Swing Trading Plan
Holding Period
3-8 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
DORM is forming a rounding bottom pattern with moderate structural quality (score: 14/15). The stock trades at $122.71, situated between key support at $98.44 and resistance at $161.33. The setup shows reasonable breakout potential (11/13) but volume confirmation is underwhelming (7/12), with current volume 35% above average at 368K shares. RSI at 59 indicates neither overbought nor oversold conditions. The pattern suggests early-stage reversal with a potential measured move target of $128.03, representing only 4% upside from current levels.
Stock Context
Dorman reported Q1 2026 results on May 4, 2026, with diluted EPS of $1.43 and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.57, down 24% and 22% respectively, driven largely by tariff cost impacts from 2025. However, the company delivered first quarter net sales growth of 4.2% year over year despite ongoing economic uncertainty. Full-year 2026 guidance was reaffirmed with net sales expected to grow 7–9%, diluted EPS of $7.57–$7.97, and adjusted diluted EPS of $8.10–$8.50. The company returned $51 million to shareholders through stock repurchases at an average price of $118. Leadership changes announced in January position the company for operational improvement. Despite margin compression from tariffs, near-term confidence appears supported by guidance maintenance and consistent buybacks.
What to Expect
A successful rounding bottom breakout would require price to decisively clear resistance near $161.33 on strengthening volume (ideally above 350K shares). The conservative measured move target of $128.03 implies modest upside of 4.3% from current price, suggesting limited profit potential despite the 60.84% win probability. Invalidation occurs at support of $98.44, approximately 20% below current levels. The pattern's low volume score (7/12) means conviction on any breakout remains questionable; volume confirmation will be critical to differentiate between genuine reversal and continuation of consolidation.
Risk Factors
Company guidance includes tariff impacts enacted as of May 4, 2026, representing ongoing cost headwind exposure. The sector regime is bearish (0.15 regime score) while DORM itself carries low beta (0.49), offering only modest defensive characteristics. Q1 2026 showed adjusted EPS decline of 22% year-over-year despite revenue growth, signaling margin pressure persists. The conservative target of only $128.03 reflects limited upside in a pattern where volume support is weak. Macro risk remains elevated given the company's explicit acknowledgment of geopolitical uncertainty. Low relative volume (1.35x average) and the pattern's weak structure score suggest risk-reward is unfavorable without compelling volume confirmation.
Sources:
Dorman Products, Inc. - Dorman Products, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
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Dorman Products, Inc. - Dorman Products, Inc. Announces Date to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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Dorman Products, Inc. (DORM) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
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Dorman Products, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
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Dorman Products, Inc. - Dorman Announces Key Leadership Changes to Accelerate Growth Strategy
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Dorman Products Q1 2026 results due May 4 | DORM Stock News
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Dorman Q1 sales rise 4.2%, backs 2026 EPS outlook | DORM Stock News
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Dorman Products, Inc. - Dorman First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call
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Dorman Products, Inc. Announces Date to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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 DORM a good swing trade?
DORM scored 67 out of 98 on our rounding bottom scan, with a 61% historical win probability over a 3-8 trading days hold. Moderate setup based on our systematic scoring.
What is the entry, target, and stop loss for this setup?
The setup's reference price is $122.71, with a conservative target of $128.03 and a stop loss at $118.09.
What would invalidate this rounding bottom setup?
A close below the stop loss at $118.09 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 rounding bottom 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
0.80
-1.0
0
+1.0
Consumer Discretionary Sector
Bearish
0.16
-1.0
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+1.0
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