Structural break signals
USLM qualifies for the Watch on decline depth.
The structural read
What price action says about USLM.
USLM qualifies for the Watch on decline depth — down -22.7% from its rolling 252-day high.
Cross-confirmation: decline sigma also reads 5.7σ over 20 bars.
Earnings on file: 2026-04-29. Tiering is unaffected by earnings dates — listings reflect price structure only.
52-week range
Sector context · Basic Materials
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Questions about USLM
What people ask.
Why is USLM on Broken Stocks?
USLM qualifies for the Watch on decline depth. It is down -22.7% from its rolling 252-day high of $141.44, set on 2026-04-08 — 35d ago.
Is USLM a falling knife?
No. The falling-knife label usually implies a steep, severe drop — typically 30% or more from a fresh high. USLM is down -22.7% 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 USLM 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 USLM trading inside its 52-week range?
At $109.35, USLM sits 32.3% of the way from its 52-week low ($94.02) to its 52-week high ($141.44). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has USLM been declining?
The current 22.7% decline accrued over 35d, which annualizes to roughly -236.7% 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 USLM compare to its sector?
There are 45 other Basic Materials tickers on Broken Stocks: 20 Red, 9 Amber, 16 Watch, with 18 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -30.7% — USLM's decline is shallower than the sector median.
Does USLM'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 (2026-04-29) is shown for reference only — listings can move tier between scans based on closing prices, regardless of fundamentals or news events.