ADI
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) closed at $309.43 as of 2026-03-20, trading 54.5% above its 200-week moving average of $200.34. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 53.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 61, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.06 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, ADI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 34 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ADI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +15.5%.
With a market cap of $151.1 billion, ADI is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.7%. Return on equity stands at 7.9%. The stock trades at 4.5x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ADI would have grown to $18415, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 17.0% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming ADI as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ADI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ADI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 25 historical episodes, buying ADI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +18.8% after 12 months (median -7.0%), compared to +5.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 30% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +92.9% vs +12.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ADI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ADI has crossed below its 200-week MA 34 times with an average 1-year return of +15.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1981 | Mar 1982 | 39 | 28.0% | -0.7% | +44914.0% |
| Jun 1982 | Jun 1982 | 1 | 3.2% | +234.1% | +49006.2% |
| Sep 1985 | Oct 1985 | 2 | 2.0% | +12.2% | +20412.7% |
| Oct 1985 | Nov 1985 | 1 | 0.5% | +14.2% | +20156.3% |
| Jul 1986 | Jul 1986 | 2 | 5.4% | +13.7% | +17387.5% |
| Aug 1986 | Aug 1986 | 2 | 4.0% | +38.2% | +17773.2% |
| Sep 1986 | Jan 1987 | 19 | 15.1% | +15.9% | +17514.2% |
| Sep 1987 | Sep 1987 | 2 | 3.5% | -33.3% | +16780.3% |
| Oct 1987 | Mar 1991 | 180 | 54.5% | -30.3% | +18314.8% |
| Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 | 1 | 0.1% | -11.5% | +27839.7% |
| Jun 1991 | Jan 1992 | 32 | 28.4% | N/A | +29543.4% |
| Feb 1992 | Mar 1992 | 6 | 5.6% | +86.7% | +32310.1% |
| Jul 1998 | Aug 1998 | 1 | 1.8% | +100.6% | +4610.8% |
| Aug 1998 | Nov 1998 | 15 | 39.9% | +143.0% | +5265.9% |
| Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 | 1 | 1.3% | +29.5% | +1434.6% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 15.4% | -36.0% | +1520.5% |
| Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 | 1 | 3.3% | -28.8% | +1300.1% |
| Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 | 3 | 5.9% | -40.7% | +1202.8% |
| Apr 2002 | Nov 2003 | 82 | 55.4% | -13.6% | +1297.4% |
| Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 | 2 | 3.4% | -17.1% | +1040.9% |
| Apr 2004 | May 2004 | 1 | 1.0% | -19.4% | +1086.8% |
| Jul 2004 | Oct 2004 | 15 | 16.3% | +1.8% | +1161.1% |
| Dec 2004 | May 2005 | 25 | 13.0% | +6.6% | +1281.9% |
| Aug 2005 | Sep 2005 | 5 | 4.4% | -11.8% | +1248.9% |
| Sep 2005 | Nov 2005 | 7 | 9.4% | -16.4% | +1282.4% |
| Dec 2005 | Jan 2006 | 1 | 1.5% | -6.7% | +1289.5% |
| May 2006 | Apr 2007 | 50 | 27.5% | +13.4% | +1287.0% |
| May 2007 | Jun 2007 | 3 | 4.2% | -3.1% | +1264.8% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 2 | 4.2% | -13.4% | +1261.5% |
| Aug 2007 | May 2008 | 37 | 24.9% | -18.5% | +1237.8% |
| Jun 2008 | Nov 2009 | 75 | 48.3% | -23.3% | +1323.2% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 4 | 4.0% | +43.7% | +1517.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 2.3% | +82.0% | +304.1% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 7.9% | N/A | +90.9% |
| Average | 18 | — | +15.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ADI below its 200-week moving average?
No. Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) is currently 54.5% above its 200-week moving average of $200.34. It would need to fall to $200.34 to cross below the line.
What is ADI's 200-week moving average price?
Analog Devices, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $200.34 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 ADI drops below its 200-week moving average?
ADI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 34 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +15.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is ADI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ADI as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 61. Free cash flow yield is 2.7%. Return on equity is 7.9%. Price-to-book is 4.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ADI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in ADI would have grown to $18415, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 17.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. ADI has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ADI pay a dividend?
Yes. Analog Devices, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 132.00%.
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