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MGRDAffiliated Managers Group, Inc.
$15.80
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

MGRD is a market laggard (RS 37/99, Top 63%) 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

-4%
Q4'24
$4.92
-47%
Q1'25
$2.20
+24%
Q2'25
$2.80
+81%
Q3'25
$6.83
Earnings Growing

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$15.80
50 DMA
$15.64
100 DMA
$15.96
150 DMA
$15.82
200 DMA
$15.66
Alignment Score: 3/4

MGRD Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 37/99 is in Bottom 37% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
37 (Top 63%)>80 (Top 20%)
Pattern
No base formingVCP or constructive base
Breakout Status
-5.4% below entry ($16.70)Price above breakout entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on MGRD, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
37/99
Top 63% (Need 80+)
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
57
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 3/9
Volume
10K
-28% vs avg
From Entry
-5.4%
$16.70

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+81%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
+5%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
5/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
11%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
49/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Struggling

Broke out 4 months ago at $16.70 — -5% below entry.

Breakout underperforming. Wait for price to reclaim entry or form a new base.

Breakout Date2025-09-08130 days ago
Entry Was$16.70Breakout price
Loss Since-5%From entry
Wait For$16.70Reclaim entry or new base

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

  • 52W High$16.94+7.2%
Current$15.80

Support

  • 200 DMA$15.66-0.9%
  • 50 DMA$15.64-1.0%
  • 20 DMA$15.58-1.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MGRD stock a buy now?

MGRD is a market laggard (RS 37/99, Top 63%) with strong fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for MGRD?

MGRD broke out at $16.70 4 month(s) ago but is now -5% below entry. Wait for new base pattern.

What is MGRD's RS Rating?

MGRD has an RS Rating of 37/99, meaning it's in the Top 63% 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.