Why is AMN Up Today?

AMN
$36.78
▲ +2.57% (+$0.94)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:07 PM ET

About AMN Healthcare Services

AMN Healthcare Services Inc provides healthcare workforce solutions and staffing services in the United States. Its comprehensive suite of talent solutions provides management, staffing, recruitment, language services, technology, predictive and market analytics, and related services to build and ma...

Sector: SERVICES-HELP SUPPLY SERVICES
Market Cap: $765.34M
Forward P/E: 21.4
52-Week Range: $14.97 - $37.22
Employees: 2,968

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 3.9%
This stock is significantly outperforming its SERVICES-HELP SUPPLY SERVICES sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.6x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-HELP SUPPLY SERVICES sector: -1.3%

AMN is outperforming its sector by 3.9%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

AMN is outperforming the market (+1.9% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.69%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.95%
AMN
This Stock
+2.57%
vs S&P 500: +1.88%
vs Nasdaq: +1.62%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, AMN is expected to trade between:
$36.04 - $37.88

Key Level to Watch

$38.62 resistance
Watch for continuation above $36.78

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:07 PM (-273 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.83
Put/Call Ratio
110.2%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 12,386
Put Volume: 10,307
Total: 22,693
Unusual Activity: $40 CALL (3,103 vol) $40 CALL (2,974 vol) $40 CALL (1,909 vol)

Historical Context

AMN has moved more than 3.0% up on 41 occasions in the past year.

56.1%
Continuation Rate
23/41 times continued up
+1.01%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Aug 13, 2026 (6.3%) → Next day: 0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is AMN stock up today?

This stock is significantly outperforming its SERVICES-HELP SUPPLY SERVICES sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is AMN stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, AMN shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the AMN stock price target?

AMN is currently trading at $36.78. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $36.04 - $37.88. See long-term price prediction →

Will AMN stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that AMN's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $38.62 (resistance).

Is AMN stock oversold or overbought?

AMN's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 64.7. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for AMN stock?

AMN's 10-day momentum indicator is at 2.23. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is AMN outperforming or underperforming the market?

AMN (+2.57%) is currently outperforming the market (+1.9% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.69%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.95%.

What does MACD indicate for AMN?

AMN's MACD (0.45) is currently above the signal line (0.23), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 10.9) is weak.

Is AMN in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, AMN is in a bullish trend. The price ($36.78) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($34.48) and 50-day SMA ($34.23). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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