Valmont Industries' 15min chart triggers MACD Death Cross, Bearish Marubozu.

Valmont Industries's 15-minute chart has triggered a MACD Death Cross and a Bearish Marubozu at 12:30 PM on August 18, 2023. This indicates that the stock price has the potential to continue declining, with sellers dominating the market and bearish momentum likely to persist.

Valmont Industries (VMI) has seen a significant shift in its stock momentum following the appearance of a MACD Death Cross and a Bearish Marubozu on its 15-minute chart at 12:30 PM on August 18, 2023. These technical indicators suggest a potential reversal in price trends, with the stock's price momentum shifting towards the downside. The appearance of a Bearish Marubozu pattern, characterized by a long black candle with no wick, indicates strong selling pressure and a continuation of the downward trend [1].

The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) Death Cross, a technical indicator, signals a potential reversal in price trends. When the MACD line crosses below the signal line, it typically indicates a bearish signal [1]. The recent technical indicators suggest that the stock's price momentum is trending downwards, potentially leading to further decreases in value. Sellers are currently dominating the market, and it is likely that this bearish momentum will continue [1].

Valmont Industries reported Q2 2025 net sales of $1.05 billion, up 1% year-over-year, driven by robust utility and telecom sales, and strong international agriculture sales. However, the company's adjusted operating margin dipped 70 basis points year-over-year to 13.5%, primarily due to weaker profitability in its international infrastructure business. The company expects restructuring and exit from unprofitable solar operations to deliver $22 million in annual savings starting in 2026, which should help improve margins [2].

Despite the mixed earnings report, the stock is trading at 19.39x FY25 consensus EPS estimates of $18.64 and 17.47x FY26 consensus EPS estimates of $20.69. While the stock's valuation is almost in line with its historical average, the current discount on FY26 consensus estimates presents an attractive opportunity, given the company's strong growth prospects and margin expansion [2].

Shares of Valmont Industries Inc. (Symbol: VMI) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $378.33, changing hands for $379.15/share. There are 3 different analyst targets within the Zacks coverage universe contributing to that average, with one analyst looking for a price of $335.00 and another as high as $400.00. The standard deviation is $37.527 [3].

The recent earnings report indicated a downturn in Q2 2025, with a loss of $1.53 per share and a net loss of $3.29 million. Despite this, the company raised its full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance, projecting growth despite the challenges faced during the quarter. The stock price has shown resilience, edging up 0.66% during the latest trading day and increasing 1.84% during the past week [3].

In conclusion, while Valmont Industries has shown strong earnings and strategic initiatives, the recent technical indicators suggest a potential downtrend. Investors should monitor the company's performance closely and consider the implications of the bearish momentum on the stock price.

References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/valmont-industries-kdj-death-cross-bearish-trend-marubozu-confirms-2508-53/
[2] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/are-you-looking-top-momentum-pick-why-valmont-industries-vmi-great-choice
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/valmont-industries-bollinger-bands-expanding-downward-bearish-marubozu-15min-chart-2508-10/