Structural break signals
EXK qualifies for the Watch on decline depth.
The structural read
What price action says about EXK.
EXK qualifies for the Watch on decline depth — down -28.8% from its rolling 252-day high.
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 weekly. Last bar types — daily 2D (red), weekly 2U (green), monthly 3 (green).
Earnings on file: 2026-02-27. Tiering is unaffected by earnings dates — listings reflect price structure only.
52-week range
Sector context · Basic Materials
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Questions about EXK
What people ask.
Why is EXK on Broken Stocks?
EXK qualifies for the Watch on decline depth. It is down -28.8% from its rolling 252-day high of $15.15, set on 2026-01-26 — 108d ago. It additionally carries a Recovering badge — see below.
What does the Recovering badge mean for EXK?
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 — EXK 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 EXK a falling knife?
No. The falling-knife label usually implies a steep, severe drop — typically 30% or more from a fresh high. EXK is down -28.8% 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 EXK 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 EXK trading inside its 52-week range?
At $10.79, EXK sits 64.3% of the way from its 52-week low ($2.95) to its 52-week high ($15.15). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has EXK been declining?
The current 28.8% decline accrued over 108d, which annualizes to roughly -97.3% 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 EXK compare to its sector?
There are 47 other Basic Materials tickers on Broken Stocks: 18 Red, 7 Amber, 22 Watch, with 11 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -28.3% — EXK's decline is deeper than the sector median.
Does EXK'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 (2026-02-27) is shown for reference only — listings can move tier between scans based on closing prices, regardless of fundamentals or news events.