2/6/2024 1:01:43 PM - Pulling back from its all-time high toward its 50 DMA line ($403) with volume-driven losses. Reported Dec '23 quarterly earnings +12% on +9% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 4th consecutive quarterly comparison well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
1/30/2024 12:21:33 PM - Perched at its all-time high, extended from any sound base. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +2% on +6% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
11/16/2023 12:51:38 PM - Pulled back from its all-time high and violated its 50 DMA line with 3 damaging volume-driven losses testing prior lows in the $340 area. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +2% on +6% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
11/15/2023 1:13:35 PM - Pulling back from its all-time high and violating its 50 DMA line with today's 2nd consecutive volume-driven loss. The 11/07/23 mid-day report last cautioned members - "Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +2% on +6% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria)."
11/7/2023 1:07:07 PM - Perched at a new all-time high following a volume-driven gain on the prior session. Reported Sep '23 quarterly earnings +2% on +6% sales revenues versus the year-ago period, its 3rd quarterly comparison well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
11/6/2023 2:22:43 PM - Faces no resistance due to overhead supply and wedging to new all-time highs. Due to report Sep '23 quarterly results. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +8% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
10/20/2023 12:27:17 PM - Faces no resistance due to overhead supply but churning above average volume and pulling back this week after reaching a new all-time high. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +8% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
10/19/2023 12:41:39 PM - Faces no resistance due to overhead supply but churning above average volume and pulling back this week after reaching a new all-time high. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +8% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
10/17/2023 12:34:10 PM - Faces no resistance due to overhead supply as it is hitting another new all-time high with today's 6th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +8% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
10/16/2023 12:52:46 PM - Faces no resistance due to overhead supply as it is hitting a new all-time high with today's 5th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Jun '23 quarterly earnings +8% on +14% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Three of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were well below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
5/2/2023 1:06:11 PM - Faces no resistance due to overhead supply as it is hitting a new all-time high with today's 4th consecutive volume-driven gain. Reported Mar '23 quarterly earnings -13% on +13% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Two of the 3 latest quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
3/24/2023 12:28:30 PM - Found support near its 200 DMA line ($294.69) since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 12/23/22. Faces some resistance due to overhead supply up to the $325 level. Reported Dec '22 quarterly earnings +25% on +11% sales revenues versus the year-ago period. Two of the 4 latest quarterly comparisons were below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria).
12/23/2022 5:26:27 PM - Sputtering toward its 200 DMA line ($284) and it will be dropped from the Featured Stocks list tonight. A rebound above the 50 DMA line ($307.59) is needed for its outlook to improve. Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising fundamental concerns (C criteria).
12/19/2022 5:48:44 PM - G - Gapped down today for a damaging loss triggering a technical sell signal and its color code is changed to green. Only a prompt rebound above the 50 DMA line ($307.76) would help its outlook improve. Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising fundamental concerns (C criteria).
12/15/2022 4:58:25 PM - Y - Pulled back today with below average volume after wedging to new highs with light volume, testing support near its 50 DMA line ($307.71) and prior pivot point. Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising fundamental concerns (C criteria).
