EverHint – Momentum Swing — Breakout Standard for Feb 19, 2026 – 21 Signals – Energy Leads (7)

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 21 total)

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Field Notes

Sector concentration: Energy (7), Industrials (4), Real Estate (3)

Insider selling: CLH (Clean Harbors, Inc., $-145K), FIX (Comfort Systems USA, Inc., $-4.2M)

Near-term earnings: FTI (TechnipFMC plc) report within 7 days. Higher volatility risk.

Data coverage: 9.5% insider, 4.8% congressional (1 recent/90d), 100.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 19.0% news

Peer Analysis

Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:

TS (Tenaris S.A.): Leads 9 peers: HAL ($35.37, +1.7%), PBA ($43.45, +0.9%), VG ($9.89, +3.6%), DVN ($44.66, +0.5%), EC ($12.58, +4.4%) | Peer of: CQP ($59.32, -0.0%), CTRA ($31.71, +0.8%), DVN ($44.66, +0.5%) and 6 more

OII (Oceaneering International, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: TDW ($73.85, +3.4%), INSW ($67.03, +2.5%), DKL ($53.76, -1.3%), PTEN ($8.50, +4.0%), DHT ($16.89, +1.3%) | Peer of: AMR ($176.73, -2.2%), BSM ($15.10, +1.8%), DKL ($53.76, -1.3%) and 10 more

TRGP (Targa Resources, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: EQT ($59.77, +1.9%), OKE ($86.88, +0.1%), CVE ($23.13, +4.0%), WDS ($19.06, +1.8%), CQP ($59.32, -0.0%) | Peer of: CVE ($23.13, +4.0%), EQT ($59.77, +1.9%), FSLR ($233.30, -2.2%) and 3 more

RHP (Ryman Hospitality Properties, I): Leads 8 peers: DRH ($9.88, -0.3%), TRNO ($64.98, -1.0%), EPRT ($32.55, +0.7%), REXR ($37.12, -0.3%), BPYPO ($15.30, -0.4%) | Peer of: APLE ($12.24, -0.2%), BPYPO ($15.30, -0.4%), BPYPP ($16.37, -0.2%) and 4 more

FTI (TechnipFMC plc): Leads 10 peers: HAL ($35.37, +1.7%), CTRA ($31.71, +0.8%), TS ($53.64, +7.9%), EC ($12.58, +4.4%), VG ($9.89, +3.6%) | Peer of: CTRA ($31.71, +0.8%), EC ($12.58, +4.4%), HAL ($35.37, +1.7%) and 7 more

DE (Deere & Company): Leads 10 peers: LMT ($666.51, +2.6%), ADP ($215.97, -0.6%), HON ($240.77, -0.1%), UNP ($262.97, -0.8%), PH ($1012.44, +1.5%) | Peer of: ADP ($215.97, -0.6%), CAT ($760.53, +1.1%), ETN ($377.32, -0.8%) and 3 more

TPH (Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: GRBK ($78.30, -1.3%), MHO ($141.59, -1.7%), CCS ($71.66, -2.1%), DFH ($20.69, -0.8%), PRKS ($35.54, +0.1%) | Peer of: CCS ($71.66, -2.1%), GEF ($74.39, -1.0%), GEF-B ($87.81, +0.3%) and 8 more

EIX (Edison International): Leads 5 peers: CMS ($75.85, +1.0%), KEP ($21.76, +1.3%), EVRG ($79.53, -1.1%), FTS ($56.49, +0.3%), LNT ($70.01, +0.7%) | Peer of: CMS ($75.85, +1.0%), ES ($73.67, +2.7%), EVRG ($79.53, -1.1%) and 7 more

ESI (Element Solutions Inc.): Leads 10 peers: EMN ($78.02, -2.8%), AXTA ($34.62, -2.7%), NEU ($607.04, -0.2%), BCPC ($175.00, -1.4%), EXP ($234.40, +1.3%) | Peer of: AXTA ($34.62, -2.7%), BCPC ($175.00, -1.4%), CC ($20.41, -3.5%) and 13 more

FIX (Comfort Systems USA, Inc.): Leads 12 peers: MYRG ($271.01, +3.9%), GVA ($133.59, +0.6%), DY ($419.40, +1.6%), MTZ ($275.61, +4.3%), EME ($803.55, +2.6%) | Peer of: BE ($159.00, +1.1%), CARR ($62.92, -2.2%), EME ($803.55, +2.6%) and 8 more

Congressional Activity

FIX (Comfort Systems USA, Inc.) 🟢 Bullish (90d)

• 1 purchase by 1 member
• Top buyer: Hou. Byron Donalds (FL) - 1 transaction ($1,001 - $15,000)

Recent Headlines

TPH (Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.)

• Are TPH, GLDD, AIRI, VAL Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders? (source)
• Are TPH, GLDD, AIRI, VAL Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders? (source)
• Are TPH, GLDD, NFBK Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders? (source)
• Are TPH, GLDD, NFBK Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders? (source)
• Tri Pointe Homes Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. - TPH (source)
• Tri Pointe Homes Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. - TPH (source)
• Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether TPH, STEL, DVN, MPX are Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders (source)
• Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether TPH, STEL, DVN, MPX are Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders (source)
• SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE: TPH) (source)
• Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm investigates whether Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. is obtaining a Fair Price for its Public Shareholders (source)
• Tri Pointe Homes Stock Soars After $4.2 Billion Acquisition Announcement (source)
• Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Fall After January Inflation Data — Tri Pointe Homes, Roku, Expedia In Focus (UPDATED) (source)
• TPH Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. is Obtaining a Fair Price for its Shareholders (source)
• Sumitomo Forestry Announces Strategic Combination with Tri Pointe Homes to Create a Leading U.S. Homebuilder (source)
• Tri Ponte Homes: Q4 May Represent A Bottom, But Valuations Still Look Concerning (source)

TS (Tenaris S.A.)

• Unveiling Tenaris (TS) Q4 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics (source)

Market Context

The market shows mixed breadth with the S&P 500 nearly flat at a modest gain, Nasdaq edging higher, and Dow Jones pulling back, signaling uneven participation across segments. Elevated VIX at 20.23, up sharply by 4.60%, points to heightened volatility that favors momentum swing breakout strategies. This environment amplifies intraday swings, creating opportunities for breakouts as price action becomes more pronounced, though it also raises the risk of false signals amid choppier conditions.

Trend direction remains cautiously neutral, with growth-oriented indices outperforming cyclicals, reflecting tempered risk appetite. The 21 momentum signals, concentrated in Energy as the top sector, suggest rotation toward defensive or commodity-linked areas amid the Dow's decline. Traders should prioritize signals with strong volume confirmation, as rising volatility could extend Energy breakouts but test broader risk tolerance if VIX persists higher.

Sector rotation implications are key, with Energy's leadership potentially driven by relative strength in a volatile, mixed market. This setup supports selective momentum plays but warrants tighter stops, given the VIX spike's potential to disrupt sustained trends across indices.

Vlad's Take (EverHint)

Today's signals: Strong sector concentration in Energy (7 signals) suggests sector-specific rotation.

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