EverHint – Momentum Swing — Breakout Standard for Feb 10, 2026 – 26 Signals – Technology Leads (6)

What This Signal Is (Quick)

Breakout Standard is a momentum swing trading strategy focused on Stocks within 3% of 52-week high - standard breakout momentum setups.

Signal Type: Breakout (momentum continuation)

Key Criteria:

• Near 52W High: Within 3%
• Volume: 1.5x+ average
• Momentum confirmation
• Holding Period: 1-4 weeks (swing trading timeframe)
• Risk Level: Medium

What Makes This Signal:

• Stock showing strong momentum near or at highs
• Increased volume confirms institutional interest
• Breaking out or consolidating near resistance
• Stocks within 3% of 52-week high - standard breakout momentum setups

Ideal For: Swing traders looking for breakout opportunities with confirmed momentum

Key Criteria:

• Strong RSI momentum (configurable thresholds)

• Volume surge above average

• Price momentum confirmation

• Minimum ADV: $25M+ (varies by variant)

• Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings

• Variant-specific filters applied

Holding Period: 1-4 weeks
Risk Level: Medium-High

How We Ranked Today

Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)

📊 Momentum Swing — Breakout Standard Signals (Top 10 of 26 total)

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Field Notes

Sector concentration: Technology (6), Consumer Cyclical (5), Industrials (5)

Insider selling: IR (Ingersoll Rand Inc., $-18.3M), PR (Permian Resources Corporation, $-30.2M), WMB (Williams Companies, Inc. (The), $-124K)

Insider buying: ICHR (Ichor Holdings, $+145K)

Data coverage: 30.8% insider, 3.8% congressional (1 older/1y), 100.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 30.8% news

Peer Analysis

Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:

VTRS (Viatris Inc.): Leads 10 peers: RDY ($14.04, -1.0%), MRNA ($41.99, +0.1%), ELAN ($25.61, +3.1%), EXAS ($103.35, +0.0%), BAX ($21.95, +1.0%) | Peer of: DOCS ($27.24, -0.9%), ELAN ($25.61, +3.1%), EXAS ($103.35, +0.0%) and 3 more

IR (Ingersoll Rand Inc.): Leads 13 peers: IEX ($214.58, +1.8%), FLS ($86.59, +1.1%), DCI ($109.57, +0.3%), FELE ($108.39, +0.4%), GGG ($94.22, +1.6%) | Peer of: BE ($148.66, -4.2%), DOV ($229.48, +2.0%), EME ($779.09, +0.4%) and 9 more

FLS (Flowserve Corporation): Leads 10 peers: AOS ($80.47, +1.8%), WTS ($315.02, -1.5%), RRX ($222.74, +2.8%), DCI ($109.57, +0.3%), GNRC ($182.30, -1.9%) | Peer of: AIT ($283.73, +0.5%), AOS ($80.47, +1.8%), ARMK ($40.96, +5.6%) and 20 more

UCTT (Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: MXL ($18.86, -0.8%), COHU ($32.53, +2.7%), INDI ($3.82, -2.5%), FSLY ($9.09, +4.2%), PLAB ($37.56, +0.1%) | Peer of: AAOI ($48.49, +1.2%), AMPL ($7.31, +0.8%), COHU ($32.53, +2.7%) and 6 more

DGX (Quest Diagnostics Incorporated): Leads 10 peers: WAT ($327.02, -0.3%), ILMN ($119.32, +1.8%), ZBH ($91.40, +1.9%), WST ($243.56, -2.2%), INCY ($100.05, -8.2%) | Peer of: BIIB ($188.99, -2.5%), GMAB ($30.60, -0.9%), ILMN ($119.32, +1.8%) and 11 more

ICHR (Ichor Holdings): Leads 9 peers: SKYT ($30.00, -1.1%), AEHR ($26.83, -2.8%), AOSL ($20.10, -4.2%), IMOS ($35.10, +2.8%), LAES ($4.06, +2.5%) | Peer of: AEHR ($26.83, -2.8%), AOSL ($20.10, -4.2%), CEVA ($23.10, +0.7%) and 4 more

