EverHint – Momentum Swing — Explosive Volume Breakout for Feb 26, 2026 – 4 Signals – Industrials 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)
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:
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Strong RSI momentum (configurable thresholds)
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Volume surge above average
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Price momentum confirmation
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Minimum ADV: $25M+ (varies by variant)
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Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
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Variant-specific filters applied
Holding Period: 1-4 weeks
Risk Level: Medium-High
How We Ranked Today
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
📊 Momentum Swing — Explosive Volume Breakout Signals (4 Total)
Ranked by score:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | Score | Vol Thrust | @52w | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBLK | Star Bulk Carriers Corp. | Industrials | 25.02 | 1.000 | 2.96x | 0.0% | — | $4.17 | 2.9 |
| 2 | IMAX | Imax Corporation | Communication Services | 41.77 | 0.433 | 3.96x | 0.0% | 54 | $2.87 | 2.2 |
| 3 | NVAX | Novavax, Inc. | Healthcare | 11.19 | 0.233 | 5.16x | 0.0% | 69 | $0.20 | 1.8 |
| 4 | FTAI | FTAI Aviation Ltd. | Industrials | 310.04 | 0.100 | 2.70x | 0.0% | 61 | $10.80 | 31.8 |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Industrials (2), Communication Services (1), Healthcare (1)
Data coverage: 0.0% insider, 0.0% congressional, 75.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 25.0% news
Peer Analysis
Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:
NVAX (Novavax, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: ZBIO ($26.36, +1.3%), TERN ($40.92, -1.1%), UPB ($7.90, +2.1%), WVE ($15.36, +5.6%), TRVI ($11.52, +1.4%) | Peer of: HCSG ($21.76, +0.8%), STOK ($35.55, +0.1%), TRVI ($11.52, +1.4%) and 2 more
IMAX (Imax Corporation): Leads 8 peers: LION ($8.25, +0.1%), MSGE ($61.73, +2.6%), CMPR ($72.68, +0.8%), NN ($16.92, +0.1%), AMC ($1.14, -1.7%) | Peer of: CMPR ($72.68, +0.8%), IQ ($1.69, -4.5%), LION ($8.25, +0.1%) and 4 more
SBLK (Star Bulk Carriers Corp.): Leads 9 peers: BWLP ($17.84, +2.5%), SB ($6.54, +1.6%), ZIM ($28.86, -1.2%), CMBT ($14.30, -0.4%), PSIX ($92.07, -3.6%) | Peer of: ALG ($216.50, +1.6%), AMRC ($31.87, -3.0%), BWLP ($17.84, +2.5%) and 7 more
FTAI (FTAI Aviation Ltd.): Leads 10 peers: RBA ($101.81, +2.8%), CHRW ($184.08, +4.6%), ACM ($99.55, +5.7%), SNA ($386.67, +0.1%), WWD ($387.74, -1.5%) | Peer of: ACM ($99.55, +5.7%), AER ($150.39, +0.1%), AVAV ($259.62, +1.7%) and 12 more
Recent Headlines
NVAX (Novavax, Inc.)
- Novavax to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences (source)
- Novavax, Inc. (NVAX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript (source)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Maker Novavax Swings To Profit As Sales Climb (source)
- Novavax (NVAX) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates (source)
- S&P 500, Nasdaq Struggle Amid AI Rotation Pain (source)
- Novavax raises 2026 adjusted revenue outlook on strength in vaccine deals (source)
- Novavax Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Operational Highlights (source)
- Novavax (NVAX) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know (source)
- What's in Store for These 5 Medical Companies This Earnings Season? (source)
- Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. Sells 779,802 Shares of Novavax, Inc. $NVAX (source)
- Novavax to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on February 26, 2026 (source)
Market Context
The broader market exhibited mild downside pressure on this session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declining by 0.52% and 0.96%, respectively, while the Dow Jones showed relative resilience at a 0.09% drop. Elevated VIX at 18.64, up 3.15%, signals moderately higher volatility, which can amplify intraday swings ideal for momentum swing explosive volume breakout strategies. However, this environment heightens the risk of false breakouts, as choppier price action may erode momentum without sustained volume confirmation.
Short-term trend direction leans bearish across major indices, tempering overall risk appetite amid the uptick in fear gauge readings. Traders may exercise caution on long-side breakouts, favoring those with explosive volume to filter noise. The strategy's four signals, concentrated in the top-performing Industrials sector—mirroring the Dow's relative strength—suggest potential sector rotation toward cyclical areas less battered by the session's weakness, offering selective opportunities if volume surges align with pullback exhaustion.
This setup underscores the need for tight risk management, as rising volatility could extend swings but also invite whipsaws in a risk-off tilt, particularly outside leading sectors.
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