ADEA
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Adeia Inc. (ADEA) closed at $33.00 as of 2026-05-01, trading 172.9% above its 200-week moving average of $12.09. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 153.5% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 88, ADEA is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.13 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1124 weeks of data, ADEA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 38 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ADEA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +11.2%.
With a market cap of $3.7 billion, ADEA is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.8%. Return on equity stands at 25.3%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 7.5x book value.
Share count has increased 3.6% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 21.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ADEA would have grown to $578, compared to $946 for the S&P 500. ADEA has returned 8.5% annualized vs 11.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -4.3% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ADEA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ADEA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying ADEA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +10.8% after 12 months (median +16.0%), compared to +9.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +32.1% vs +27.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ADEA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ADEA has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +11.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 | 1 | 1.2% | +31.3% | +505.0% |
| Nov 2005 | Jan 2006 | 5 | 4.5% | +38.5% | +496.3% |
| Jun 2006 | Jul 2006 | 5 | 6.6% | +60.1% | +499.8% |
| Feb 2008 | Oct 2009 | 84 | 71.3% | -54.2% | +585.4% |
| Oct 2009 | Jan 2012 | 117 | 42.2% | -33.8% | +460.3% |
| Feb 2012 | Jan 2013 | 48 | 28.9% | +13.3% | +886.4% |
| Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 | 2 | 8.2% | +28.4% | +855.6% |
| Jul 2017 | Apr 2019 | 87 | 52.4% | -35.3% | +316.8% |
| May 2019 | Nov 2020 | 78 | 44.7% | -29.9% | +330.4% |
| Jan 2022 | Mar 2022 | 7 | 3.4% | +56.4% | +389.7% |
| Apr 2022 | Oct 2022 | 26 | 16.9% | +19.7% | +414.7% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 4.9% | +39.9% | +378.8% |
| Average | 38 | — | +11.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ADEA below its 200-week moving average?
No. Adeia Inc. (ADEA) is currently 172.9% above its 200-week moving average of $12.09. It would need to fall to $12.09 to cross below the line.
What is ADEA's 200-week moving average price?
Adeia Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $12.09 as of 2026-05-01. 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 ADEA drops below its 200-week moving average?
ADEA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +11.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 38 weeks on average.
Is ADEA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ADEA as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 88 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 4.8%. Return on equity is 25.3%. Price-to-book is 7.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ADEA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 21.6 years, $100 invested in ADEA would have grown to $578, compared to $946 for the S&P 500. That's 8.5% annualized vs 11.0% for the index. ADEA has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ADEA pay a dividend?
Yes. Adeia Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 61.00%.
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 2026-05-01