HAS (Hasbro, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: MBLY ($9.40, +3.6%), PAG ($164.40, -1.3%), TXRH ($182.68, -2.7%), CCK ($111.56, +1.1%), GME ($24.82, +0.7%) | Peer of: MBLY ($9.40, +3.6%), TXRH ($182.68, -2.7%)

R (Ryder System, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: AL ($64.67, +0.1%), RYAAY ($67.08, -3.5%), ADT ($8.22, +1.4%), PONY ($14.73, -0.5%), GATX ($189.57, +0.2%) | Peer of: ADT ($8.22, +1.4%), AL ($64.67, +0.1%), ESAB ($134.44, +1.2%) and 12 more

PR (Permian Resources Corporation): Leads 10 peers: RRC ($35.81, -0.6%), APA ($27.45, -0.1%), OVV ($46.63, -0.8%), AR ($33.80, -1.3%), AM ($19.90, +0.8%) | Peer of: AM ($19.90, +0.8%), APA ($27.45, -0.1%), AR ($33.80, -1.3%) and 6 more

SSD (Simpson Manufacturing Company,): Leads 10 peers: AWI ($203.15, +1.6%), FBIN ($64.44, +6.2%), TTC ($99.10, +0.8%), AAON ($99.03, +0.2%), TFII ($123.99, +1.4%) | Peer of: AAON ($99.03, +0.2%), AGCO ($135.76, +1.6%), AL ($64.67, +0.1%) and 10 more

Congressional Activity

WAB (Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo) 🔴 Bearish (1y)

• 1 sale by 1 member
• Pattern: 1 full liquidation
• Top seller: Sen. Markwayne Mullin (OK) - 1 transaction ($15,001 - $50,000), 1 full liquidation

Recent Headlines

DGX (Quest Diagnostics Incorporated)

• Quest Diagnostics CEO on using blood testing for Alzheimer's diagnosis (source)
• Quest Diagnostics Inc (DGX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and Strategic Collaborations Propel Future Outlook (source)
• Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript (source)
• Quest Diagnostics' Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Stock Up (source)
• Here's Why Quest Diagnostics (DGX) is a Strong Momentum Stock (source)
• Quest Diagnostics (DGX) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates (source)
• Quest Diagnostics forecasts 2026 profit, revenue above estimates on lab test demand (source)
• Quest Diagnostics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results; Provides Guidance for Full Year 2026; Increases Quarterly Dividend 7.5% to $0.86 Per Share (source)
• Quest Diagnostics Increases Dividend 7.5% To $0.86 Per Quarter, Marking 15 Consecutive Years of Dividend Increases; Announces $1 Billion Increase in Share Repurchase Authorization (source)

UCTT (Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.)

• Optimize Financial Inc Buys New Position in Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. $UCTT (source)
• Strs Ohio Trims Stock Position in Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. $UCTT (source)

VTRS (Viatris Inc.)

• Viatris to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on February 26, 2026, and Host Investor Event on March 19, 2026 (source)
• Viatris Appoints Matthew J. Maletta as Chief Legal Officer (source)

Market Context

Current market conditions show a mild pullback across major indices, with the S&P 500 down 0.50%, Nasdaq declining 0.73%, and Dow Jones nearly flat at -0.01%. The VIX's 1.83% rise to 17.79 signals moderately elevated volatility, which favors momentum swing breakout strategies by amplifying intraday swings and potential breakout moves. However, this uptick in the fear gauge could also introduce more noise, increasing the risk of false breakouts in a choppy environment.

The slight downward trend in indices points to subdued risk appetite, tempering aggressive momentum pursuits as traders may hesitate on longs amid broader caution. For a standard momentum swing breakout approach generating 26 signals, this setup warrants tighter stops and confirmation of volume on breakouts to navigate the bearish tilt, particularly as downside pressure appears more pronounced in growth-oriented areas.

Technology's dominance as the top sector amid these dynamics suggests selective rotation toward high-beta names capable of defying the mild risk-off tone. Elevated volatility enhances swing potential in leading sectors like Technology, but overall trend caution implies focusing signals on pullback entries rather than chasing tops, balancing opportunity with prudent risk management.

Vlad's Take (EverHint)

Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Technology (6 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation. 1 signal with insider buying adds conviction. 7 signals showing insider selling warrant caution.

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