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Automatically summarized from SEC annual report (10-K, filed Aug 5, 2026) (website of the US Securities and Exchange Commission) · reviewed Oct 14, 2026
Our own calculation from the exchange’s daily candles, as of Oct 26, 2026. “All-time” applies since the start of this series, not to the whole market. Changes in percent; the TradingView chart shows prices. “Today” = change of the last trading day versus the previous day. Not investment advice.
New buy zone
A new buy zone has just formed for this symbol (valid since Oct 27, 2026). With Watcher you see it right away – with buy zone, targets and stop; for you it becomes visible on Oct 29, 2026.
An observation, not investment advice
Rule (4-hour candles) Zone valid since Oct 27, 2026 · unchanged since then Zone historyThe zone history shows since when a buy zone has applied, when it was adjusted and when the price touched or left it. Recording began on Oct 12, 2026, only runs forward and fills nothing in – older zones are marked “known at start of recording” or “already existing when added”.Example: New buy zone on Oct 14, no adjustment since → “zone valid since Oct 14, 2026 · unchanged since”.More in the Academy: Lesson buy zone and Fibonacci
Watcher Full history: every change of the buy zone with its date.
Weekly candles (1W) No active buy zone – the last one ended in the Week from Oct 12, 2026 · Buy zone no longer valid Zone historyThe zone history shows since when a buy zone has applied, when it was adjusted and when the price touched or left it. Recording began on Oct 12, 2026, only runs forward and fills nothing in – older zones are marked “known at start of recording” or “already existing when added”.Example: New buy zone on Oct 14, no adjustment since → “zone valid since Oct 14, 2026 · unchanged since”.More in the Academy: Lesson buy zone and Fibonacci
Watcher Full history: every change of the buy zone with its date.
Timeframe 1 week · As of Oct 23, 2026 · display only, the rule works on 4-hour candles
Elliott count: Zigzag (A-B-C), Corrective pattern (upward), C in progress (1 of 2 guidelines) · B = 28% of A; C = 45% of A
Alternative (not drawn): Double zigzag (W-X-Y), Corrective pattern (upward), Y in progress (1 of 2 guidelines)
Note: Structure ambiguous: leg A, B can also be read as three- or five-part.
Note: Retracement at least 88.7% of A: flat possible (B in progress, type only with C).
Elliott count calculated automatically by fixed Elliott rules, not investment advice – display only, our buy zones do not use it. Provisional: The count can change with new candles.
No buy zone of the rule on this timeframe – the chart shows only the Elliott count from the completed weekly candles (recalculated every day). Not a recommendation, not investment advice. Without a buy zone there is no reference for percentages – so no value axis and no prices; measurements are ratios of wave lengths.
Timeframe 1 day · As of Oct 26, 2026 · display only, the rule works on 4-hour candles
Elliott count: Combination (W-X-Y), Corrective pattern (upward), Y in progress (3 of 3 guidelines) · X = 67% of W; Y = 112% of W
Note: Structure ambiguous: leg X can also be read as three- or five-part.
Elliott count calculated automatically by fixed Elliott rules, not investment advice – display only, our buy zones do not use it. Provisional: The count can change with new candles.
No buy zone of the rule on this timeframe – the chart shows only the Elliott count from the completed daily candles (recalculated every day). Not a recommendation, not investment advice. Without a buy zone there is no reference for percentages – so no value axis and no prices; measurements are ratios of wave lengths.
On 4-hour candles the rule currently has no setup, and the Elliott count finds no count that follows the rules – so there is no analysis chart. The chart is recalculated every hour.
Timeframe 1 hour · As of Oct 27, 2026 · display only, the rule works on 4-hour candles
Elliott count: Combination (W-X-Y), Corrective pattern (upward), Y complete (1 of 3 guidelines) · X = 15% of W; Y = 56% of W
smaller wave degree Smaller wave degree: more sensitive turning-point detection, because no count fits at the usual degree – it describes shorter swings. Provisional – check the count yourself on the chart.
Comparison: The rule treats the last rise as the possible start of an upward impulse (without checking its history and structure). The Elliott count reads it as the end of an upward correction (Y).
Note: Structure open: leg X cannot be broken down into sub-waves on this timeframe – provisional, check the count yourself on the chart.
Elliott count calculated automatically by fixed Elliott rules, not investment advice – display only, our buy zones do not use it. Provisional: The count can change with new candles.
Automated analysis (rule-based): the rule calculates waves and Fibonacci levels from the completed hourly candles; the chart is recalculated every hour. Not investment advice. On this timeframe the chart only shows the rule setup (swing detection 4 × ATR) – the rule itself works on 4-hour candles. Axis and values: distance from the top of the buy zone in %, no prices.
