Decline depth
-21.1%
From rolling 252-day high of $90.87, 38d ago.
Past the 20% Watch threshold.
-21.1%
from rolling 252-day high of $90.87 set 2026-07-09 · 38d ago
Current
$71.70
Decline depth
-21.1%
Decline σ
4.5σ
TFC
3/5 bearish
Rolling 252-day high
Up day
Down day
Last 90 trading days · data from Alpaca
Since tracking began
$PTCT has been tracked since 2026-03-01. It was down 24.1% from its 52-week high then — now down -21.1%.
It has clawed back 6.0 percentage points off that level. It bottomed 28.2% below that high along the way.
Decline from the 52-week high as it stood on 2026-03-02 (fixed anchor) → today. Split-adjusted, Alpaca. Observed history, not a forecast.
Structural break signals
PTCT qualifies for the Watch on decline depth.
Time-frame continuity
3/5 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.
Past the 3/5 Watch threshold.
Decline sigma
4.5σ
Drop from local high over the last 20 bars, expressed in units of the stock's typical daily volatility (2.65% per day).
Past the ≥4σ Watch threshold.
The structural read
What price action says about PTCT.
PTCT qualifies for the Watch on decline depth — down -21.1% from its rolling 252-day high.
Cross-confirmation: also showing 3/5 bearish time frames.
Cross-confirmation: decline sigma also reads 4.5σ over 20 bars.
Alongside that decline, our proprietary engine has flagged a confirmed bullish structural signal on one or more time frames — moderate or strong time-frame-continuity (TFC) alignment — so the ticker also carries a Recovering badge. The two readings coexist: the tier tells you how deep the damage is, the Recovering badge tells you whether momentum may be turning. Recovering is not a buy signal; it's a structural read.
Broken Stocks stops here — it flags the structure, it doesn't build the upside case. Working out whether PTCT's turn is investable is what our sister tool does: ConvictionEdge — triple-engine conviction research on names showing a recovery signal.
Upstream TFC read: moderate alignment, current phase daily. Last bar types — daily 2D (green), weekly 2U (red), monthly 1 (green).
Earnings on file: 2026-07-30. Tiering is unaffected by earnings dates — listings reflect price structure only.
Questions about PTCT
What people ask.
Why is PTCT on Broken Stocks?
PTCT qualifies for the Watch on decline depth. It is down -21.1% from its rolling 252-day high of $90.87, set on 2026-07-09 — 38d ago. It additionally carries a Recovering badge — see below.
What does the Recovering badge mean for PTCT?
Recovering means our proprietary engine has flagged a confirmed bullish structural signal on one or more time frames (moderate or strong time-frame continuity). It coexists with the decline tier — PTCT is still Watch because the rolling-252-day decline hasn't healed, but a bullish setup has formed inside that decline. The two readings answer different questions: the tier tells you how deep the damage is; the Recovering badge tells you whether momentum may be turning. It's not a buy recommendation.
Is PTCT a falling knife?
No. The falling-knife label usually implies a steep, severe drop — typically 30% or more from a fresh high. PTCT is down -21.1% 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 PTCT 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 PTCT trading inside its 52-week range?
At $71.70, PTCT sits 57.8% of the way from its 52-week low ($45.42) to its 52-week high ($90.87). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has PTCT been declining?
The current 21.1% decline accrued over 38d, which annualizes to roughly -202.7% 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 PTCT compare to its sector?
There are 145 other Healthcare tickers on Broken Stocks: 69 Red, 40 Amber, 36 Watch, with 56 showing recovering structural signals. Median sector decline is -35.7% — PTCT's decline is shallower than the sector median.
Does PTCT'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 (2026-07-30) is shown for reference only — listings can move tier between scans based on closing prices, regardless of fundamentals or news events.