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
TNC is forming a symmetrical triangle pattern with moderate structural quality. The stock sits at $68.73, compressed between resistance at $66.34 and support at $65.55, representing a tight 1.2% consolidation range. Structure score of 11/15 and breakout score of 12/13 indicate the pattern is well-defined but has not yet triggered a decisive move. Volume remains elevated at 1.19x the 20-day average at 171,717 shares, supporting the pattern's technical validity. RSI at 59.68 shows neutral momentum—neither overbought nor oversold—positioning the stock for directional movement on breakout.
Stock Context
TNC reported Q3 2026 earnings on November 2, 2026, delivering adjusted EPS of $1.40, beating consensus estimates of $1.03 by 50.54%, though revenue of $322.3 million missed estimates of $337.6 million. Parts shortages in North America and softer demand in EMEA and APAC constrained shipments despite 6.2% year-over-year sales growth. Orders grew 9.5% year-over-year with backlog of approximately $118 million, signaling continued underlying demand strength. Robotics sales jumped 71%, representing a meaningful growth driver. On November 2, 2026—the same day as earnings—Tennant raised its quarterly dividend by 4.8% to $0.325 per share, demonstrating management confidence despite operational headwinds. The near-term technical setup is forming post-earnings consolidation after a strong Q3 beat.
What to Expect
A successful breakout above resistance at $66.34 would target $72.47 on the conservative measured move, representing 5.4% upside from current levels. Volume confirmation is critical—breakout on volume above 172,000 shares (current levels) would validate the move. The pattern invalidates decisively if price closes below key support at $65.55, which would negate the bullish setup. Win probability of 60.27% suggests the pattern has better-than-even odds of reaching target; historical symmetrical triangle performance in the Industrials sector would require confirmation above resistance followed by sustained buying to close the gap to $72.47.
Risk Factors
Parts shortages and softer international demand in EMEA and APAC present near-term execution risks. The Industrials sector is in a bearish regime (score 0.15), which headwinds sector-wide momentum for TNC despite its specific fundamental strength. Three-month performance is down 22.62%, indicating sustained pressure despite recent earnings outperformance—longer-term momentum remains negative. Volume ratio of 1.19x is modest; if volume drops below 144,000 on any breakdown attempt, conviction weakens significantly. Upcoming Q4 earnings will be critical; any miss on guidance reaffirmed in Q3 could trigger a sharp reversal given the stock's extended run from oversold levels. ATR volatility at 2.76% is moderate, but beta of 1.05 means sector weakness could accelerate downside if broader market deteriorates.
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 TNC a good swing trade?
TNC scored 73 out of 98 on our symmetrical triangle scan, with a 60% historical win probability over a 2-8 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 $68.73, with a conservative target of $72.47 and a stop loss at $64.10.
What would invalidate this symmetrical triangle setup?
A close below the stop loss at $64.10 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 symmetrical triangle 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
Neutral
0.10
-1.0
0
+1.0
Industrials Sector
Bearish
0.15
-1.0
0
+1.0
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