ADUS
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Addus HomeCare Corporation (ADUS) closed at $99.28 as of 2026-03-20, trading 5.0% below its 200-week moving average of $104.56. This places ADUS in the deep value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -3.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 35, 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 (0.90 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 807 weeks of data, ADUS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ADUS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +15.0%.
With a market cap of $1851 million, ADUS is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.9%. Return on equity stands at 9.3%. The stock trades at 1.7x book value.
Share count has increased 14.8% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 15.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ADUS would have grown to $3266, compared to $721 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 25.2% vs 13.6% for the index — confirming ADUS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 2.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ADUS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ADUS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying ADUS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +15.8% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +8.8% 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 +102.7% vs +28.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ADUS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ADUS has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +15.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Apr 2011 | 28 | 52.5% | +2.6% | +2458.8% |
| May 2011 | May 2011 | 1 | 2.8% | -22.3% | +1654.1% |
| May 2011 | Jul 2011 | 6 | 13.1% | -31.4% | +1715.0% |
| Aug 2011 | Sep 2012 | 58 | 41.0% | -1.8% | +2106.2% |
| Mar 2016 | Aug 2016 | 22 | 16.7% | +82.5% | +431.2% |
| Sep 2021 | Oct 2021 | 3 | 5.2% | +20.6% | +25.7% |
| Jan 2022 | Mar 2022 | 10 | 14.1% | +41.9% | +28.5% |
| Apr 2022 | Jul 2022 | 10 | 9.3% | -3.0% | +17.8% |
| Apr 2023 | Jul 2023 | 14 | 12.2% | +15.7% | +21.5% |
| Aug 2023 | Feb 2024 | 25 | 14.3% | +44.2% | +9.0% |
| Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | 2 | 5.2% | +22.6% | +11.4% |
| Feb 2025 | Mar 2025 | 5 | 8.6% | +8.1% | +3.7% |
| Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | 1 | 0.3% | N/A | -4.1% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 4+ | 5.0% | Ongoing | -4.1% |
| Average | 14 | — | +15.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ADUS below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Addus HomeCare Corporation (ADUS) is trading 5.0% below its 200-week moving average of $104.56. The current price is $99.28.
What is ADUS's 200-week moving average price?
Addus HomeCare Corporation's 200-week moving average is $104.56 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 ADUS drops below its 200-week moving average?
ADUS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +15.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is ADUS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ADUS 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 35. Free cash flow yield is 3.9%. Return on equity is 9.3%. Price-to-book is 1.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ADUS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 15.5 years, $100 invested in ADUS would have grown to $3266, compared to $721 for the S&P 500. That's 25.2% annualized vs 13.6% for the index. ADUS has outperformed the broader market over this period.
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