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KAROPENLANE, Inc.
$31.30
Financials
NEUTRAL
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

KAR is neither a clear buy nor avoid. RS 78/99, strong earnings. keep it on your radar.

Mixed signals = No edge currently

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+1212%
Q4'24
$0.29
+251%
Q1'25
$0.18
+4154%
Q2'25
$0.15
+108%
Q3'25
$0.25
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$31.30
✓
→
50 DMA
$27.81
→
100 DMA
$27.86
✓
→
150 DMA
$27.04
✓
→
200 DMA
$25.45
Alignment Score: 3/4

KAR Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
78 (Top 22%)→>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on KAR, we need:

Twin Engines Dashboard

Technical Health

RS Rating
78/99
Top 22% (Need 80+)
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
59
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
HOT
Score: 7/9
Volume
530K
-38% vs avg
From Entry
+5.9%
$29.55

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+108%
Growing
EPS 3Y CAGR
+17%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+11%
MODERATE
F-Score
7/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
8%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
96/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Stalled Breakout

Broke out 4 months ago at $29.55 — up modestly (+6%) from entry.

Breakout has stalled. Wait for new momentum or a fresh base pattern to develop.

Breakout Date2025-09-09129 days ago
Entry Was$29.55Breakout price
Gain Since+6%From entry
Reclaim$30.0821 EMA support

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for potential
IF: EPS growth accelerates next quarter
THEN: Check for developing setup
IF: VCP pattern begins forming
THEN: Add to watchlist if RS also improving
IF: Price breaks below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 52W High$31.78+1.5%
  • Pivot$31.78+1.5%
Current$31.30

Support

  • 20 DMA$30.51-2.5%
  • 50 DMA$27.81-11.1%
  • 200 DMA$25.45-18.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is KAR stock a buy now?

KAR is neither a clear buy nor avoid. RS 78/99, strong earnings. keep it on your radar.

What is the buy point for KAR?

KAR broke out at $29.55 4 month(s) ago but has stalled (+6%). Wait for fresh momentum or new base pattern.

What is KAR's RS Rating?

KAR has an RS Rating of 78/99, meaning it's in the Top 22% 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.