EverHint – SMA20 × SMA50 Crossover – Top 7 Buy and Top 8 Sell Signals for Feb 19, 2026
Excerpt: 15 signals. Technology leads (2). 3 with insider selling. price range $10-$346. RSI 25-87. sectors: Technology (2), Basic Materials (2), Industrials (2). 2 report earnings within 7 days. full analyst coverage, 40.0% have news.
What This Signal Is (Quick)
This strategy detects fresh crossovers between the 20-day simple moving average (SMA20) and the 50-day simple moving average (SMA50):
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Buy Signal (SMA20_x_SMA50_Buy) - "Golden Cross": SMA(20) crosses above SMA(50) on today's close
- Short-term momentum (20 days) exceeds medium-term trend (50 days)
- Bullish trend confirmation with high reliability
- Ideal for medium-term trend following (4-12 week holding periods)
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Sell Signal (SMA20_x_SMA50_Sell) - "Death Cross": SMA(20) crosses below SMA(50) on today's close
- Short-term momentum weakens below medium-term trend
- Bearish trend confirmation
- Can signal exit points or trend reversal alerts
Key Characteristics:
- Uses two SMAs (both simple moving averages) for maximum stability
- Most stable strategy - fewer signals but highest quality (fewer whipsaws)
- Better suited for medium-term trends with confirmed momentum
- Lower risk entries compared to faster EMA-based strategies
Key Criteria:
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Buy: SMA20 crosses above SMA50
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Sell: SMA20 crosses below SMA50
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Minimum ADV: $40M (liquidity filter)
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Earnings buffer: 7 days pre/post earnings
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Fresh crossover: Detected on today's close
Holding Period: 2-6 weeks
Risk Level: Medium
How We Ranked Today
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals)
📈 Buy-Side Signals (7 Total)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals):
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | RSI14 | Insider Net | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CNTA | Centessa Pharmaceutica... | Healthcare | 24.96 | 50.7 | — | 32 | $0.22 | 3.4 |
| 2 | IBN | ICICI Bank Limited | Financial Services | 30.44 | 56.1 | — | 57 | $209.98 | 108.8 |
| 3 | SRE | DBA Sempra | Utilities | 92.97 | 70.3 | $-2.5M | 76 | $6.45 | 60.7 |
| 4 | HR | Healthcare Realty Trus... | Real Estate | 18.09 | 73.6 | — | 69 | $-0.10 | 6.4 |
| 5 | ARM | Arm Holdings plc | Technology | 126.93 | 74.6 | — | — | $4.70 | 134.8 |
| 6 | OSW | OneSpaWorld Holdings L... | Consumer Cyclical | 22.42 | 74.9 | — | 68 | $1.72 | 2.3 |
| 7 | KTB | Kontoor Brands, Inc. | Consumer Cyclical | 67.65 | 87.4 | — | 74 | $7.31 | 3.8 |
📉 Sell-Side Signals (8 Total)
Ranked by RSI (lower RSI = more oversold for buy signals):
| Rank | Ticker | Company | Sector | Last ($) | RSI14 | Insider Net | Days → Earnings | Est EPS | Mkt Cap ($B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLF | Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. | Basic Materials | 10.27 | 25.4 | — | 4 | $1.60 | 5.9 |
| 2 | ATGE | Adtalem Global Educati... | Consumer Defensive | 96.75 | 34.2 | — | 76 | $10.58 | 3.5 |
| 3 | RJF | Raymond James Financia... | Financial Services | 158.03 | 38.4 | $-9.2M | 61 | $18.35 | 31.2 |
| 4 | HCC | Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | Basic Materials | 85.51 | 39.0 | $-11.0M | 68 | $11.81 | 4.5 |
| 5 | ASGN | ASGN Incorporated | Technology | 44.49 | 39.2 | — | 61 | $7.03 | 1.9 |
| 6 | GFL | GFL Environmental Inc.... | Industrials | 43.47 | 51.6 | — | 68 | $2.35 | 15.1 |
| 7 | WTRG | Essential Utilities, Inc. | Utilities | 39.09 | 52.8 | — | 81 | $2.60 | 11.1 |
| 8 | HEI | Heico Corporation | Industrials | 345.99 | 63.9 | — | 5 | $7.38 | 48.1 |
Field Notes
Sector concentration: Technology (2), Basic Materials (2), Industrials (2)
Insider selling: HCC (Warrior Met Coal, Inc., $-11.0M), SRE (DBA Sempra, $-2.5M), RJF (Raymond James Financial, Inc., $-9.2M)
Near-term earnings: CLF (Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.), HEI (Heico Corporation) report within 7 days. Higher volatility risk.
