EverHint – Momentum Swing — Pullback Standard for Feb 25, 2026 – 3 Signals – Basic Materials Leads (1)
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)
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 | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTRN | Materion Corporation | Basic Materials | 161.53 | 0.300 | 1.62x | 0.0% | 63 | $0.00 | 3.3 |
| 2 | ELAN | Elanco Animal Health I... | Healthcare | 26.84 | 0.150 | 1.77x | 0.0% | 69 | $1.40 | 13.3 |
| 3 | ATRO | Astronics Corporation | Industrials | 78.84 | 0.000 | 2.73x | 0.0% | 6 | $0.00 | 2.8 |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Basic Materials (1), Healthcare (1), Industrials (1)
Near-term earnings: ATRO (Astronics Corporation) report within 7 days. Higher volatility risk.
Data coverage: 0.0% insider, 0.0% congressional, 100.0% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 33.3% news
Peer Analysis
Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:
MTRN (Materion Corporation): Leads 9 peers: TMC ($6.39, +0.5%), BCC ($83.62, -3.5%), OLN ($24.01, -1.1%), SKE ($36.41, +1.1%), CSTM ($25.99, +5.0%) | Peer of: BCC ($83.62, -3.5%), CSTM ($25.99, +5.0%), EXK ($13.24, +0.3%) and 2 more
ATRO (Astronics Corporation): Leads 9 peers: CDRE ($42.51, +0.8%), VVX ($67.88, -3.0%), DCO ($126.77, +0.8%), AMPX ($11.06, +2.4%), KMT ($40.03, -0.2%) | Peer of: CDRE ($42.51, +0.8%), HTZ ($4.42, -0.5%), VVX ($67.88, -3.0%)
ELAN (Elanco Animal Health Incorporat): Leads 9 peers: RDY ($14.60, -1.2%), VTRS ($16.08, +0.1%), EHC ($106.13, +1.2%), SOLV ($75.08, +2.3%), NBIX ($131.15, +0.1%) | Peer of: EHC ($106.13, +1.2%), ENSG ($213.84, +0.7%), NBIX ($131.15, +0.1%) and 4 more
Recent Headlines
ATRO (Astronics Corporation)
- Astronics Corporation (ATRO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript (source)
- Astronics Corporation Reports Strong Fourth Quarter Finish to 2025 (source)
- Here's How Aerospace Segment Powers Astronics' Growth Story (source)
- Astronics Q4 Earnings Loom: Should You Buy the Stock Ahead of Results? (source)
- Astronics (ATRO) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why (source)
Market Context
Broad market indices closed higher today, with the Nasdaq leading gains at +0.64%, followed by the S&P 500 at +0.45% and the Dow Jones at +0.27%. This uniform upward trend signals sustained bullish momentum and healthy risk appetite among investors, creating a favorable backdrop for momentum swing pullback strategies. In such environments, pullbacks tend to be shallow and short-lived, offering precise entry points for swings as the prevailing uptrend supports quick recoveries.
The VIX dropped sharply by 8.52% to 17.92, indicating reduced volatility and calmer intraday conditions. Lower volatility dampens exaggerated swings, which can benefit pullback strategies by minimizing whipsaws and false breakouts. However, it also compresses potential reward sizes, requiring tighter risk management to capitalize on subtler momentum continuations within the ongoing uptrend.
With Basic Materials emerging as the top sector amid broad gains, sector rotation appears to favor cyclical areas over recent high-flyers. This shift enhances the viability of momentum signals in materials, as capital flows into underperformers catching up, amplifying pullback opportunities while the low VIX supports controlled entries across rotating sectors.
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