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HTHHilltop Holdings Inc.
$35.83
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

HTH is a market laggard (RS 56/99, Top 44%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+25%
Q4'24
$0.55
+55%
Q1'25
$0.65
+84%
Q2'25
$0.57
+61%
Q3'25
$0.74
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Aligned Uptrend
Price
$35.83
50 DMA
$34.27
100 DMA
$33.94
150 DMA
$32.93
200 DMA
$32.10
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend

HTH Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 56/99 is in Bottom 56% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
56 (Top 44%)>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on HTH, we need:

Twin Engines Dashboard

Technical Health

RS Rating
56/99
Top 44% (Need 80+)
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
59
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
HOT
Score: 7/9
Volume
263K
-19% vs avg
From Entry
+10.1%
$32.54

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+61%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
-28%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
7/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
5%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
73/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Extended

Broke out 5 months ago at $32.54 — now +10% extended.

Wait for deep pullback to $34.97 - $34.75 (10-21 EMA) or new base formation.

Breakout Date2025-08-13156 days ago
Entry Was$32.54Breakout price
Gain Since+10%From entry
Wait For$34.97 - $34.75 (10-21 EMA)Deep pullback zone

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • Pivot$35.90+0.2%
  • 52W High$36.14+0.9%
Current$35.83

Support

  • 20 DMA$34.69-3.2%
  • 50 DMA$34.27-4.3%
  • 200 DMA$32.10-10.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HTH stock a buy now?

HTH is a market laggard (RS 56/99, Top 44%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for HTH?

HTH broke out at $32.54 5 month(s) ago and is now +10% extended. Wait for a pullback to the 21 EMA or a new base pattern.

What is HTH's RS Rating?

HTH has an RS Rating of 56/99, meaning it's in the Top 44% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.