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Timeframe 1 week · As of Oct 23, 2026 · from the Elliott count in the analysis chart
Weighting Main scenario and alternative: level (1 of 2 guidelines each, medium) – the simpler or clearer pattern counts as the main scenario. Guidelines (strength of the count)Guidelines are typical features of a count, such as usual Fibonacci lengths or a change in the form of correction. Strong means: at least three quarters met, medium: at least half, otherwise weak. Even a strong count can flip.Example: 3 of 3 guidelines → strong; 2 of 4 → medium; 1 of 3 → weak.More in the Academy: Lesson wave degrees
Weighting by guidelines met – not a probability.
As long as the weekly close stays above the end of B, this applies: sharp countermove upward in three waves (Zigzag A-B-C), C in progress – count points to rising prices.
Invalid if the weekly close is below the end of B
If that breaks, the second reading no longer applies either: complex countermove upward (Double zigzag W-X-Y), Y in progress – then there is no valid count for now; the next candles will produce a new one.
Invalid if the weekly close is below the end of X
Watcher Fibonacci target zones and levels for this count – as a help for your own review – from Watcher.
Timeframe 1 day · As of Oct 26, 2026 · from the Elliott count in the analysis chart
Weighting Main scenario (3 of 3 guidelines, strong) · no alternative Guidelines (strength of the count)Guidelines are typical features of a count, such as usual Fibonacci lengths or a change in the form of correction. Strong means: at least three quarters met, medium: at least half, otherwise weak. Even a strong count can flip.Example: 3 of 3 guidelines → strong; 2 of 4 → medium; 1 of 3 → weak.More in the Academy: Lesson wave degrees
Weighting by guidelines met – not a probability.
As long as the daily close stays above the end of X, this applies: complex countermove upward (Combination W-X-Y), Y in progress – count points to rising prices.
Invalid if the daily close is below the end of X
If that breaks, this count no longer applies. Currently no alternative that follows the rules.
Watcher Fibonacci target zones and levels for this count – as a help for your own review – from Watcher.
Timeframe 4 hours · As of Oct 27, 2026 · from the Elliott count in the analysis chart
Weighting by guidelines met – not a probability.
Currently no wave count that follows the rules on 4-hour candles – so no scenarios.
Timeframe 1 hour · As of Oct 27, 2026 · from the Elliott count in the analysis chart
Weighting Main scenario (1 of 3 guidelines, weak) · no alternative Guidelines (strength of the count)Guidelines are typical features of a count, such as usual Fibonacci lengths or a change in the form of correction. Strong means: at least three quarters met, medium: at least half, otherwise weak. Even a strong count can flip.Example: 3 of 3 guidelines → strong; 2 of 4 → medium; 1 of 3 → weak.More in the Academy: Lesson wave degrees
Weighting by guidelines met – not a probability.
smaller wave degree Smaller wave degree: more sensitive turning-point detection, because no count fits at the usual degree – it describes shorter swings. Provisional – check the count yourself on the chart. No visible sub-waves in: X.
As long as the hourly close stays below the end of Y, this applies: complex countermove upward (Combination W-X-Y), Y complete – count points to falling prices.
Invalid if the hourly close is above the end of Y (+12.0% from the top of the zone)
If that breaks, this count no longer applies. Currently no alternative that follows the rules.
Automatic Data Processing · Sector Industrials · amounts in USD
Information only – does not affect our buy zones, not investment advice. Source: SEC filings, As of Aug 5, 2026.
Summarized from the lights below. Describes the reported figures – not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Fiscal year 2026 (Jul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026): Revenue 21.9B USD · Net income 4.4B USD · Net margin 20.1%
Each light follows a simple, disclosed rule. The comparison is with the sector median Sector medianThe middle value of all companies in a sector: half are above it, half below. Unlike the average, single outliers hardly distort it.Example: Margins 4%, 8%, 10%, 12%, 60% → median 10%, average 18.8%.More in the Academy: Lesson putting the P/E in context of all 90 symbols in the Industrials sector on our list (current members of the S&P 500 and other lists).
+7.9% per year, last 5 years
Sector Industrials: median +8.0% (81 symbols)
What does this mean? Revenue: over 5 years it grew by 7.9% per year on average, but more slowly than the median company in the sector (+8.0%).
Light rule: Green: grows at least as fast as the sector median (without a sector comparison: grows) · Yellow: grows more slowly · Red: shrinks.
+11.2% per year, last 5 years
Sector Industrials: median +10.0% (66 symbols)
per share: +12.5% per year (5 years, split-adjusted)
What does this mean? Total net income: over 5 years it grew by 11.2% per year on average – at least as fast as the median company in the sector (+10.0%).
Light rule: Green: grows at least as fast as the sector median (without a sector comparison: grows) · Yellow: grows more slowly · Red: shrinks.
20.1% last fiscal year
Sector Industrials: median 11.1% (88 symbols)
What does this mean? Of every 100 USD in revenue, 20.11 USD remained as profit – at least as much as the median company in the sector (11.1%). Five years ago the margin was 17.3%.
Light rule: Green: at least the sector median (without a sector comparison: profit) · Yellow: profit, but below the median · Red: loss.
