Back to top

Image: Bigstock

Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR (VIST) Crossed Above the 50-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors

Read MoreHide Full Article

From a technical perspective, Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR (VIST - Free Report) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. VIST recently overtook the 50-day moving average, and this suggests a short-term bullish trend.

One of the three major moving averages, the 50-day simple moving average is commonly used by traders and analysts to determine support or resistance levels for different types of securities. However, the 50-day is considered to be more important since it's the first marker of an up or down trend.

Over the past four weeks, VIST has gained 10.1%. The company is currently ranked a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), another strong indication the stock could move even higher.

Looking at VIST's earnings estimate revisions, investors will be even more convinced of the bullish uptrend. There have been 1 higher compared to none lower for the current fiscal year, and the consensus estimate has moved up as well.

Investors may want to watch VIST for more gains in the near future given the company's key technical level and positive earnings estimate revisions.


See More Zacks Research for These Tickers


Normally $25 each - click below to receive one report FREE:


Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR (VIST) - free report >>

Published in