Swing Trading Plan
Holding Period
2-7 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
QUIK is forming a bull flag pattern at $11.88, defined by key support at $11.59 and resistance at $12.73. The pattern structure scores 15/15 (excellent), with volume ratio of 1.09x and breakout quality of 13/13, yielding an overall score of 81/98. The flag sits well-positioned after a 34.54% three-month surge and 173.71% above the 52-week low. Volume has increased to 205,488 shares (1.09x average), confirming consolidation support. RSI at 65.57 suggests upward momentum without overbought extremes. ATR volatility of 5.89% and beta of 1.77 reflect high-volatility semiconductor dynamics.
Stock Context
QuickLogic reported fiscal Q4 2025 results on March 3, 2026, with Q4 revenue of $3.7M, down 34.2% year-over-year but up 84.0% sequentially. Critically, the company forecasts nearly 50% sequential revenue growth in Q1 2026, driven by a $13 million government contract tranche that will begin revenue recognition in Q1. On March 17, 2026, QuickLogic announced a mid-6-figure contract for eFPGA Hard IP implementation in an Intel 18A-based customer ASIC. Management expects Q1 non-GAAP gross margins around 45%, with significant improvements in Q3-Q4 targeting a full-year average of 57%. The convergence of government defense contracts, commercial eFPGA design wins, and margin-expansion guidance explains the recent 26.92% monthly gain and positive technical setup now consolidating.
What to Expect
A successful breakout above $12.73 resistance would target $12.27 conservatively (the measured move implies further upside room). Historical bull flag win probability of 62.41% supports upside bias. Volume confirmation is essential—the pattern requires breakout volume exceeding the recent 205,488-share level to validate the move. The invalidation level sits at $11.59 support; a close below this would signal pattern failure and suggest short-term reversal. MACD histogram remains positive at 0.0608 and Bollinger Band positioning at 0.714 leaves headroom for an extension move. The 5.89% ATR provides expected intraday range context.
Risk Factors
Q4 GAAP net loss was $6.0M (loss $0.35/share) and non-GAAP net loss was $2.9M, indicating ongoing profitability challenges. The timing of funding for certain contracts remains uncertain, potentially impacting future revenue recognition. QuickLogic took a large impairment charge on Sensible assets due to prolonged sale discussions. The high beta of 1.77 means QUIK will amplify semiconductor sector downturns. RSI at 65.57 approaches overbought territory, leaving limited room for further momentum without pullback. The stock remains 6.75% below the 52-week high, and execution risk on the $89M SRH contract ceiling and commercial IP timing represent key near-term catalysts—delays could trigger disappointment given current elevated sentiment.
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 QUIK a good swing trade?
QUIK scored 81 out of 98 on our bull flag scan, with a 62% historical win probability over a 2-7 trading days hold. Strong setup based on our systematic scoring.
What is the entry, target, and stop loss for this setup?
The setup's reference price is $11.88, with a conservative target of $12.27 and a stop loss at $11.17.
What would invalidate this bull flag setup?
A close below the stop loss at $11.17 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
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Bullish
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