Watch Recovering
CRNC
Cerence Inc.
Technology · Software - Application · micro-cap ($284M)
-24.1%
from rolling 252-day high of $13.74 set 2025-10-03 · 223d ago
Current
$10.42
Decline depth
-24.1%
Decline σ
1.6σ
TFC
3/5 bearish
Rolling 252-day high Up day Down day Last 90 trading days · data from Alpaca

Structural break signals

CRNC qualifies for the Watch on decline depth.

Decline depth
-24.1%
From rolling 252-day high of $13.74, 223d ago. Past the 20% Watch threshold.
Time-frame continuity
3/5 bearish
Latest bar across daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly time frames. A bar counts as bearish when it's a 2-Down or a red 3. Past the 3/5 Watch threshold.
Decline sigma
1.6σ
Drop from local high over the last 10 bars, expressed in units of the stock's typical daily volatility (4.61% per day).

The structural read

What price action says about CRNC.

CRNC qualifies for the Watch on decline depth — down -24.1% from its rolling 252-day high.

Cross-confirmation: also showing 3/5 bearish time frames.

Alongside that decline, our proprietary engine has flagged a confirmed bullish structural signal on one or more time frames — moderate or strong time-frame-continuity (TFC) alignment — so the ticker also carries a Recovering badge. The two readings coexist: the tier tells you how deep the damage is, the Recovering badge tells you whether momentum may be turning. Recovering is not a buy signal; it's a structural read.

Upstream TFC read: moderate alignment, current phase monthly. Last bar types — daily 1 (red), weekly 1 (green), monthly 2U (green).

Earnings on file: 2026-02-04. Tiering is unaffected by earnings dates — listings reflect price structure only.

52-week range

52W low $5.85 57.9% of range 52W high $13.74

Sector context · Technology

172 other Technology tickers are on Broken Stocks.

119 Red List
36 Amber
17 Watch
-44.4% Median decline

Worst in sector: PAR (-79.8%). Least-bad: IMMR (-20.8%). See all Technology listings →

Questions about CRNC

What people ask.

Why is CRNC on Broken Stocks?

CRNC qualifies for the Watch on decline depth. It is down -24.1% from its rolling 252-day high of $13.74, set on 2025-10-03 — 223d ago. It additionally carries a Recovering badge — see below.

What does the Recovering badge mean for CRNC?

Recovering means our proprietary engine has flagged a confirmed bullish structural signal on one or more time frames (moderate or strong time-frame continuity). It coexists with the decline tier — CRNC is still Watch because the rolling-252-day decline hasn't healed, but a bullish setup has formed inside that decline. The two readings answer different questions: the tier tells you how deep the damage is; the Recovering badge tells you whether momentum may be turning. It's not a buy recommendation.

Is CRNC a falling knife?

No. The falling-knife label usually implies a steep, severe drop — typically 30% or more from a fresh high. CRNC is down -24.1% from its 52-week high, which qualifies for the Watch tier but is shallower than the falling-knife pattern. It's an early-stage decline rather than a sharp breakdown.

Is CRNC a buy?

Broken Stocks does not issue buy or sell recommendations. The list is a rules-based technical warning system. It tracks structural decline depth and recency — not company quality, management, fundamentals, or news. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor.

Where is CRNC trading inside its 52-week range?

At $10.42, CRNC sits 57.9% of the way from its 52-week low ($5.85) to its 52-week high ($13.74). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.

How fast has CRNC been declining?

The current 24.1% decline accrued over 223d, which annualizes to roughly -39.4% per year. Annualized pace is a sanity check — a 30% decline in three months is a different signal than a 30% decline over two years.

How does CRNC compare to its sector?

There are 172 other Technology tickers on Broken Stocks: 119 Red, 36 Amber, 17 Watch, with 45 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -44.4% — CRNC's decline is shallower than the sector median.

Does CRNC's earnings date affect its tier?

No. Tiering is decided purely by decline depth and recency of the rolling-high date. The earnings date on file (2026-02-04) is shown for reference only — listings can move tier between scans based on closing prices, regardless of fundamentals or news events.