 3 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Recent sequential comparisons show encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
Confirming volume-driven gains for the stock were a reassuring sign after ZBRA was last shown in this FSU section on 11/06/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Hit New High Following Another Strong Earnings Increase". However, concerns also remain until a follow-through day confirms a new market rally (M criteria). It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/08/18 high plus 10 cents in the 8/07/18 mid-day report (read here). It faces very little resistance due to overhead supply. It found support in recent weeks after a pullback near its 200 DMA line.
Confirming volume-driven gains for the stock were a reassuring sign after ZBRA was last shown in this FSU section on 11/06/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Hit New High Following Another Strong Earnings Increase". However, concerns also remain until a follow-through day confirms a new market rally (M criteria). It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/08/18 high plus 10 cents in the 8/07/18 mid-day report (read here). It faces very little resistance due to overhead supply. It found support in recent weeks after a pullback near its 200 DMA line.
The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 553 in Sep '17 to 687 in Sep '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.1 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned an A Timeliness Rating and a B Sponsorship Rating. There are 53.8 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
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Hit New High Following Another Strong Earnings Increase - Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Zebra Tech Corp Cl A (ZBRA +$10.74 or +6.39% to $178.74) was highlighted in yellow with new pivot point cited based on its 9/14/18 high plus 10 cents. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. It reported Sep '18 earnings +54% on +17% sales revenues, continuing its strong earnings track record. A new high was hit with today's volume-driven gain, but it failed to finish above the pivot point to trigger a convincing technical buy signal. Confirming volume-driven gains for the stock would be a reassuring sign, however, concerns also remain until a follow-through day confirms a new market rally (M criteria). It faces no resistance due to overhead supply. It found support in recent weeks after a pullback near its 200 DMA line.
Fundamentals remain strong. The past 3 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Recent sequential comparisons show encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
ZBRA was last shown in this FSU section on 10/23/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Zebra Tech Sputtering Near 50-Day Moving Average". It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/08/18 high plus 10 cents in the 8/07/18 mid-day report (read here).
The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 553 in Sep '17 to 694 in Sep '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.1 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under slight accumulation over the past 50 days. It has earned an A Timeliness Rating and a B Sponsorship Rating. There are 53.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
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Zebra Tech Sputtering Near 50-Day Moving Average - Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Zebra Tech Corp Cl A (ZBRA -$1.48 or -0.88% to $166.70) is consolidating near its 50-day moving average (DMA) line ($168.50). The recent low ($147.89 on 10/11/18) defines near term support along with its 200 DMA line. It faces very little near-term resistance due to overhead supply up to $179.
ZBRA found support near its 200 DMA line after enduring damaging distributional pressure since last shown in this FSU section on 9/24/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Hovering Near All-Time High With Strong Fundamentals". It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/08/18 high plus 10 cents in the 8/07/18 mid-day report (read here). It gapped up hitting a new all-time high with a big gain backed by +337% above average volume.
The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 553 in Sep '17 to 692 in Sep '18, 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. It has earned an A Timeliness Rating and a B Sponsorship Rating. There are 53.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
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Hovering Near All-Time High With Strong Fundamentals - Monday, September 24, 2018
Zebra Tech Corp Cl A (ZBRA -$1.05 or -0.60% to $174.15) is hovering near its all-time high. The prior high in the $161 area defines support coinciding with its 50-day moving average (DMA) line. Fundamentals remain strong.
ZBRA was last shown in this FSU section on 8/07/18 with an annotated graph under the headline, "Big Gain for New High Backed by Heavy Volume". It was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/08/18 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It gapped up hitting a new all-time high with a big gain backed by +337% above average volume, rebounding from below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.
Recently it reported Jun '18 earnings +64% on +13% sales revenues. Three of the past 4 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Recent sequential comparisons show encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 553 in Sep '17 to 677 in Jun '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. Its current Up/Down Volume Ratio of 1.8 is an unbiased indication its shares have been under accumulation over the past 50 days. has earned an A Timeliness Rating and a B Sponsorship Rating. There are 53.7 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
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Big Gain for New High Backed by Heavy Volume - Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Zebra Tech Corp Cl A (ZBRA ) was highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 6/08/18 high plus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report (read here). It gapped up today hitting a new all-time high with a big gain backed by +337% above average volume, rebounding from below its 50-day moving average (DMA) line.
Recently it reported Jun '18 earnings +64% on +13% sales revenues. Three of the past 4 quarters showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria). Recent sequential comparisons show encouraging sales revenues acceleration. Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong since a downturn in FY '08 and '09.
The number of top-rated funds owning its shares from 553 in Sep '17 to 635 in Jun '18, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. It has earned a B Timeliness Rating and a B Sponsorship Rating. There are 53.4 million shares outstanding (S criteria) which can contribute to greater price volatility in the event of institutional buying or selling.
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