First Commonwealth Stock Forecast - Simple Exponential Smoothing

FCF Stock  USD 19.21  0.47  2.51%   
The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of First Commonwealth Financial on the next trading day is expected to be 19.21 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.25 and the sum of the absolute errors of 15.23. First Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of First Commonwealth's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
The First Commonwealth's current Fixed Asset Turnover is estimated to increase to 4.03. The First Commonwealth's current Asset Turnover is estimated to increase to 0.04. The First Commonwealth's current Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is estimated to increase to about 154.8 M, while Common Stock Shares Outstanding is projected to decrease to roughly 84.5 M.
First Commonwealth simple exponential smoothing forecast is a very popular model used to produce a smoothed price series. Whereas in simple Moving Average models the past observations for First Commonwealth Financial are weighted equally, Exponential Smoothing assigns exponentially decreasing weights as First Commonwealth prices get older.

First Commonwealth Simple Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 26th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of First Commonwealth Financial on the next trading day is expected to be 19.21 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.25, mean absolute percentage error of 0.20, and the sum of the absolute errors of 15.23.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict First Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that First Commonwealth's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

First Commonwealth Stock Forecast Pattern

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First Commonwealth Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting First Commonwealth's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. First Commonwealth's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 16.62 and 21.80, respectively. We have considered First Commonwealth's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
19.21
19.21
Expected Value
21.80
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of First Commonwealth stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent First Commonwealth stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria114.6622
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.0352
MADMean absolute deviation0.2538
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0145
SAESum of the absolute errors15.23
This simple exponential smoothing model begins by setting First Commonwealth Financial forecast for the second period equal to the observation of the first period. In other words, recent First Commonwealth observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older observations.

Predictive Modules for First Commonwealth

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as First Commonwealth. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of First Commonwealth's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
16.5519.1421.73
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
14.2516.8419.43
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
18.6119.0519.50
Details
7 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
13.8815.2516.93
Details

Other Forecasting Options for First Commonwealth

For every potential investor in First, whether a beginner or expert, First Commonwealth's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. First Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in First. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying First Commonwealth's price trends.

First Commonwealth Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with First Commonwealth stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of First Commonwealth could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing First Commonwealth by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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First Commonwealth Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of First Commonwealth's price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of First Commonwealth's current price.

First Commonwealth Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how First Commonwealth stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading First Commonwealth shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying First Commonwealth stock market strength indicators, traders can identify First Commonwealth Financial entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

First Commonwealth Risk Indicators

The analysis of First Commonwealth's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in First Commonwealth's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting first stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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When determining whether First Commonwealth is a strong investment it is important to analyze First Commonwealth's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact First Commonwealth's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding First Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Regional Banks space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of First Commonwealth. If investors know First will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about First Commonwealth listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.18)
Dividend Share
0.515
Earnings Share
1.48
Revenue Per Share
4.475
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.05)
The market value of First Commonwealth is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of First that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of First Commonwealth's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is First Commonwealth's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because First Commonwealth's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect First Commonwealth's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between First Commonwealth's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if First Commonwealth is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, First Commonwealth's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.