Why is RILY Up Today?

RILY
$3.95
▲ +7.92% (+$0.31)
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM ET

About B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.

B. Riley Financial Inc is a diversified financial services company. The company through its subsidiaries offers investment banking and financial services to corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients and also asset disposition, valuation and appraisal, and capital advisory services to reta...

Sector: INVESTMENT ADVICE
Market Cap: $180.83M
52-Week Range: $3.49 - $11.24
Employees: 2,056

Overall Confidence: 67%

67% 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 RILY, with 72% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
Outperforming sector by 8.3%
This stock is significantly outperforming its INVESTMENT ADVICE sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.5x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

INVESTMENT ADVICE sector: -0.4%

RILY is outperforming its sector by 8.3%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

RILY is significantly outperforming the market (+6.6% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.32%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+2.31%
RILY
This Stock
+7.92%
vs S&P 500: +6.6%
vs Nasdaq: +5.61%

📊 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, RILY is expected to trade between:
$3.87 - $4.07

Key Level to Watch

$4.15 resistance
Watch for continuation above $3.95

Quick Trade Ideas

Options strategies to consider for RILY's 8% move

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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM (-296 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.15
Put/Call Ratio
155.1%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 45,182
Put Volume: 6,712
Total: 51,894
Unusual Activity: $4.5 CALL (4,243 vol) $4.5 CALL (4,018 vol) $4.5 CALL (1,480 vol)

Historical Context

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

37.0%
Continuation Rate
20/54 times continued up
-1.06%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Nov 09, 2026 (5.2%) → Next day: -4.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is RILY stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on RILY, with 72% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is RILY stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, RILY shows 67% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the RILY stock price target?

RILY is currently trading at $3.95. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $3.87 - $4.07. See long-term price prediction →

Will RILY stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that RILY's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $4.15 (resistance).

Is RILY stock oversold or overbought?

RILY's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 40.2. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for RILY stock?

RILY's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.28. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is RILY outperforming or underperforming the market?

RILY (+7.92%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+6.6% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.32%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 2.31%.

What does MACD indicate for RILY?

RILY's MACD (-0.38) is currently above the signal line (-0.42), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 46.8) is strong.

Is RILY in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, RILY is in a bearish trend. The price ($3.95) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($4.09) and 50-day SMA ($5.09). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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