Swing Trading Plan
Holding Period
2-8 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
SANM is forming an inverse head and shoulders pattern with the stock currently at $199.56, positioned between key support at $181.00 and resistance at $210.55. The pattern structure scores 9.0/15, breakout strength is 13.0/13, and volume is exceptional at 10.0/12, with current volume at 894,906 shares (1.56x average). The setup achieved an overall score of 64/98 with a 61.3% win probability. RSI sits neutral at 50.1, and elevated beta of 2.02 reflects high volatility. The stock trades 80.7% above its 52-week low but remains 30.87% below its 52-week high, suggesting recovery potential within an established range.
Stock Context
Analysts have reiterated Sanmina as a Strong Buy with a price target of $277, driven by Q3 2026 results and the ZT Systems acquisition transforming SANM into a key AI infrastructure manufacturer. The company reported Q2 results with revenue of $4.01 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $3.16, both surpassing outlook. For fiscal 2026, the company raised revenue guidance to $14.0–$14.3 billion from prior guidance of $13.7–$14.3 billion. The board authorized a new $600 million share repurchase program with no expiration date, signaling confidence. Sanmina anticipates continued material shortages throughout the year, which could affect future operations. The bullish market regime (0.95) and sector regime (0.92) align with strong fundamentals driving this recovery pattern.
What to Expect
A successful inverse head and shoulders breakout above $210.55 resistance would target $210.22 conservatively (limited measured move given the proximity), with historical win probability at 61.3%. Volume confirmation is critical—the pattern requires sustained volume above 574,526 (20-day average) to validate the breakout; current momentum at 1.56x average volume is encouraging. The pattern invalidates decisively below key support at $181.00, representing a 9.1% downside risk from current price. Given the narrow target-to-current spread, success depends on a clean break above resistance with accelerating volume and follow-through buying over the subsequent trading sessions.
Risk Factors
Material component shortages are anticipated throughout the year, which could affect future operations. Beta of 2.02 indicates SANM is approximately twice as volatile as the market—whipsaws are likely during broader selloffs. Street targets already sit below the current price at $199.56, raising questions about valuation and whether the recent move is already priced in. The stock declined 7.61% over one week and 17.36% over three months despite fundamentals, suggesting profit-taking and sentiment reversals. RSI at 50.1 lacks overbought conditions, but with the stock 30.87% below its 52-week high following a recent 20% surge, any micro-cap rotation or AI sentiment fatigue could trigger rapid losses. Monitor for Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings guidance revisions and hyperscaler demand signals.
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 SANM a good swing trade?
SANM scored 64 out of 98 on our inverse head and shoulders scan, with a 61% historical win probability over a 2-8 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 $199.56, with a conservative target of $210.22 and a stop loss at $172.17.
What would invalidate this inverse head and shoulders setup?
A close below the stop loss at $172.17 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 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.