Structural break signals
DNOW qualifies for the Watch on decline depth.
The structural read
What price action says about DNOW.
DNOW qualifies for the Watch on decline depth — down -22.8% 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 daily. Last bar types — daily 2U (green), weekly 1 (green), monthly 2U (red).
Earnings on file: 2026-02-20. Tiering is unaffected by earnings dates — listings reflect price structure only.
52-week range
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Questions about DNOW
What people ask.
Why is DNOW on Broken Stocks?
DNOW qualifies for the Watch on decline depth. It is down -22.8% from its rolling 252-day high of $17.26, set on 2026-02-11 — 92d ago. It additionally carries a Recovering badge — see below.
What does the Recovering badge mean for DNOW?
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 — DNOW 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 DNOW a falling knife?
No. The falling-knife label usually implies a steep, severe drop — typically 30% or more from a fresh high. DNOW is down -22.8% 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 DNOW 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 DNOW trading inside its 52-week range?
At $13.33, DNOW sits 36.6% of the way from its 52-week low ($10.94) to its 52-week high ($17.48). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has DNOW been declining?
The current 22.8% decline accrued over 92d, which annualizes to roughly -90.5% 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 DNOW compare to its sector?
There are 119 other Industrials tickers on Broken Stocks: 61 Red, 22 Amber, 36 Watch, with 22 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -32.6% — DNOW's decline is shallower than the sector median.
Does DNOW'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 (2026-02-20) is shown for reference only — listings can move tier between scans based on closing prices, regardless of fundamentals or news events.