One important metric to look for in a stock is an 80 or higher Relative Strength Rating. Varonis Systems just hit that mark, with a jump from 79 to 82 Tuesday.
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IBD's unique RS Rating measures market leadership by showing how a stock's price movement over the last 52 weeks measures up against that of the other stocks in our database.
Over 100 years of market history reveals that the best-performing stocks tend to have an 80 or higher RS Rating as they launch their biggest runs.
Varonis Systems has risen more than 5% past a 51.27 entry in a first-stage cup with handle, meaning it's now out of a proper buy range. Look for the stock to offer a new chance to pick up shares like a three-weeks tight or pullback to the 50-day or 10-week line.
The company reported -40% earnings growth in the latest quarterly report. Sales gains came in at 17%.
Varonis Systems earns the No. 3 rank among its peers in the Computer Software-Database industry group. Commvault Systems is the top-ranked stock within the group.
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