12/13/2022 6:47:26 PM - Y - Pulled back today with above average volume after wedging to new highs with light volume, testing support near its 50 DMA line ($307.36) and prior pivot point. Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising fundamental concerns (C criteria). See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
12/9/2022 3:16:43 PM - Y - Pulling back today with light volume after wedging to new highs with light volume. Its 50 DMA line ($306.72) defines near-term support to watch. Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising fundamental concerns (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
12/5/2022 5:26:46 PM - Y - Pulled back today with light volume breaking a streak of 5 consecutive gains. Its 50 DMA line ($304.35) defines near-term support above recent intra-day lows in the $287-288 area. Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising fundamental concerns (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
11/30/2022 5:37:34 PM - Y - Churned +322% above average volume today but only posted a small gain after briefly trading above its "max buy" level and ended in the lower half of its intra-day range, action indicative of distributional pressure. Its 50 DMA line ($302) defines near-term support above recent intra-day lows in the $287-288 area. Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising fundamental concerns (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
11/25/2022 2:55:05 PM - Y - Pulled back for a 2nd consecutive loss today with lighter volume. Its 50 DMA line ($300.44) defines near-term support above recent intra-day lows in the $287-288 area. Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising fundamental concerns (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
11/18/2022 4:23:00 PM - Y - Posted a 3rd consecutive gain today with light volume yet managed a best-ever close. Its 50 DMA line ($298) defines near-term support above recent intra-day lows in the $287-288 area. Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising fundamental concerns (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
11/16/2022 5:31:51 PM - Y - Consolidating above its 50 DMA line ($297) which defines near-term support above recent intra-day lows in the $287-288 area. Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising fundamental concerns (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. See the latest FSU analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
11/15/2022 2:40:45 PM - Y - Showed resilience after briefly undercutting its 50 DMA line ($296.69) which defines near-term support above recent lows in the $298 area. Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising fundamental concerns (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
11/11/2022 3:52:28 PM - Y - Showing resilience today after early weakness undercut its 50 DMA line ($295.73) which defines near-term support above recent lows in the $2987 area. Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising fundamental concerns (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
11/10/2022 5:52:16 PM - Y - Posted a 3rd consecutive gain today with +47% above average volume. Its 50 DMA line ($295.46) defines near-term support . Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising concerns (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
11/7/2022 5:22:52 PM - Y - Pulled back today with near average volume. Its 50 DMA line ($293.81) defines near-term support . Recently reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising concerns (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
11/3/2022 11:31:09 AM - Y - Holding its ground today, it touched a new all-time high on the prior session but ended with a small loss. Its 50 DMA line ($293) defines near-term support . Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising concerns (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
10/28/2022 1:43:46 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow after quickly rebounding above its 50 DMA line and back above its pivot point with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported Sep '22 quarterly earnings +14% on +18% sales revenues versus the year ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline raising concerns (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
10/27/2022 1:15:13 PM - G - Color code is changed to green while slumping back below its pivot point and undercutting its 50 DMA line ($291) with today's big volume-driven loss raising concerns. Due to report Sep '22 quarterly results after the close. Volume and volatility often increase near earnings news. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 8/15/22 high pus 10 cents in the 10/24/22 mid-day report. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
10/25/2022 7:19:50 PM - Y - There was a "negative reversal" today after early gains. Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 8/15/22 high pus 10 cents in the 10/24/22 mid-day report. Hit a new 52-week high as its gain above the pivot point was backed +58% above average volume triggering a proper technical buy signal. Reported greatly improved earnings on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year-ago period, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. See the latest FS analysis for more details and an annotated graph.
10/24/2022 5:46:14 PM - Y - Highlighted in yellow with pivot point cited based on its 8/15/22 high pus 10 cents in the earlier mid-day report. Hit a new 52-week high with today's gain above the pivot point backed +58% above average volume triggering a proper technical buy signal. Reported greatly improved earnings on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year-ago period, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong. See the latest FS analysis for more details and a new annotated graph.
10/24/2022 12:57:06 PM - Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 8/15/22 high pus 10 cents Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain. A gain and strong close above the pivot point backed by at least +40% above average volume may trigger a proper technical buy signal. Reported greatly improved earnings on +22% sales revenues for the Jun '22 quarter versus the year-ago period, and 3 of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
7/6/2022 12:33:09 PM - Challenging prior highs with today's 5th consecutive gain. Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($265) and the 6/23/22 mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +18% on +22% sales revenues for the Mar '22 quarter versus the year-ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong."