Data coverage: 20.0% insider, 0.0% congressional, 93.3% earnings, 100.0% analyst, 40.0% news
Peer Analysis
Understanding how these stocks relate to their industry peers:
CLF (Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.): Leads 10 peers: GGB ($4.12, +0.1%), TX ($43.51, -0.3%), CMC ($77.66, -1.3%), EMN ($78.02, -2.8%), BTG ($5.11, -5.0%) | Peer of: AG ($24.79, +9.7%), BTG ($5.11, -5.0%), BVN ($38.26, +1.2%) and 7 more
CNTA (Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc): Leads 10 peers: APGE ($68.93, -1.9%), XENE ($43.08, +1.3%), AAPG ($23.75, -3.8%), RARE ($21.83, +6.8%), CELC ($106.78, +1.0%) | Peer of: AAPG ($23.75, -3.8%), APGE ($68.93, -1.9%), ARQT ($27.95, +4.6%) and 11 more
WTRG (Essential Utilities, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: PNW ($98.41, +0.9%), AES ($16.37, +0.5%), OGE ($46.73, +0.5%), SBS ($29.39, +1.8%), UGI ($38.40, +0.8%) | Peer of: AES ($16.37, +0.5%), OGE ($46.73, +0.5%), PNW ($98.41, +0.9%) and 1 more
HR (Healthcare Realty Trust Incorpo): Leads 10 peers: CTRE ($39.94, -0.5%), AHR ($52.17, -0.2%), FR ($60.73, +0.6%), TRNO ($64.98, -1.0%), STWD ($18.01, -0.6%) | Peer of: AHR ($52.17, -0.2%), CTRE ($39.94, -0.5%), OPEN ($4.65, +0.4%) and 1 more
ATGE (Adtalem Global Education Inc.): Leads 9 peers: LRN ($82.94, -1.6%), LAUR ($33.99, -3.2%), STRA ($75.88, -0.9%), PRDO ($31.53, -1.3%), COTY ($2.63, +0.8%) | Peer of: AKO-A ($24.53, +4.4%), COTY ($2.63, +0.8%), EDU ($59.78, +0.3%) and 9 more
KTB (Kontoor Brands, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: PVH ($69.67, +0.5%), DORM ($127.73, -0.7%), SLGN ($47.97, -0.5%), RUSHA ($73.72, +2.4%), TNL ($75.42, +0.0%) | Peer of: CHH ($111.05, +1.5%), CROX ($96.48, -1.7%), CVCO ($578.75, -1.0%) and 9 more
RJF (Raymond James Financial, Inc.): Leads 9 peers: MS ($174.37, -1.3%), SCHW ($93.87, -1.6%), LPLA ($327.92, -1.3%), WTW ($301.01, -0.3%), FUTU ($153.50, +0.7%) | Peer of: ARES ($129.85, -3.1%), BGC ($9.71, +0.9%), CACC ($485.65, -3.9%) and 11 more
OSW (OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited): Leads 9 peers: FUN ($17.58, +8.4%), PRKS ($35.54, +0.1%), YETI ($47.06, -4.8%), SHOO ($39.15, -0.0%), PTON ($4.42, +2.3%) | Peer of: CAKE ($62.42, -2.6%), CPRI ($21.35, +1.4%), DRVN ($17.03, -0.3%) and 6 more
HCC (Warrior Met Coal, Inc.): Leads 10 peers: BTU ($33.97, +2.0%), ARLP ($25.90, +0.0%), CNR ($89.98, +1.1%), SEI ($49.98, -1.6%), CVI ($21.59, -3.4%) | Peer of: ARLP ($25.90, +0.0%), BTU ($33.97, +2.0%), CNR ($89.98, +1.1%) and 1 more
ASGN (ASGN Incorporated): Leads 9 peers: PLUS ($82.76, -1.1%), CXM ($5.60, +0.6%), DXC ($13.34, -1.6%), BBAI ($4.19, +2.4%), AI ($10.70, +0.9%) | Peer of: AI ($10.70, +0.9%), BBAI ($4.19, +2.4%), BELFA ($214.64, +3.8%) and 10 more
SRE (DBA Sempra): Leads 10 peers: AEP ($128.42, +0.9%), VST ($172.50, +1.1%), D ($65.46, +1.1%), XEL ($80.82, +1.4%), EXC ($47.36, +0.2%) | Peer of: AEP ($128.42, +0.9%), CEG ($291.66, -0.8%), D ($65.46, +1.1%) and 1 more
ARM (Arm Holdings plc): Leads 10 peers: AMAT ($369.83, +0.1%), QCOM ($141.27, -1.4%), INTC ($44.62, -1.9%), KLAC ($1469.90, -0.7%), LRCX ($237.39, -1.1%) | Peer of: AMAT ($369.83, +0.1%), AMD ($203.37, +1.6%), APH ($151.20, +2.4%) and 6 more
IBN (ICICI Bank Limited): Leads 9 peers: MFG ($9.32, +1.3%), UBS ($42.33, -2.2%), BBVA ($23.20, -1.2%), CB ($329.16, -0.0%), BMO ($143.56, +0.7%) | Peer of: CB ($329.16, -0.0%), CME ($303.91, +0.5%), HOOD ($75.65, +0.6%) and 2 more
