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
SARO formed a bull flag pattern following Q1 2026 earnings reported May 7, with Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.33. The stock sits at $26.11 with key support at $25.10 and resistance at $27.20. The pattern quality scores well: structure at 15.0/15, breakout at 11.7/13, and volume at 10.5/12 for an overall 79.2/98 pattern rating. Revenue of $1,626.9M was up 13.3% year-over-year. The 74.49% win probability and bearish sector regime (score 0.12) suggest consolidation before directional clarity. Prior ascending triangle (35.5 score, April 16) and bullish pennant (29.0 score, May 1) confirm repeated bullish structure.
Stock Context
StandardAero delivered double-digit revenue growth across all three end markets: commercial aerospace, military, and business aviation. Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.33 beat analyst expectations of $0.25 by 32%. LEAP program revenues roughly quadrupled versus prior year with first LEAP 1A overhaul completed, and LEAP/CFM56 DFW programs expected to reach profitability in H1 2026. Management issued 2026 guidance of $6,275–$6,425M revenue and adjusted EPS $1.35–$1.45 expecting continued double-digit earnings growth. The company acquired Unified Turbines on May 7, an FAA Repair Station specializing in hot-section repairs for Pratt & Whitney and Honeywell engines, marking the 14th acquisition since 2015. Strong operational momentum and acquisition activity support renewed investor interest.
What to Expect
A successful bull flag breakout targets $26.97 on conservative measure—a modest 3.3% move from current $26.11. The pattern suggests price consolidation near resistance $27.20 before decisive upside thrust. Volume confirmation is critical: breakout requires volume ratio above current 0.61x to validate momentum. Invalidation occurs decisively below key support of $25.10, representing 3.8% downside risk. The 74.49% win probability and bullish market regime (0.62 score) support higher probability completion. Recent ascending triangle strength (35.5 score) reinforces bullish bias, though elevated beta of 1.4 and 20-day volatility of 43.49% suggest larger intraday swings during breakout.
Risk Factors
Volume significantly underperformed—current 2.6M shares traded at only 0.61x the 20-day average, weaker than typical flag confirmation. Margin pressure and negative free cash flow in Q1 were stated as temporary factors expected to unwind, but execution risk remains if normalization delays. The aerospace sector faces bearish headwinds (regime score 0.12), creating potential cross-currents to stock-specific strength. RSI at 51.33 shows neutral positioning—no overbought extreme, but limited upside momentum signal. Beta of 1.4 means SARO swings 40% wider than market, amplifying risk in sector selloffs. Three-month performance of -18.3% leaves stock 24.27% below 52-week highs, suggesting overhead resistance and potential profit-taking if breakout stalls near $27.20.
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 SARO a good swing trade?
SARO scored 79 out of 98 on our bull flag scan, with a 74% 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 $26.11, with a conservative target of $26.97 and a stop loss at $24.67.
What would invalidate this bull flag setup?
A close below the stop loss at $24.67 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 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
0.63
-1.0
0
+1.0
Industrials Sector
Bearish
0.12
-1.0
0
+1.0
Other Patterns Detected Today
Ascending Triangle
25 days in pattern
Strong
35.5
Bullish Pennant
14 days in pattern
Moderate
29.0