QNCX Surges 23%, Breaks Resistance, Holds $3.60 Pivot
$Quince Therapeutics, Inc.(QNCX)$
QNCX Soared +23.26%: Biotech Surge Breaks Resistance, $3.6 Pivot Holds
Latest Close Data
Closed at $3.55 on Jan 18, 2026, surging +23.26% from the previous close. The stock is now just -22% below its 52-week high of $4.55.
Core Market Drivers
The strong move was driven by a significant net capital inflow of $554k and high retail participation.
The volume ratio of 1.98 indicates robust buying interest, likely fueled by positive sentiment in the biotech sector and the company's ongoing preclinical developments.
Technical Analysis
The surge was accompanied by heavy volume (2.86M shares).
The 6-day RSI spiked to 72.16, entering overbought territory, signaling strong short-term momentum.
MACD shows a bullish signal with the DIF line (-0.04) crossing above the DEA line (-0.03), and the histogram turning positive.
Key Price Levels
Primary Support: $1.61 (Recent swing low, crucial for trend continuation).
Strong Resistance: $3.66 (Today's high & near the 52-week high).
Immediate Pivot: $3.60 (Previous resistance, now a key level to hold).
Valuation Perspective
The stock trades at a TTM P/E of -2.94 and a Forward P/E of -5.10, reflecting its pre-revenue biotech status.
The Price-to-Book ratio is exceptionally high at 186.66, typical for companies valued on pipeline potential rather than current assets.
Analyst Targets
6 analysts cover the stock with a unanimous bullish sentiment (1 Strong Buy, 5 Buy). The average price target is $7.67, implying a potential upside of over 116% from the current price.
Weekly Outlook
Expect consolidation near the $3.60 pivot after the sharp rally. A sustained break above $3.66 could target the $4.0-$4.55 zone. Failure to hold $3.60 may lead to a pullback towards the $3.0 support level.
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