Decline depth
-34.8%
From rolling 252-day high of $8.88, 294d ago.
Past the 30% Amber threshold.
-34.8%
from rolling 252-day high of $8.88 set 2025-07-24 · 294d ago
Current
$5.79
Decline depth
-34.8%
Decline σ
4.2σ
TFC
2/5 bearish
Rolling 252-day high
Up day
Down day
Last 90 trading days · data from Alpaca
Structural break signals
PAYS qualifies for the Amber List on decline depth.
Time-frame continuity
2/5 bearish
Latest bar across daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/yearly time frames. A bar counts as bearish when it's a 2-Down or a red 3.
Decline sigma
4.2σ
Drop from local high over the last 10 bars, expressed in units of the stock's typical daily volatility (4.67% per day).
Past the ≥4σ Watch threshold.
The structural read
What price action says about PAYS.
PAYS qualifies for the Amber List on decline depth — down -34.8% from its rolling 252-day high.
Cross-confirmation: decline sigma also reads 4.2σ over 10 bars.
Earnings on file: 2026-05-12. Tiering is unaffected by earnings dates — listings reflect price structure only.
52-week range
52W low $2.28
53.2% of range
52W high $8.88
Sector context · Technology
172 other Technology tickers are on Broken Stocks.
119
Red List
35
Amber
18
Watch
-44.4%
Median decline
Worst in sector: PAR (-79.8%). Least-bad: IMMR (-20.8%). See all Technology listings →
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Closest decliners to PAYS
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IDCC
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ADP
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CLBT
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DT
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Questions about PAYS
What people ask.
Why is PAYS on Broken Stocks?
PAYS qualifies for the Amber List on decline depth. It is down -34.8% from its rolling 252-day high of $8.88, set on 2025-07-24 — 294d ago.
Is PAYS a falling knife?
Not by the strict technical definition. PAYS is down -34.8% from its 52-week high, but that high was set 294d ago — more than 120 days. A falling knife is usually a recent breakdown from a fresh high, not an established multi-quarter downtrend. PAYS is still on the Amber List for decline depth, but the freshness component of a falling knife is missing.
Is PAYS 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 PAYS trading inside its 52-week range?
At $5.79, PAYS sits 53.2% of the way from its 52-week low ($2.28) to its 52-week high ($8.88). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has PAYS been declining?
The current 34.8% decline accrued over 294d, which annualizes to roughly -43.2% 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 PAYS compare to its sector?
There are 172 other Technology tickers on Broken Stocks: 119 Red, 35 Amber, 18 Watch, with 46 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -44.4% — PAYS's decline is shallower than the sector median.
Does PAYS'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 (2026-05-12) is shown for reference only — listings can move tier between scans based on closing prices, regardless of fundamentals or news events.