EverHint – Momentum Swing — Explosive Volume Breakout for Feb 18, 2026 – 5 Signals – Communication Services Leads (2)

What This Signal Is (Quick)

Explosive Volume Breakout is a momentum swing trading strategy focused on Breakouts with 2.5x+ volume surge - institutional buying pressure.

Signal Type: Breakout (momentum continuation)

Key Criteria:

• Volume: 2.5x+ average
• Breakout mode
• Strong institutional interest
• Holding Period: 1-4 weeks (swing trading timeframe)
• Risk Level: Medium-High

What Makes This Signal:

• Stock showing strong momentum near or at highs
• Increased volume confirms institutional interest
• Breaking out or consolidating near resistance
• Breakouts with 2.5x+ volume surge - institutional buying pressure

Ideal For: Traders seeking breakouts with exceptional volume confirmation

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 — Explosive Volume Breakout Signals (5 Total)

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Field Notes

Sector concentration: Communication Services (2), Industrials (1), Basic Materials (1)

Data coverage: 0.0% insider, 0.0% congressional, 100.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 40.0% news

Peer Analysis

Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:

YETI (YETI Holdings, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: PRKS ($35.51, +2.1%), PTON ($4.32, +3.1%), COLM ($64.28, +0.4%), GEF ($75.15, -1.2%), AEO ($25.08, +0.6%) | Peer of: AEO ($25.08, +0.6%), BKE ($53.26, -1.1%), COLM ($64.28, +0.4%) and 10 more

LBTYA (Liberty Global Ltd.): Leads 6 peers: VEON ($54.77, +4.3%), LUMN ($7.99, -1.2%), PHI ($23.82, +0.6%), TDS ($45.18, -2.9%), TEO ($11.06, -2.6%) | Peer of: CCOI ($27.66, +3.2%), IHS ($8.00, -1.2%), LBRDK ($55.66, +1.0%) and 2 more

CSTM (Constellium SE): Leads 10 peers: KALU ($139.38, -0.8%), CENX ($50.22, +2.7%), DRD ($34.11, +3.7%), SID ($1.66, -1.2%), OLN ($24.92, +4.4%) | Peer of: CENX ($50.22, +2.7%), DRD ($34.11, +3.7%), ERO ($30.10, +0.6%) and 4 more

MSGS (Madison Square Garden Sports Co): Leads 8 peers: NXST ($238.07, +2.0%), GSAT ($59.01, -0.1%), WPP ($18.50, +3.5%), TKC ($7.02, -1.9%), SIRI ($21.07, +0.2%) | Peer of: FWONK ($89.43, +3.1%), GSAT ($59.01, -0.1%), NXST ($238.07, +2.0%) and 2 more

ZIM (ZIM Integrated Shipping Service): Leads 9 peers: CMBT ($13.45, +1.8%), DAC ($108.00, +0.6%), BWLP ($17.26, +2.8%), SBLK ($24.71, +0.7%), CDLR ($26.43, +0.8%) | Peer of: BWLP ($17.26, +2.8%), CDLR ($26.43, +0.8%), CMBT ($13.45, +1.8%) and 8 more

Recent Headlines

YETI (YETI Holdings, Inc.)

• Yeti (YETI) Q4 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates (source)
• Financial Contrast: YETI (NYSE:YETI) versus Marine Products (NYSE:MPX) (source)
• Smith & Wesson Brands (NASDAQ:SWBI) versus YETI (NYSE:YETI) Financial Comparison (source)
• Earnings Preview: Yeti (YETI) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline (source)
• 1 Investment Firm Just Loaded Up on Yeti Shares. Here's why. (source)

ZIM (ZIM Integrated Shipping Service)

• Shipping Shock: ZIM Shareholders Secure Massive Cash Exit (source)
• ZIM (ZIM) Surges 25.5%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains? (source)
• Why ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Stock Surged Today (source)
• Why ZIM Is Biggest Moving Stock On Tuesday (source)
• Israel's ZIM workers ramp up strike in protest over Hapag-Lloyd takeover (source)
• Israel's ZIM workers ramp up strike in protest over Hapag-Lloyd takeover (source)
• Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Drop— ZIM Integrated Shipping, Masimo, Toll Brothers In Focus (UPDATED) (source)
• Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Drop— ZIM Integrated Shipping, Masimo, Toll Brothers In Focus (UPDATED) (source)
• First Look: WBD waiver; Ackman's Meta bet; Ford-China JV (source)
• First Look: WBD waiver; Ackman's Meta bet; Ford-China JV (source)
• ZIM Stock Soars 34% After Hapag-Lloyd Agrees Takeover. Why the Market Loves It. (source)
• ZIM Stock Soars 34% After Hapag-Lloyd Agrees Takeover. Why the Market Loves It. (source)
• Shipping Industry Is Thriving: 3 Stocks to Bet on Currently (source)
• Shipping Industry Is Thriving: 3 Stocks to Bet on Currently (source)
• ZIM to be Acquired by Hapag-Lloyd for $35.00 per Share in Cash at Aggregate Cash Consideration of Approximately $4.2 Billion; New Israeli Company, "New ZIM", to Acquire Portion of ZIM's Business (source)
• ZIM to be Acquired by Hapag-Lloyd for $35.00 per Share in Cash at Aggregate Cash Consideration of Approximately $4.2 Billion; New Israeli Company, "New ZIM", to Acquire Portion of ZIM's Business (source)
• Hapag-Lloyd in advanced talks to acquire Israel's ZIM Integrated Shipping (source)
• Hapag-Lloyd in advanced talks to acquire Israel's ZIM Integrated Shipping (source)
• ZIM Integrated buyout by Hapag-Lloyd faces some major hurdles (source)
• ZIM Integrated buyout by Hapag-Lloyd faces some major hurdles (source)

Market Context

Broad market indices showed modest gains today, with the Nasdaq leading at +0.55%, followed by the S&P 500 at +0.38% and the Dow at +0.18%. This upward trend reflects positive momentum across large-cap equities, fostering a supportive environment for momentum swing strategies that rely on explosive volume breakouts. The declining VIX at 19.62 (-0.81%) signals easing volatility, which tempers extreme intraday swings but still provides enough market movement to validate breakout setups without excessive whipsaws.

Lower volatility levels enhance the reliability of these signals by reducing noise in price action, allowing volume-driven breakouts to sustain in a risk-on climate indicated by the broad uptrend. However, the VIX remaining above typical calm levels suggests pockets of uncertainty, potentially amplifying swings in high-momentum names during active trading hours. Overall risk appetite appears healthy, aligning well with swing trades targeting continued upside.

Sector rotation dynamics favor Communication Services as the top-performing group, mirroring Nasdaq's outperformance and hinting at flows into growth-oriented areas. This rotation bolsters the 5 momentum signals by concentrating buying pressure where breakouts are most likely to extend, though traders should monitor for any broadening participation to avoid over-reliance on sector-specific moves.

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