Why is STAA Down Today?

STAA
$23.86
▼ -2.81% ($-0.67)
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026 7:30 PM ET (142 min ago)

About Staar Surgical Co

Staar Surgical Co is a manufacturer of lenses. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells implantable lenses for the eye and delivery systems used to deliver the lenses into the eye. The company also makes lenses that are used in surgery to treat cataracts. The company offers two types of product...

Sector: OPHTHALMIC GOODS
Market Cap: $1.34B
Forward P/E: 84.6
52-Week Range: $15.59 - $35.87
Employees: 1,211

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

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

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 10.5%
This stock is significantly underperforming its OPHTHALMIC GOODS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

MODERATE VOLUME 1.3x average volume

NORMAL - This move is backed by significant volume and appears sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

OPHTHALMIC GOODS sector: +7.7%

STAA is outperforming its sector by -10.5%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

STAA is significantly underperforming the market (-2.4% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.37%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.68%
STAA
This Stock
-2.81%
vs S&P 500: -2.44%
vs Nasdaq: -2.13%

📊 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, STAA is expected to trade between:
$23.14 - $24.34

Key Level to Watch

$22.67 support
Watch for breakdown below $23.86

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Last updated: Nov 10, 2026 7:30 PM (142 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.18
Put/Call Ratio
90.0%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 11,098
Put Volume: 2,037
Total: 13,135
Unusual Activity: $30 CALL (2,047 vol) $30 CALL (1,915 vol)

Historical Context

STAA has moved more than 3.0% down on 41 occasions in the past year.

41.5%
Continuation Rate
17/41 times continued down
+0.4%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Nov 06, 2026 (-5.7%) → Next day: -2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is STAA stock down today?

This stock is significantly underperforming its OPHTHALMIC GOODS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is STAA stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, STAA shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is moderate which supports the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the STAA stock price target?

STAA is currently trading at $23.86. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $23.14 - $24.34. See long-term price prediction →

Will STAA stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that STAA's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $22.67 (support).

Is STAA stock oversold or overbought?

STAA's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 50.3. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for STAA stock?

STAA's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.29. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is STAA outperforming or underperforming the market?

STAA (-2.81%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.4% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.37%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.68%.

What does MACD indicate for STAA?

STAA's MACD (0.78) is currently above the signal line (0.75), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 27.4) is strong.

Is STAA in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, STAA is in a bullish trend. The price ($23.86) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($23.78) and 50-day SMA ($22.78). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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