Why is FTRE Up Today?

FTRE
$19.83
▲ +2.22% (+$0.44)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:38 PM ET (419 min ago)

About Fortrea Holdings Inc. Common Stock

Fortrea is a global, late-stage contract research organization that provides comprehensive phase 1 through phase 4 clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and patient access solutions. The company works with emerging and large biopharma, medical device, and diagnostic companies to run thei...

Sector: SERVICES-MEDICAL LABORATORIES
Market Cap: $864.42M
Forward P/E: 13.4
52-Week Range: $8.55 - $21.39
Employees: 14,500

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 FTRE, with 97% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SECTOR 65% Confidence
SERVICES-MEDICAL LABORATORIES sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SERVICES-MEDICAL LABORATORIES sector is up 1.2% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-MEDICAL LABORATORIES sector: +1.2%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SERVICES-MEDICAL LABORATORIES stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

FTRE is outperforming the market (+1.5% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
FTRE
This Stock
+2.22%
vs S&P 500: +1.48%
vs Nasdaq: +1.2%

📊 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, FTRE is expected to trade between:
$19.43 - $20.42

Key Level to Watch

$20.82 resistance
Watch for continuation above $19.83

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:38 PM (419 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.21
Put/Call Ratio
121.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 18,200
Put Volume: 3,833
Total: 22,033
Unusual Activity: $25 CALL (4,001 vol) $20 CALL (2,102 vol) $20 CALL (2,102 vol)

Historical Context

FTRE has moved more than 3.0% up on 54 occasions in the past year.

55.6%
Continuation Rate
30/54 times continued up
+0.27%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 15, 2026 (13.3%) → Next day: +1.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is FTRE stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on FTRE, with 97% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is FTRE stock a buy or sell right now?

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

What is the FTRE stock price target?

FTRE is currently trading at $19.83. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $19.43 - $20.42. See long-term price prediction →

Will FTRE stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that FTRE's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $20.82 (resistance).

Is FTRE stock oversold or overbought?

FTRE's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 56.8. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for FTRE stock?

FTRE's 10-day momentum indicator is at 0.07. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is FTRE outperforming or underperforming the market?

FTRE (+2.22%) is currently outperforming the market (+1.5% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for FTRE?

FTRE's MACD (0.43) is currently above the signal line (0.42), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 15.2) is weak.

Is FTRE in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, FTRE is in a bullish trend. The price ($19.83) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($19.11) and 50-day SMA ($18.81). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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