Structural break signals
NVST qualifies for the Amber List on decline depth.
The structural read
What price action says about NVST.
NVST qualifies for the Amber List on decline depth — down -21.6% from its rolling 252-day high.
Cross-confirmation: decline sigma also reads 7.2σ over 10 bars.
Earnings on file: 2026-05-06. Tiering is unaffected by earnings dates — listings reflect price structure only.
52-week range
Sector context · Healthcare
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Questions about NVST
What people ask.
Why is NVST on Broken Stocks?
NVST qualifies for the Amber List on decline depth. It is down -21.6% from its rolling 252-day high of $30.42, set on 2026-02-11 — 92d ago.
Is NVST a falling knife?
No. The falling-knife label usually implies a steep, severe drop — typically 30% or more from a fresh high. NVST is down -21.6% from its 52-week high, which qualifies for the Watch tier but is shallower than the falling-knife pattern. It's an early-stage decline rather than a sharp breakdown.
Is NVST a buy?
Broken Stocks does not issue buy or sell recommendations. The list is a rules-based technical warning system. It tracks structural decline depth and recency — not company quality, management, fundamentals, or news. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor.
Where is NVST trading inside its 52-week range?
At $23.86, NVST sits 53.2% of the way from its 52-week low ($16.41) to its 52-week high ($30.42). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has NVST been declining?
The current 21.6% decline accrued over 92d, which annualizes to roughly -85.7% per year. Annualized pace is a sanity check — a 30% decline in three months is a different signal than a 30% decline over two years.
How does NVST compare to its sector?
There are 182 other Healthcare tickers on Broken Stocks: 93 Red, 42 Amber, 47 Watch, with 55 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -35.8% — NVST's decline is shallower than the sector median.
Does NVST's earnings date affect its tier?
No. Tiering is decided purely by decline depth and recency of the rolling-high date. The earnings date on file (2026-05-06) is shown for reference only — listings can move tier between scans based on closing prices, regardless of fundamentals or news events.