Swing Trading Plan
Holding Period
3-9 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
Firefly Aerospace exhibits a three white soldiers pattern forming at current price $18.25, following a strong double bottom established July 29 with 62 days of structure forming. The pattern quality scores solidly: structure 15/15, volume 12/12, breakout 13/13 for a combined 74/98 overall score. Price sits $2.26 above the 52-week low of $15.99, positioning near the lower half of its recent range. The pattern suggests early bullish momentum consolidation with volume ratio at 0.75x average — below-average participation but consistent with accumulation phase dynamics. Win probability registers 69.46%, indicating above-average statistical edge.
Stock Context
On October 21, 2026, Firefly Aerospace completed a preliminary design review for its Elytra spacecraft for NASA's MoonFall mission. In Q2 2026, the company posted record revenue of $117.7 million, representing 659% year-over-year growth driven by expanding defense launch awards and commercial spacecraft integration programs. To support U.S. Space Force Tactically Responsive Space framework demands, Firefly doubled spacecraft production infrastructure across Texas facilities, establishing automated production lines for Elytra vehicles and Blue Ghost lunar landers. The company will announce Q3 2026 financial results on November 10, 2026. Recent analyst actions show mixed sentiment: Goldman Sachs maintained a Hold rating on October 12, and Barclays initiated Equal Weight coverage on October 8.
What to Expect
A successful three white soldiers breakout would target $19.15 conservatively (measured move target), representing a +5% move above current price. Volume confirmation would require sustained participation above the 3.1M 20-day average; current 2.3M suggests entry accumulation phase preceding breakout confirmation. Invalidation occurs decisively below $15.99, the prior swing low established October 15. The 69.46% win probability suggests roughly 2:1 odds favoring upside follow-through. Pattern resolves typically within 5-10 days; the November 10 earnings report provides both catalyst opportunity and near-term event risk that could accelerate or override technical structure.
Risk Factors
Firefly faces several headwinds. Beta of 2.58 signals elevated volatility relative to broad market, amplifying whipsaw risk in this consolidation. The stock has fallen 70.65% from its 52-week high of $62.17, indicating it trades deeply depressed following a sharp drawdown from May 2026. The industrial sector regime is bearish (regime score -0.33), creating adverse sector tailwinds. Volume at 0.75x average represents below-normal participation—a red flag for early-stage breakouts lacking conviction. RSI at 42.03 remains neutral but beneath 50, suggesting subdued momentum. The nearby November 10 earnings represent both upside catalyst and binary risk; misses on defense contract execution or revenue guidance could shatter the pattern. Analyst sentiment remains cautious with recent Hold/Equal Weight ratings, and the stock must overcome 25 days of negative two-week performance (-5.78%) to establish fresh conviction.
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 FLY a good swing trade?
FLY scored 74 out of 98 on our three white soldiers scan, with a 69% historical win probability over a 3-9 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 $18.25, with a conservative target of $19.15 and a stop loss at $15.67.
What would invalidate this three white soldiers setup?
A close below the stop loss at $15.67 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 three white soldiers 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
Neutral
-0.20
-1.0
0
+1.0
Industrials Sector
Bearish
-0.33
-1.0
0
+1.0
Other Patterns Detected Today
Double Bottom
62 days in pattern
Strong
34.6