Why is AMSC Up Today?

AMSC
$29.36
▲ +2.42% (+$0.71)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:36 PM ET (328 min ago)

About American Superconductor Corp

American Superconductor Corp generates the ideas, technologies, and solutions that meet the world's demand for smarter, cleaner, and energy. Through its Windtec Solutions, the company enables manufacturers to launch wind turbines quickly, effectively, and profitably. Through its Gridtec Solutions, t...

Sector: MOTORS & GENERATORS
Market Cap: $2.67B
Forward P/E: 55.0
52-Week Range: $24.87 - $70.49
Employees: 569

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

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

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 MOTORS & GENERATORS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The MOTORS & GENERATORS sector is up 1.8% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

MOTORS & GENERATORS sector: +1.8%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most MOTORS & GENERATORS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

AMSC is outperforming the market (+1.6% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
AMSC
This Stock
+2.42%
vs S&P 500: +1.57%
vs Nasdaq: +1.55%

📊 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, AMSC is expected to trade between:
$28.77 - $30.24

Key Level to Watch

$30.82 resistance
Watch for continuation above $29.36

🔔 Get AMSC Alerts

We'll notify you when AMSC's trend changes or a new signal fires.

Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:36 PM (328 minutes ago)
Data refreshes every 30 minutes during market hours

Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.79
Put/Call Ratio
87.8%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 2,289
Put Volume: 1,813
Total: 4,102

Historical Context

AMSC has moved more than 3.0% up on 60 occasions in the past year.

45.0%
Continuation Rate
27/60 times continued up
-0.97%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 08, 2026 (3.0%) → Next day: -3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is AMSC stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The MOTORS & GENERATORS sector is up 1.8% on average.

Is AMSC stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, AMSC shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the AMSC stock price target?

AMSC is currently trading at $29.36. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $28.77 - $30.24. See long-term price prediction →

Will AMSC stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that AMSC's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $30.82 (resistance).

Is AMSC stock oversold or overbought?

AMSC's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 45.5. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for AMSC stock?

AMSC's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.31. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is AMSC outperforming or underperforming the market?

AMSC (+2.42%) is currently outperforming the market (+1.6% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for AMSC?

AMSC's MACD (-0.84) is currently above the signal line (-1.03), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 37.2) is strong.

Is AMSC in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, AMSC is in a bearish trend. The price ($29.36) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($29.75) and 50-day SMA ($31.69). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

Check Why Another Stock is Moving

Enter any ticker symbol to see real-time analysis

Popular: AAPL TSLA NVDA MSFT META AMZN GOOGL