ALEX
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Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (ALEX) closed at $20.84 as of 2026-03-13, trading 25.7% above its 200-week moving average of $16.58. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 25.9% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 93, ALEX is in overbought territory.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.2x 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 2362 weeks of data, ALEX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 57 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -1.4%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1519 million, ALEX is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.3%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 6.5%. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
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 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ALEX would have grown to $186, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. ALEX has returned 1.9% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 30.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ALEX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ALEX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 52 historical episodes, buying ALEX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +0.5% after 12 months (median +3.0%), compared to +11.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 59% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +6.0% vs +28.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ALEX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ALEX has crossed below its 200-week MA 57 times with an average 1-year return of +-1.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1980 | Dec 1980 | 3 | 7.1% | -16.9% | +806.2% |
| Feb 1981 | Mar 1981 | 3 | 2.5% | -26.8% | +751.0% |
| Apr 1981 | May 1981 | 2 | 4.2% | -13.7% | +766.8% |
| Jun 1981 | Oct 1982 | 68 | 33.7% | -28.0% | +751.0% |
| Jul 1990 | May 1993 | 151 | 34.4% | -17.5% | +52.9% |
| Jun 1993 | Dec 1993 | 25 | 10.8% | -2.4% | +64.5% |
| Mar 1994 | Apr 1994 | 1 | 1.0% | -8.6% | +77.0% |
| Apr 1994 | May 1994 | 4 | 1.4% | -9.2% | +77.9% |
| Oct 1994 | May 1995 | 28 | 15.3% | -3.7% | +82.6% |
| May 1995 | Mar 1996 | 45 | 7.6% | +6.7% | +78.8% |
| Jul 1996 | Jul 1996 | 1 | 0.7% | +14.1% | +81.6% |
| Jul 1996 | Aug 1996 | 1 | 3.9% | +15.6% | +87.5% |
| Oct 1996 | Oct 1996 | 2 | 0.8% | +15.5% | +79.8% |
| Jul 1998 | Jul 1999 | 49 | 22.9% | +4.5% | +76.1% |
| Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 | 1 | 1.4% | -1.8% | +77.9% |
| Aug 1999 | Jul 2000 | 48 | 24.2% | +8.9% | +77.5% |
| Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 | 2 | 2.2% | -9.9% | +80.7% |
| Dec 2000 | Dec 2000 | 1 | 0.6% | +7.9% | +79.8% |
| Feb 2001 | Jun 2001 | 17 | 12.8% | +6.9% | +79.8% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 11 | 9.2% | -7.3% | +83.2% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 3 | 5.8% | +19.9% | +93.6% |
| Aug 2002 | Nov 2002 | 13 | 11.2% | +22.6% | +84.2% |
| Feb 2003 | Feb 2003 | 2 | 0.6% | +40.8% | +80.5% |
| Jan 2008 | Feb 2008 | 4 | 5.2% | -49.7% | -3.7% |
| Feb 2008 | Apr 2008 | 7 | 9.3% | -59.7% | -1.7% |
| Jun 2008 | Dec 2010 | 128 | 64.4% | -48.1% | -4.3% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 1 | 5.7% | -16.6% | +26.7% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 2 | 4.2% | -21.2% | +23.1% |
| Jun 2012 | Jun 2013 | 52 | 29.4% | +51.9% | +70.5% |
| Aug 2013 | Oct 2013 | 6 | 4.8% | +14.2% | +21.2% |
| Oct 2013 | Dec 2013 | 5 | 5.2% | +3.3% | +15.1% |
| Jan 2014 | Feb 2014 | 3 | 1.8% | +2.4% | +15.4% |
| Apr 2014 | Jun 2014 | 6 | 4.1% | +10.8% | +16.0% |
| Jul 2014 | Aug 2014 | 2 | 1.2% | -1.9% | +12.1% |
| Sep 2014 | Dec 2014 | 13 | 10.8% | -5.0% | +15.9% |
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | 5 | 2.9% | -13.8% | +14.4% |
| Jul 2015 | Apr 2016 | 37 | 19.6% | +0.5% | +14.3% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 3 | 4.4% | +17.1% | +18.7% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 3 | 5.1% | +15.6% | +17.6% |
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | 1 | 0.8% | +23.2% | +15.5% |
| Nov 2017 | Dec 2017 | 1 | 24.1% | +6.8% | +42.8% |
| Jan 2018 | Feb 2019 | 54 | 28.1% | N/A | +17.3% |
| Feb 2019 | Sep 2019 | 28 | 8.2% | -15.5% | +18.9% |
| Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 | 1 | 0.6% | -47.4% | +12.2% |
| Oct 2019 | Jun 2021 | 83 | 62.8% | -45.6% | +15.2% |
| Jun 2021 | Jul 2021 | 6 | 7.8% | -3.5% | +36.4% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 7 | 6.0% | +5.9% | +37.7% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 5 | 12.1% | +2.9% | +41.3% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 1 | 0.3% | -2.4% | +36.2% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 12 | 7.7% | +19.0% | +39.7% |
| Feb 2024 | Jul 2024 | 19 | 5.5% | +13.2% | +38.8% |
| Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 | 1 | 0.7% | +24.5% | +27.6% |
| Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 | 1 | 1.3% | +27.5% | +28.1% |
| Mar 2025 | May 2025 | 6 | 7.6% | N/A | +26.1% |
| May 2025 | May 2025 | 1 | 0.3% | N/A | +25.5% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 1.2% | N/A | +27.3% |
| Oct 2025 | Dec 2025 | 6 | 9.3% | N/A | +35.9% |
| Average | 17 | — | +-1.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ALEX below its 200-week moving average?
No. Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (ALEX) is currently 25.7% above its 200-week moving average of $16.58. It would need to fall to $16.58 to cross below the line.
What is ALEX's 200-week moving average price?
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $16.58 as of 2026-03-13. 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 ALEX drops below its 200-week moving average?
ALEX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 57 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -1.4%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is ALEX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ALEX as of 2026-03-13: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 93 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 7.3%. Return on equity is 6.5%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ALEX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in ALEX would have grown to $186, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 1.9% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. ALEX has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ALEX pay a dividend?
Yes. Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 4.92%.
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 2026-03-13