Why is DNOW Up Today?

DNOW
$14.24
▲ +3.71% (+$0.53)
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM ET

About DNOW Inc.

Dnow Inc is a company engaged in world-wide supplying of energy and industrial products and packaged, engineered process and production equipment with a legacy of over one sixty years. It offers a broad set of supply chain solutions combined with a suite of digital solutions branded as DigitalNOW th...

Sector: OIL & GAS FIELD MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
Market Cap: $1.62B
Forward P/E: 13.2
52-Week Range: $10.94 - $17.26
Employees: 2,575

Overall Confidence: 70%

70% Confident

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

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on DNOW, with 77% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
OIL & GAS FIELD MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The OIL & GAS FIELD MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT sector is up 2.8% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

OIL & GAS FIELD MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT sector: +2.8%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most OIL & GAS FIELD MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

DNOW is significantly outperforming the market (+2.3% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.38%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+2.49%
DNOW
This Stock
+3.71%
vs S&P 500: +2.33%
vs Nasdaq: +1.22%

📊 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, DNOW is expected to trade between:
$13.96 - $14.67

Key Level to Watch

$14.95 resistance
Watch for continuation above $14.24

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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM (-320 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.33
Put/Call Ratio
77.1%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 4,768
Put Volume: 1,586
Total: 6,354

Historical Context

DNOW has moved more than 3.0% up on 14 occasions in the past year.

64.3%
Continuation Rate
9/14 times continued up
+1.03%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Nov 09, 2026 (5.0%) → Next day: -1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is DNOW stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on DNOW, with 77% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is DNOW stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, DNOW shows 70% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the DNOW stock price target?

DNOW is currently trading at $14.24. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $13.96 - $14.67. See long-term price prediction →

Will DNOW stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that DNOW's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $14.95 (resistance).

Is DNOW stock oversold or overbought?

DNOW's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 41.7. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for DNOW stock?

DNOW's 10-day momentum indicator is at -2.26. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is DNOW outperforming or underperforming the market?

DNOW (+3.71%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+2.3% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.38%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 2.49%.

What does MACD indicate for DNOW?

DNOW's MACD (-0.46) is currently below the signal line (-0.22), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 22.2) is moderate.

Is DNOW in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, DNOW is in a bearish trend. The price ($14.24) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($15.39) and 50-day SMA ($15.58). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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