ACCO
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ACCO Brands Corporation (ACCO) closed at $2.87 as of 2026-03-20, trading 33.8% below its 200-week moving average of $4.34. This places ACCO in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -24.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 30, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 3.3x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1026 weeks of data, ACCO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times. On average, these episodes lasted 30 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -9.4%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $259 million, ACCO is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 28.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 6.5%. The stock trades at 0.4x book value.
Management has been repurchasing shares, with a 4.4% reduction over three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 19.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ACCO would have grown to $22, compared to $731 for the S&P 500. ACCO has returned -7.4% annualized vs 10.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: ACCO vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ACCO Crosses Below the Line?
Across 24 historical episodes, buying ACCO when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -8.7% after 12 months (median -11.0%), compared to +4.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 38% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -10.3% vs +13.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ACCO crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ACCO has crossed below its 200-week MA 24 times with an average 1-year return of +-9.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Oct 2006 | 11 | 22.0% | +2.7% | -79.1% |
| Feb 2007 | Mar 2007 | 7 | 9.8% | -41.9% | -82.0% |
| Apr 2007 | May 2007 | 3 | 4.9% | -33.5% | -81.1% |
| Jun 2007 | Aug 2007 | 7 | 11.9% | -50.4% | -81.7% |
| Aug 2007 | Mar 2011 | 187 | 95.3% | -62.5% | -81.4% |
| May 2011 | Oct 2011 | 22 | 34.8% | +15.3% | -48.2% |
| Aug 2012 | Sep 2012 | 1 | 3.3% | N/A | -36.0% |
| Sep 2012 | Oct 2012 | 6 | 12.3% | +11.1% | -33.0% |
| Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | 5 | 5.8% | -9.4% | -36.4% |
| Feb 2013 | Mar 2013 | 1 | 2.0% | -19.5% | -42.6% |
| Mar 2013 | Aug 2014 | 75 | 25.3% | -10.5% | -39.1% |
| Sep 2014 | Oct 2014 | 7 | 13.9% | -5.7% | -44.5% |
| Feb 2015 | Mar 2015 | 3 | 1.6% | -4.3% | -44.6% |
| May 2015 | Jun 2015 | 4 | 3.6% | +34.0% | -42.6% |
| Jul 2015 | Oct 2015 | 12 | 8.4% | +44.0% | -44.7% |
| Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | 12 | 22.3% | +74.2% | -43.9% |
| Oct 2018 | May 2021 | 134 | 61.8% | -1.7% | -59.2% |
| Jun 2021 | Jul 2021 | 6 | 7.9% | -18.0% | -54.3% |
| Oct 2021 | Nov 2021 | 1 | 2.8% | -40.9% | -54.4% |
| Nov 2021 | Jan 2022 | 7 | 3.4% | -34.6% | -55.4% |
| Jan 2022 | Feb 2022 | 4 | 3.7% | -20.1% | -53.2% |
| Mar 2022 | Jan 2024 | 96 | 41.8% | -30.5% | -53.9% |
| Feb 2024 | Nov 2024 | 39 | 26.2% | -13.6% | -39.6% |
| Dec 2024 | Ongoing | 66+ | 36.0% | Ongoing | -39.9% |
| Average | 30 | — | +-9.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ACCO below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, ACCO Brands Corporation (ACCO) is trading 33.8% below its 200-week moving average of $4.34. The current price is $2.87.
What is ACCO's 200-week moving average price?
ACCO Brands Corporation's 200-week moving average is $4.34 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when ACCO drops below its 200-week moving average?
ACCO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -9.4%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 30 weeks on average.
Is ACCO a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ACCO as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 30. Free cash flow yield is 28.4%. Return on equity is 6.5%. Price-to-book is 0.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ACCO compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 19.8 years, $100 invested in ACCO would have grown to $22, compared to $731 for the S&P 500. That's -7.4% annualized vs 10.6% for the index. ACCO has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ACCO pay a dividend?
Yes. ACCO Brands Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 1045.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20