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SAYSaratoga Investment Corp 8.125%
$25.39
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

SAY is a market laggard (RS 40/99, Top 60%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

-112%
Q4'25
$-0.05
+90%
Q1'26
$0.91
-13%
Q2'26
$0.84
+16%
Q3'26
$0.74
Earnings Declining

Price Structure

Partial Alignment
Price
$25.39
50 DMA
$25.33
100 DMA
$25.36
150 DMA
$25.39
200 DMA
$25.38
Alignment Score: 2/4

SAY Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED

RS Rating 40/99 is in Bottom 40% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
40 (Top 60%)>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
16%>25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on SAY, we need:

Twin Engines Dashboard

Technical Health

RS Rating
40/99
Top 60% (Need 80+)
Trend
Weak Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
61
BULLISH
VCP Setup
HOT
Score: 7/9
Volume
2K
-54% vs avg
Breakout
None
No recent breakout

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+16%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
-20%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
N/A
NO DATA
F-Score
8/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
7%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
42/99
Percentile

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$25.67+1.1%
  • 52W High$25.98+2.3%
Current$25.39

Support

  • 200 DMA$25.38-0.1%
  • 50 DMA$25.33-0.3%
  • 20 DMA$25.32-0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SAY stock a buy now?

SAY is a market laggard (RS 40/99, Top 60%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.

What is the buy point for SAY?

SAY currently has no confirmed breakout. Wait for a VCP pattern breakout with volume at least 40% above average before determining an actionable buy point.

What is SAY's RS Rating?

SAY has an RS Rating of 40/99, meaning it's in the Top 60% 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.