EverHint – Momentum Swing — Pullback Standard for Feb 19, 2026 – 3 Signals – Basic Materials Leads (2)
What This Signal Is (Quick)
Pullback Standard is a momentum swing trading strategy focused on Standard pullback setup - stocks that dipped below MA21 and reclaimed it.
Signal Type: Pullback (buy-the-dip opportunities)
Key Criteria:
- Market Cap: $1B+
- Volume: 1.5x+ average
- Price Action: Reclaimed MA21 after dipping below
- Holding Period: 1-4 weeks (swing trading timeframe)
- Risk Level: Medium
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
- Standard pullback setup - stocks that dipped below MA21 and reclaimed it
Ideal For: Swing traders looking for lower-risk entries in established uptrends after healthy pullbacks
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: $25M+ (varies by variant)
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Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
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Variant-specific filters applied
Holding Period: 1-4 weeks
Risk Level: Medium-High
How We Ranked Today
Ranked by composite momentum score (higher = stronger momentum)
📊 Momentum Swing — Pullback Standard Signals (3 Total)
Ranked by score:
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | Score | Vol Thrust | @52w | Insider Net | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSTM | Constellium SE | Basic Materials | 25.81 | 0.850 | 1.66x | 0.0% | — | 68 | $0.00 | 3.6 |
| 2 | LBTYA | Liberty Global Ltd. | Communication Services | 12.24 | 0.650 | 1.59x | 0.0% | — | 70 | $0.09 | 4.1 |
| 3 | CENX | Century Aluminum Company | Basic Materials | 52.50 | 0.000 | 1.56x | 0.0% | $-7.2M | 75 | $0.00 | 4.9 |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Basic Materials (2), Communication Services (1)
Insider selling: CENX (Century Aluminum Company, $-7.2M)
Data coverage: 33.3% insider, 0.0% congressional, 100.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 66.7% news
Peer Analysis
Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:
CENX (Century Aluminum Company): Leads 9 peers: CSTM ($25.81, +0.7%), AVNT ($42.51, -1.8%), TGLS ($51.63, -1.9%), HWKN ($144.94, +0.1%), FUL ($65.25, -2.5%) | Peer of: AVNT ($42.51, -1.8%), CSTM ($25.81, +0.7%), FUL ($65.25, -2.5%) and 3 more
LBTYA (Liberty Global Ltd.): Leads 6 peers: VEON ($55.59, +1.5%), LUMN ($8.03, +0.6%), PHI ($23.95, +0.6%), TDS ($45.54, +0.8%), TEO ($11.35, +2.6%) | Peer of: CCOI ($26.31, -4.9%), IHS ($8.05, +0.6%), LBRDK ($53.96, -3.0%) and 2 more
CSTM (Constellium SE): Leads 10 peers: KALU ($127.05, -8.8%), CENX ($52.50, +4.5%), DRD ($34.02, -0.3%), SID ($1.66), OLN ($24.28, -2.6%) | Peer of: CENX ($52.50, +4.5%), DRD ($34.02, -0.3%), ERO ($29.68, -1.4%) and 4 more
Recent Headlines
CENX (Century Aluminum Company)
- Here's Why 'Trend' Investors Would Love Betting on Century (CENX) (source)
- 3 Industrial Stocks to Buy as Sector Momentum Builds in 2026 (source)
CSTM (Constellium SE)
- Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) Reaches New 12-Month High Following Better-Than-Expected Earnings (source)
- Constellium SE (CSTM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript (source)
- Constellium SE (CSTM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript (source)
- Constellium (CSTM) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates (source)
- Constellium (CSTM) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates (source)
- Constellium Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results; Provides Full Year 2026 Guidance (source)
- Constellium Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results; Provides Full Year 2026 Guidance (source)
Market Context
The broader market shows a mixed performance with the S&P 500 nearly flat and the Nasdaq edging higher, while the Dow dips modestly lower. This divergence hints at selective risk appetite, favoring growth-oriented areas amid underlying caution. Elevated VIX levels at 20.23, up sharply by 4.60%, signal heightened volatility that amplifies intraday swings—ideal for momentum swing pullback strategies, which thrive on buying dips in established uptrends. However, the uptick in fear gauge tempers aggressive positioning, emphasizing tighter stops to navigate potential reversals.
For a standard momentum swing pullback approach with just three signals, current conditions favor disciplined entries during pullbacks, particularly as volatility supports larger intraday ranges without derailing core trends. The slight broad market resilience suggests sustained upside momentum, but the Dow's underperformance underscores uneven sector participation, potentially pressuring cyclical areas if risk appetite wanes further.
Basic Materials emerging as the top sector aligns with rotation dynamics, possibly drawing flows amid the Dow's lag and Nasdaq strength. This setup enhances pullback opportunities in materials leaders, but traders should monitor VIX momentum for whipsaw risks, prioritizing high-conviction signals in a low-volume signal environment to capitalize on volatility-driven mean reversion.
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