Swing Trading Plan
Holding Period
1-6 trading days
Expected figures are probability-weighted from our historical pattern database; Trade R:R is measured from the entry, target and stop levels.
Current Setup
Deckers reported fourth quarter FY 2026 revenue of $1.12 billion (10% growth) and full-year diluted EPS of $7.02 (11% growth), creating a bull flag pattern at $109.73. Structure scores 15.0/15 reflecting tight consolidation after the May 21 earnings release. Volume ratio of 0.73 suggests below-average participation, with breakout score of 10.5/13 indicating modest momentum confirmation risk. Key support sits at $105.13, resistance at $115.83, and conservative target at $113.35 (3.3% upside). Pattern quality of 75.7/98 reflects a solid but not exceptional setup. Win probability of 72.89% suggests historical pattern success in similar configurations.
Stock Context
HOKA and UGG delivered continued momentum, with HOKA achieving a 16% revenue increase and UGG posting 8% growth. Q4 beat forecasts with EPS of $0.96 versus $0.83 expected and revenue of $1.12 billion versus $1.09 billion forecast. Stock rose 4.38% in after-hours trading post-earnings, validating brand strength. Company increased share repurchase authorization by $3.5 billion to $5 billion total, signaling capital deployment confidence. However, FY 2027 guidance shows operating margin declining to 21.5% and company is not assuming tariff refunds, constraining upside. Consumer Discretionary sector is bearish (regime -0.74), creating headwinds despite company-specific strength.
What to Expect
Successful breakout above $115.83 resistance would trigger measured move targeting $113.35 conservatively, though pattern structure suggests potential extension toward 118–120 zone. Volume confirmation critical—current relative volume of 0.73 versus 20-day average requires expansion above 2.3M shares on breakout day to validate institutional participation. Pattern invalidates below support at $105.13, representing 4.3% downside risk. RSI of 57.4 provides room to run before overbought conditions emerge (>70). Historical win probability of 72.89% indicates pattern has tilted toward bulls post-earnings catalyst, but sector headwinds reduce execution certainty.
Risk Factors
Sector regime sharply bearish (-0.74) threatens discretionary spending appetite despite strong company metrics. Macroeconomic uncertainty and tariff exposure loom—management not assuming refunds in guidance. Elevated beta of 1.5 amplifies volatility risk in market pullbacks; 20-day volatility at 40% requires wider stops. Operating margin compression to 21.5% signals profitability pressure ahead. Volume significantly below average (0.73 ratio) means liquidity could evaporate on negative catalysts, creating gap risk. Next earnings cycle (December 2026) remains 6+ months distant—no near-term catalyst support. Current price $109.73 is still 13.26% below 52-week highs, suggesting recent weakness may reflect institutional profit-taking or macro concerns unresolved by Q4 beat.
How We Find and Score This Setup
We scan more than 6,000 NYSE and NASDAQ stocks every trading day and compare each detected pattern against a database of 370,000+ historical detections. Every setup is scored across three dimensions: Structure, Volume, and Breakout Readiness. Win probability is a calibrated estimate of how similar historical setups performed over the following 10 trading days. This is a swing trading tool built for multi-day holds. It is not built or tested for day trading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DECK a good swing trade?
DECK scored 76 out of 98 on our bull flag scan, with a 73% historical win probability over a 1-6 trading days hold. Good setup based on our systematic scoring.
What is the entry, target, and stop loss for this setup?
The setup's reference price is $109.73, with a conservative target of $113.35 and a stop loss at $103.69.
What would invalidate this bull flag setup?
A close below the stop loss at $103.69 would invalidate the setup and suggest the pattern has failed.
How is the win probability calculated?
Win probability is a calibrated estimate of how similar historical bull flag setups performed over the following 10 trading days, drawn from a database of 370,000+ historical pattern detections across 6,000+ NYSE and NASDAQ stocks.
Market & Sector Regime
Market
Bullish
0.54
-1.0
0
+1.0
Consumer Discretionary Sector
Bearish
-0.74
-1.0
0
+1.0
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