Momentum Flips Bullish for These 3 US Stocks
Cardinal Health (CAH) saw its Altra Score jump from 47.9 to 86.7, joining Kinder Morgan and Oneok in a bullish cross-sector shift.
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While the broader US market presents an "improving" texture, marked by an Altra Market score of 59.1, signaling a selective environment for high-quality setups, several individual stocks have recently shown notable bullish momentum shifts. This snapshot highlights three such names across different sectors, where AltraOne's data indicates a significant upturn. The Altra Score, a proprietary measure from 0-100, gauges a stock's momentum based on the alignment of its Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) and the trend of its Relative Strength Index (RSI) across daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes – a higher score implies stronger bullish momentum. At a broader level, the Altra Market score provides a market-wide view, reflecting the percentage of stocks trading above key EMAs, while the Altra Sector score assesses momentum at the sector level, complete with a relative strength rank against peers.
Cardinal Health (CAH) Shifts to Strong Bullish
Cardinal Health (CAH) witnessed a substantial momentum shift on July 31, 2026, as its Altra Score surged from 47.9 to 86.7, moving from a Neutral to a Strong Bullish regime. This notable change occurred within a robust sector context, with Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals ranking as the 3rd strongest sector, boasting an Altra Sector score of 71.0, signifying a bullish trend. The sector is currently identified as a 'Confirmed leader, accelerating,' with a Relative Strength RSI of 55.0, underscoring its positive momentum compared to the broader market. CAH itself demonstrates strong technical characteristics: its share price is trading above key EMAs, a classic indicator of upward trend strength. Furthermore, the stock registered a bullish Weekly EMA Crossover on August 16, 2024, an event that often precedes sustained upward movement. With its daily RSI at 53.28, weekly at 60.1, and monthly at 68.85, CAH exhibits consistent positive momentum across all timeframes, culminating in a top-down aligned bullish structure.
Kinder Morgan (KMI) Turns Bullish
Kinder Morgan (KMI) also experienced a significant momentum reversal on July 31, 2026, with its Altra Score climbing from a bearish 38.4 to a bullish 64.6. This shift places KMI squarely within the top-ranked Energy sector, which currently holds an impressive Altra Sector score of 76.0 and is recognized as the #1 ranked sector. Like Healthcare, the Energy sector is characterized as a 'Confirmed leader, accelerating,' backed by a strong Relative Strength RSI of 53.7. KMI's technical indicators support this bullish turn: its stock price is positioned above key EMAs, reflecting underlying strength. A bullish Weekly EMA Crossover was identified on November 14, 2025, another sign of strengthening trend. The daily RSI of 49.94, weekly at 52.76, and monthly at 64.11 suggest improving momentum across various timeframes, contributing to its top-down aligned structure.
Oneok (OKE) Joins the Bullish Ranks
Adding to the energy sector's strength, Oneok (OKE) saw its Altra Score make an even more dramatic leap on July 31, 2026, rocketing from a bearish 36.6 to a strongly bullish 79.2. This powerful upward move reinforces the dominant position of the Energy sector, which remains the #1 ranked sector with an Altra Sector score of 76.0, indicating strong bullish momentum and leadership. As with its peer, OKE benefits from the sector's 'Confirmed leader, accelerating' status. Technically, OKE's price trades above its key EMAs, affirming its established upward trajectory. A bullish Weekly EMA Crossover was observed on January 30, 2026, providing further evidence of a positive trend development. With daily RSI at 51.47, weekly at 54.69, and monthly at 56.35, OKE displays a clear acceleration of momentum across the short-to-medium term, culminating in a top-down aligned technical picture.
The collective movement in CAH, KMI, and OKE illustrates how specific stocks can carve out strong momentum paths even within a nuanced market environment. With Altra Market breadth showing improvement overall, these individual shifts across different sectors highlight areas where data-driven insights can reveal high-probability setups, allowing traders and investors to identify developing trends as they emerge.
What is the Altra Score? The Altra Score is AltraOne's proprietary momentum score for individual stocks, ranging from 0 to 100. It measures EMA structure and RSI momentum across multiple timeframes. A score above 60 is Bullish, below 40 is Bearish, and 40–60 is Neutral. The score is updated every trading day after market close based on end-of-day data.
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Altra Score is a momentum indicator reflecting EMA alignment and RSI trend across daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes. It is not investment advice. Past momentum does not guarantee future performance. Please consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making investment decisions.