EverHint – Momentum Swing — Pullback Large Cap for Feb 24, 2026 – 2 Signals – Healthcare Leads (1)
What This Signal Is (Quick)
Pullback Large Cap is a momentum swing trading strategy focused on Conservative large-cap pullbacks - established companies with strong fundamentals.
Signal Type: Pullback (buy-the-dip opportunities)
What Makes This Signal:
- Stock dipped below key moving average (short-term weakness)
- Stock reclaimed the moving average on increased volume (buyers stepping in)
- Indicates potential bounce/continuation after healthy pullback
- Conservative large-cap pullbacks - established companies with strong fundamentals
Ideal For: Conservative traders seeking lower-risk pullback entries in large, liquid stocks
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: $25M+ (varies by variant)
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Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
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Variant-specific filters applied
Holding Period: 1-4 weeks
Risk Level: Medium-High
How We Ranked Today
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
📊 Momentum Swing — Pullback Large Cap Signals (2 Total)
Ranked by score:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | Score | Vol Thrust | @52w | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELAN | Elanco Animal Health I... | Healthcare | 26.38 | 0.300 | 2.15x | 0.0% | 70 | $1.40 | 13.1 |
| 2 | FERG | Ferguson Enterprises Inc. | Industrials | 261.85 | 0.000 | 1.75x | 0.0% | 14 | $12.76 | 51.2 |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Healthcare (1), Industrials (1)
Data coverage: 0.0% insider, 50.0% congressional (1 recent/90d), 100.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 0.0% news
Peer Analysis
Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:
ELAN (Elanco Animal Health Incorporat): Leads 9 peers: RDY ($14.78, +0.5%), VTRS ($16.07, +0.7%), EHC ($104.84, -1.2%), SOLV ($73.42, +1.1%), NBIX ($130.96, +2.0%) | Peer of: EHC ($104.84, -1.2%), ENSG ($212.39, -0.8%), NBIX ($130.96, +2.0%) and 4 more
FERG (Ferguson Enterprises Inc.): Leads 10 peers: GWW ($1126.68, +0.9%), FAST ($45.46, +0.9%), ROP ($337.70, +0.6%), AME ($236.84, +2.3%), CARR ($63.53, +0.1%) | Peer of: AME ($236.84, +2.3%), CARR ($63.53, +0.1%), FAST ($45.46, +0.9%) and 9 more
Congressional Activity
FERG (Ferguson Enterprises Inc.) 🟢 Bullish (90d)
- 1 purchase by 1 member
- Top buyer: Hou. Richard W. Allen (GA) - 1 transaction ($15,001 - $50,000)
Market Context
Broad market indices advanced today, with the S&P 500 up 0.77%, Nasdaq gaining 0.98%, and Dow Jones rising 0.71%, signaling sustained bullish momentum and healthy risk appetite among investors. This upward trend supports momentum swing pullback strategies in large caps, as pullbacks within an overall uptrend offer attractive entry points for swing trades, particularly when paired with just two signals indicating selective opportunities rather than overcrowding.
The VIX declined sharply by 7.91% to 19.56, reflecting easing volatility and reduced market fear, which typically fosters larger intraday swings conducive to momentum strategies. Lower volatility levels enhance the reliability of pullback entries by minimizing whipsaws, allowing traders to capitalize on mean reversion in large cap names without excessive noise, though the still-moderately elevated VIX warrants tight risk management.
Healthcare emerging as the top sector amid broad gains hints at subtle rotation toward resilient areas, bolstering the viability of these large cap signals. In a risk-on environment, this leadership can amplify swing potential in healthcare momentum plays, as sector strength provides tailwinds for pullbacks to resolve higher, aligning well with the strategy's focus on high-conviction setups.
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