Bullish Moving Average Cross by PEP Boys (PBY)

Published on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 12:10
By Adrienne Chilton in Moving average crossovers, PBY, moving crosses, nyse:pby, pep boys

PEP Boys (NYSE:PBY) shares have crossed bullishly above their 10-day moving average of $9.93 on a volume of 416K shares. Swing traders may find an opportunity for a long position, as such a crossover often suggests higher prices in the near term.

Potential upside of 6.6% exists for PEP Boys, based on a current level of $10.08 and analysts' average consensus price target of $10.75. The stock should find initial resistance at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $10.10 and further resistance at its 200-day MA of $11.53.

Over the past year, PEP Boys has traded in a range of $8.31 to $15.46 and is now at $10.08, 21% above that low. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.38% lower and 0.59% higher over the past week, respectively.

The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack retails automotive parts and accessories, provides automotive maintenance and service, and installs parts. The Company operates PEP BOYS stores in the United States and Puerto Rico.

By Adrienne Chilton
achilton@fnno.com

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