Sturm Ruger's MACD and KDJ indicators show bearish signals on 15min chart.

Monday, Aug 18, 2025 9:31 am ET1min read

Sturm, Ruger's 15-minute chart has recently triggered a MACD Death Cross and a KDJ Death Cross, both of which occurred at 16:00 on August 15, 2025. This technical indicator suggests that the stock price has the potential to continue its downward trend, as the momentum of the stock price is shifting towards the downside and may further decrease.

Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. (RGR) has recently experienced significant technical movements on its 15-minute chart. On August 15, 2025, at 16:00, the stock triggered both a MACD Death Cross and a KDJ Death Cross. These indicators suggest a potential continuation of the stock's downward trend, as the momentum is shifting towards the downside [1].

The MACD Death Cross is a technical indicator that signals a potential reversal in the stock's price trend. When the MACD line crosses below the signal line, it indicates a bearish trend. The KDJ Death Cross, on the other hand, is a specific pattern that occurs when the KDJ lines cross below each other, suggesting a potential change in market sentiment towards the downside [2].

These technical indicators are supported by recent market movements. On August 14, 2025, at 16:00, the 15-minute chart of RGR displayed a KDJ Death Cross, a signal that suggests a potential reversal in market sentiment towards the downside [1]. This indicator, combined with a Bearish Marubozu, indicates that the stock price may have risen too quickly and is no longer supported by fundamental values.

Additionally, Sturm Ruger & Co. Director Bruce T. Pettet recently purchased 500 shares of the company's common stock at a price of $33.1 per share, totaling $16,550. This transaction, filed under SEC Form 4, brought Pettet's direct ownership of SRC shares to 6,606 [1]. While this purchase does not necessarily indicate a change in the company's outlook, it does provide insight into the current sentiment among insiders.

Investors and financial professionals should closely monitor these developments. The KDJ Death Cross and Bearish Marubozu are significant indicators of market reversals, and the continued dominance of sellers could lead to further depreciation in RGR's stock price.

References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/sturm-ruger-15-minute-chart-signals-rsi-overbought-kdj-death-cross-2508/
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:afbcb2639fbf4:0-sturm-ruger-co-director-bruce-t-pettet-acquires-500-shares/

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