Affirm: seller dominance led to 3.64% drop in price forecast

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Affirm slips 3.64% today

Highlights

Affirm reported earnings per share of $0.23 on November 6, surpassing consensus estimates and signaling robust quarterly performance.
Quarterly revenue reached $933.34 million, exceeding expectations and highlighting Affirm’s continued growth momentum.
Alberta Investment Management Corp purchased 21,200 shares and Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake by 5.8%, reflecting heightened institutional interest.

Earnings beat and institutional buying fuel post-report optimism

Affirm reported strong quarterly earnings on November 6, with earnings per share of $0.23, surpassing consensus estimates and reflecting robust performance. Quarterly revenue reached $933.34 million, beating expectations and underscoring the company’s growth momentum. Institutional investment activity included Alberta Investment Management Corp’s purchase of 21,200 shares and Geode Capital Management LLC increasing its stake by 5.8%.

Seller momentum dominates as AFRM tests oversold support zone

The nearest dynamic resistance is marked by the Ichimoku Kijun at $72.54, while immediate support remains at $64.79, just above the MA-200. Momentum indicators continue to signal weakness, with the D1 MACD flashing a sell, ADX reflecting a lack of trend strength, and both RSI and CCI in bearish, oversold territory. Stoch RSI and Bull/Bear Power (BBP) reinforce the intraday dominance of sellers, though the Awesome Oscillator remains neutral. The asset opened at $67.05 and slipped to $65.69 — trading close to today’s low of $65.23 in a session marked by consistent selling pressure following the gap down at the open.

Directional breakouts hinge on $64.00 and $69.50 thresholds

For the next five trading days, the expected trading range is $63.00 to $69.50, with likely consolidation between support at $64.79 and resistance at $72.54. The probability of a price increase is moderate, at approximately 50%, owing to stronger signals from the weekly moving averages but tempered by cautious momentum readings. A bullish scenario emerges if AFRM reclaims $69.50, targeting higher resistance, while a bearish setup could develop if the price closes below $64.00, exposing the $62.00 area.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees AFRM’s price action constrained by sustained bearish momentum and weak intraday indicators. Despite positive earnings and institutional buying, the stock struggles to escape short-term downside pressure. The key levels to watch are the MA-200 support at $64.79 and resistance at $72.54. "Until Affirm closes firmly above $69.50, I remain cautious, as technical signals are not convincing enough for a sustained rebound."

Last time we reported that AFRM was experiencing mixed momentum and oversold oscillators as resistance and support converge. Previously it was noted that further downside favored as recovery odds remain limited for the asset based on technical indicators.

Source of Data: AFRM Price Analysis by TU

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