Swing Trading Plan
Holding Period
3-7 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
PRIM has formed an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern at 84.57–92.0, testing support with structure score of 13/15 and breakout score of 13/13. Current price at $87.84 sits near the neckline between key support (84.57) and measured move target (92.0). Volume at 1.18M shares (86% of 20-day average) and MACD histogram positive (0.76) support accumulation phase. With 73/98 overall score and 68.87% win probability, the setup indicates a quality reversal pattern forming off recent lows. RSI at 47.79 shows no overbought condition. Three bullish patterns detected recently (bullish engulfing, higher lows with volume spike) reinforce the constructive technical backdrop emerging.
Stock Context
In May 2026, Primoris shares crashed 50% after reporting massive declines in Energy segment revenues and gross profits, with identified issues in its renewables business. The company completed a $399.5 million acquisition of PayneCrest Electric on May 1, 2026, expanding exposure to the high-growth data center services market. However, on June 22, 2026, Primoris revealed the departure of its Chief Operating Officer and slashed 2026 financial guidance due to cost overruns and delays on six projects. The company identified $110 million in total headwinds for the year, comprising $45 million from revenue pushouts and $65 million from direct cost overruns and margin compression. Recent price recovery suggests the initial shock may be pricing in worst-case scenarios, though execution risk remains elevated.
What to Expect
A successful breakout above $92.0 (measured move target) on volume above 1.36M shares would confirm the inverse head-and-shoulders, targeting further upside toward $95–98 resistance levels historically. At $84.57 support, the pattern invalidates if price closes below this level on volume spike, negating the reversal setup. The 68.87% win probability and 13/13 breakout score suggest solid historical precedent for this pattern type. Volume confirmation is critical given current relative volume at 0.86x; a breakout requires above-average conviction. Time horizon for pattern completion typically 2–4 weeks from formation.
Risk Factors
A class action securities fraud lawsuit was filed against Primoris for the period August 5, 2025 to June 22, 2026, with lead plaintiff deadline September 21, 2026, creating potential headline risk and legal overhang. Renewables business accounts for roughly 40% of Primoris' entire annual revenue, and execution on troubled six projects (two completed Q2, one due early Q3, two late Q3) is mission-critical. Beta of 1.2 indicates elevated volatility vs. market. Elevated volatility (20-day: 0.744) and depressed 3-month performance (-51.29%) suggest capitulation may be incomplete. Upcoming Q2 earnings (expected late July/early August) could trigger further volatility if results disappoint relative to revised guidance. COO departure signals internal management stress requiring monitoring.
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 PRIM a good swing trade?
PRIM scored 73 out of 98 on our inverse head and shoulders scan, with a 69% historical win probability over a 3-7 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 $87.84, with a conservative target of $92.00 and a stop loss at $81.55.
What would invalidate this inverse head and shoulders setup?
A close below the stop loss at $81.55 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 inverse head and shoulders 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
0.93
-1.0
0
+1.0
Industrials Sector
Bullish
0.61
-1.0
0
+1.0
Other Patterns Detected Today
Bullish Engulfing
2 days in pattern
Moderate
27.0
Higher Lows + Volume Spike
16 days in pattern
Good
32.0