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
Orion reported Q1 2026 results on April 28, 2026, forming a bullish pennant consolidation with strong technical structure (14.0/15) and quality breakout setup (13.0/13). The stock sits at $11.56, compressed between key support at $10.50 and resistance at $12.61—a tight 10.5% range ideal for pennant formation. Volume scores near maximum (12.0/12) with 1.05x relative volume, signaling healthy participation into the pattern. RSI at 47.36 shows neither overbought nor oversold conditions, and MACD histogram is positive at 0.0441. Overall score of 79.0 reflects a high-quality setup with 61.58% historical win probability.
Stock Context
Q1 2026 revenue reached $216 million with GAAP net income of $4.7 million ($0.12 EPS), while adjusted EBITDA was $8.7 million and adjusted EPS $0.05 per diluted share, supported by a $24 billion pipeline of opportunities. Demand for mission-critical waterfront infrastructure continues to build, particularly across defense and port modernization projects in the Marine segment. The company announced new contract awards totaling over $125 million through February 28, 2026. The February 3 acquisition of J.E. McAmis enhances competitive position by adding specialized marine capabilities and strategic assets for pursuing larger, complex projects. Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance of $900–$950M revenue (8.6% growth), adjusted EBITDA of $54–$58M (24% growth), and adjusted EPS of $0.36–$0.42 (56% growth). This execution backdrop and strong guidance support the pennant's formation during a period of operational acceleration.
What to Expect
A successful bullish pennant breakout targets $12.42 conservatively (measured move), with confirmation required at volumes matching or exceeding the 1.05x current relative levels. Breaking above $12.61 resistance with conviction suggests the next technical leg extends toward the pattern height projection. Historical data shows 61.58% win probability for this pattern type. Invalidation occurs on a breakdown below $10.50 support, which would signal consolidation failure. Price action should respect these levels through the remainder of April and into early May, with the pennant apex typically occurring within 1–4 weeks of formation.
Risk Factors
The company is hosting a Q1 earnings webcast on April 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET—today—creating immediate event risk as guidance and management commentary could shift sentiment. Stock beta of 2.02 signals elevated volatility relative to the broader market; a 5–10% sector or market correction could translate to 10–20% downside pressure here. Short interest stands at 1.3 million shares (3.4% of float), up 42.5% over the past 12 months, indicating growing bearish positioning that could accelerate any breakdown. The recent McAmis acquisition introduces integration execution risk and potential near-term margin pressure from onetime costs. Industrials sector beta and the speculative nature of defense/infrastructure spending make this sensitive to policy shifts or geopolitical developments affecting government contracting cycles.
Sources:
Orion Group Holdings Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
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Orion Group Q1 2026 results due April 28 | ORN Stock News
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ORN Stock Quote Price and Forecast | CNN
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Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (ORN) Stock Price, Quote, News & Analysis | Seeking Alpha
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Orion Group Holdings to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (ORN) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo Finance
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Orion Group Holdings Announces Over $125 Million in Contract Wins
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ORN Stock Price, News & Analysis | Orion Group Hldgs
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Orion Group Holdings Reports 4th Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and Initiation of 2026 Guidance
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Orion Group Holdings Reports First Quarter 2026 Results | Taiwan News | Apr. 29, 2026 04:05
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 ORN a good swing trade?
ORN scored 79 out of 98 on our bullish pennant scan, with a 62% 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 $11.56, with a conservative target of $12.42 and a stop loss at $10.91.
What would invalidate this bullish pennant setup?
A close below the stop loss at $10.91 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 bullish pennant 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
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Industrials Sector
Bullish
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-1.0
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+1.0
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