0.82 latest balance sheet
Sector Industrials: median 0.59 (67 symbols)
What does this mean? For every 1 USD of equity there is 0.82 USD of financial debt – more than the median company in the sector (0.59). More debt amplifies good and bad years alike.
Light rule: Green: at most the sector median · Yellow: up to twice the median · Red: more than twice · Gray: without a sector comparison.
61% Dividend / earnings per share
Sector Industrials: median 35% (65 symbols)
What does this mean? Of every 1 USD of earnings per share, 0.61 USD went to shareholders as a dividend. Little buffer remains for weaker years. Median company in the sector: 35%.
Light rule: Green: up to 60% of earnings · Yellow: up to 100% · Red: more than earnings or a dividend despite a loss · Gray for real estate (REITs). The sector median is for comparison only.
10 of 10 fiscal years with a profit
What does this mean? In 10 of the last 10 fiscal years the bottom line showed a profit. There were no losses in this period.
Light rule: Green: profit in every year · Yellow: one loss year · Red: several loss years (at least 3 years needed).
| Year | End | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Earnings per share | Dividend per share | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | 21.9B | 4.4B | 20.1% | 10.94 | 6.64 | 61% |
| 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | 20.6B | 4.1B | 19.8% | 9.98 | 6.02 | 60% |
| 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | 19.2B | 3.8B | 19.5% | 9.10 | 5.45 | 60% |
| 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | 18.0B | 3.4B | 18.9% | 8.21 | 4.79 | 58% |
| 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | 16.5B | 2.9B | 17.9% | 7.00 | 4.05 | 58% |
| 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | 15.0B | 2.6B | 17.3% | 6.07 | 3.70 | 61% |
| 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | 14.6B | 2.5B | 16.9% | 5.70 | 3.52 | 62% |
| 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | 14.2B | 2.3B | 16.2% | 5.24 | 3.06 | 58% |
| 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | 13.3B | 1.6B | 12.2% | 3.66 | 2.52 | 69% |
| 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | 12.4B | 1.7B | 14.0% | 3.85 | 2.24 | 58% |
| Quarter | End | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Earnings per share | Dividend per share | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2/26* | Jun 30, 2026 | – | 978.6M | – | – | 1.70 | – |
| Q1/26 | Mar 31, 2026 | 5.9B | 1.4B | 22.9% | 3.38 | 1.70 | 50% |
| Q4/25 | Dec 31, 2025 | 5.4B | 1.1B | 19.8% | 2.62 | 1.70 | 65% |
| Q3/25 | Sep 30, 2025 | 5.2B | 1.0B | 19.6% | 2.49 | 1.54 | 62% |
| Q2/25* | Jun 30, 2025 | – | 910.7M | – | – | 1.54 | – |
| Q1/25 | Mar 31, 2025 | 5.6B | 1.2B | 22.5% | 3.06 | 1.54 | 50% |
| Q4/24 | Dec 31, 2024 | 5.0B | 963.2M | 19.1% | 2.35 | 1.54 | 66% |
| Q3/24 | Sep 30, 2024 | 4.8B | 956.3M | 19.8% | 2.34 | 1.40 | 60% |
| Q2/24* | Jun 30, 2024 | – | 829.3M | – | – | 1.40 | – |
| Q1/24 | Mar 31, 2024 | 5.3B | 1.2B | 22.6% | 2.88 | 1.40 | 49% |
| Q4/23 | Dec 31, 2023 | 4.7B | 878.4M | 18.8% | 2.13 | 1.40 | 66% |
| Q3/23 | Sep 30, 2023 | 4.5B | 859.4M | 19.0% | 2.08 | 1.25 | 60% |
* Q4 derived: fiscal year minus the 9-month value (EPS cannot be derived this way); may be distorted by restatements.
How we calculate: values as first reported to the SEC (later corrections are left out), a fixed order of reporting tags per figure, partial sums are never added up. Growth per year Growth per year (CAGR)The average annual growth rate over several years, as if the value had grown equally strongly every year. Individual good or bad years even out in it.Example: Revenue €100m → €161m in 5 years → (161 ÷ 100) to the power of 1/5 − 1 = 10% per year.More in the Academy: Lesson debt, dividends and growth over 5 years (otherwise 3 years). Quarters are labeled by the calendar quarter in which they end.
| Period | Purchases | Sales | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | $00 people | $12.3M6 people | −$12.3M |
| 6 months | $745.7K1 person | $12.4M6 people | −$11.7M |
| 12 months | $745.7K1 person | $13.8M6 people | −$13.1M |
Source: mandatory filings with the SEC (Form 4), open-market purchases and sales only. General information, not investment advice.
ATR ATR (Average True Range)The average range per trading day over the last 14 days. It makes distances comparable, whether a stock costs 10 or 1,000.Example: ATR 2.50 at a price of 100: 0.4 ATR is 1.00, i.e. 1%.More in the Academy: Lesson ATR and moving averages as price values only when logged in.
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