6/23/2022 12:22:40 PM - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line ($265) recently and challenging prior highs with today's 4th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +18% on +22% sales revenues for the Mar '22 quarter versus the year-ago period, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
5/2/2022 12:52:06 PM - Gapped down today testing its 50 DMA line ($256). Due to report Mar '22 quarterly results on Tuesday, 5/05/22. Reported earnings +34% on +27% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
4/29/2022 12:49:27 PM - Rebounded toward its all-time high with impressive gains in recent months after a deep consolidation since last noted in the 4/30/20 mid-day report. Due to report Mar '22 quarterly results on Tuesday, 5/05/22. Reported earnings +34% on +27% sales revenues for the Dec '21 quarter versus the year-ago period, its 2nd quarterly comparison above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) history has been strong.
4/30/2020 1:24:30 PM - Retreating from its all-time high with today's 4th consecutive loss. Rebounded impressively from support at its 200 DMA line. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to possibly develop and be noted in the weeks ahead. Reported earnings +125% on +76% sales revenues for the Mar '20 quarter versus the year-ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly comparisons were above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) has improved greatly following losses in FY '13-15.
4/7/2020 12:27:42 PM - Hit another new all-time high with today's early gain after a big gap up and volume-driven gain on the prior session. Recently tested support at its 200 DMA line ($203). Reported earnings +31% on +62% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. The Sep '19 quarter was below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) has improved greatly following losses in FY '13-15.
4/6/2020 12:31:35 PM - Hit a new all-time high with today's gap up and volume-driven gain. Recently tested support at its 200 DMA line ($202.67). Reported earnings +31% on +62% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. The Sep '19 quarter was below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) has improved greatly following losses in FY '13-15.
3/19/2020 1:05:11 PM - Recently testing support at its 200 DMA line ($199.54). Noted with caution in the 1/31/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +31% on +62% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. The Sep '19 quarter was below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) has improved greatly following losses in FY '13-15."
3/17/2020 1:31:33 PM - Rebounding after testing its 200 DMA line ($199). Last noted with caution in the 1/31/20 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +31% on +62% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. The Sep '19 quarter was below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) has improved greatly following losses in FY '13-15."
1/31/2020 1:32:03 PM - Reversed into the red after hitting new 52-week and all-time highs today. Reported earnings +31% on +62% sales revenues for the Dec '19 quarter. The Sep '19 quarter was below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Annual earnings (A criteria) has improved greatly following losses in FY '13-15.
11/20/2019 1:09:23 PM - Reversed into the red after hitting another new 52-week high today. Wedged higher after last noted in the 10/31/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +13% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly comparisons showed more solid earnings. Annual earnings (A criteria) has improved greatly following losses in FY '13-15."
10/31/2019 1:50:22 PM - Pulling back today, reversing after hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +13% on +21% sales revenues for the Sep '19 quarter, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Prior quarterly comparisons showed more solid earnings. Annual earnings (A criteria) has improved greatly following losses in FY '13-15.
3/30/2017 1:16:57 PM - Gapped up on the prior session hitting a new 52-week high but it faces resistance due to overhead supply up to the $143 level. Recent quarterly comparisons show solid earnings versus year ago losses. Annual earnings history included losses in FY '13-15, whereas the A criteria calls for strong earnings growth in the past 3-5 years.
5/14/2012 12:37:27 PM - Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high. After posting 2 considerable gains backed by heavy volume the 5/09/12 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show very strong sales revenues increases and solid earnings versus year ago losses. FY '11 was its first profitable year after many years of operating losses, whereas the A criteria calls for strong earnings growth in the past 3-5 years."
5/9/2012 1:09:24 PM - Pulling back today after hitting a new 52-week high with 2 considerable gains backed by heavy volume. The 5/08/12 mid-day report noted - "Recent quarterly comparisons show very strong sales revenues increases and solid earnings versus year ago losses. FY '11 was its first profitable year after many years of operating losses, whereas the A criteria calls for strong earnings growth in the past 3-5 years."
5/8/2012 12:36:49 PM - Up further today, hitting a new 52-week high following a considerable gap up gain with heavy volume on the prior session. Recent quarterly comparisons show very strong sales revenues increases and solid earnings versus year ago losses. FY '11 was its first profitable year after many years of operating losses, whereas the A criteria calls for strong earnings growth in the past 3-5 years