GFL (GFL Environmental Inc. Subordin): Leads 10 peers: KTOS ($105.67, +8.7%), CLH ($281.34, +1.8%), CRS ($383.98, +3.1%), MTZ ($275.61, +4.3%), WWD ($390.92, -0.4%) | Peer of: KTOS ($105.67, +8.7%)
HEI (Heico Corporation): Leads 14 peers: EVEX ($3.13, +1.9%), MRCY ($89.86, +3.7%), AVAV ($281.67, +6.1%), HWM ($251.30, +0.8%), RTX ($205.41, +0.3%) | Peer of: AXON ($441.12, +2.6%), BE ($159.00, +1.1%), DAL ($67.44, -5.2%) and 6 more
Recent Headlines
ARM (Arm Holdings plc)
- Arm Holdings' Elevated Valuation Multiple Limits Near-Term Upside? (source)
- Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets See Glass Half Full in Whipsaw Week (source)
- NVIDIA Stock Rises After Exits Arm Holdings Sells Final Stake of $140 Million (source)
- Arm shares edge higher in premarket as Nvidia shakes up its AI bets (source)
ASGN (ASGN Incorporated)
- Cloudaware and Apex Systems Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation FinOps Solutions (source)
- ECS Names Government and Technology Leader Donnie Scott as President (source)
ATGE (Adtalem Global Education Inc.)
- Ross University School of Medicine Welcomes New Dean (source)
CLF (Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.)
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know (source)
CNTA (Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc)
- This Fund Just Disclosed a New $55 Million Bet on Centessa Amid 53% Stock Rally and CEO Transition (source)
- Nxera Pharma to Receive $1.8 Million Milestone Payment from Centessa Pharmaceuticals (source)
WTRG (Essential Utilities, Inc.)
- Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) Given Consensus Rating of “Hold” by Analysts (source)
- Essential Declares June 2026 Dividend (source)
- ABN Amro Investment Solutions Sells 71,145 Shares of Essential Utilities Inc. $WTRG (source)
Market Context
The broader market exhibits mixed performance, with the S&P 500 nearly flat at a modest +0.01% gain, Nasdaq edging higher by +0.19%, and Dow Jones slipping -0.30%. This divergence suggests cautious risk appetite, favoring growth-oriented areas amid broader uncertainty. For SMA20/SMA50 crossover signals, which rely on short- to medium-term trend confirmation, such choppy conditions can amplify false breakouts, particularly as the strategy's sensitivity to recent price action heightens vulnerability in sideways or mildly bullish environments like today's.
Elevated volatility, reflected in the VIX's +4.60% surge to 20.23, points to heightened intraday swings that challenge the reliability of these moving average signals. Crossovers may trigger prematurely on noise rather than sustained trends, increasing whipsaw risk for traders. However, with 15 total signals and Technology as the top sector, this setup aligns with pockets of strength in growth sectors, where momentum could sustain bullish crossovers despite overall market hesitation.
Sector rotation dynamics favor Technology's leadership, potentially supporting SMA20/SMA50 buy signals in that space as capital shifts from laggards like industrials. Yet, the Dow's decline underscores defensive leanings, tempering aggressive positioning. Traders should prioritize signals with strong volume confirmation to navigate volatility-driven distortions.
Vlad's Take (EverHint)
Today's signals: 3 signals showing insider selling warrant caution.
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