ANDE
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The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE) closed at $79.12 as of 2026-05-01, trading 75.0% above its 200-week moving average of $45.21. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 68.9% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 73, ANDE is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.88 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1527 weeks of data, ANDE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ANDE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +13.7%.
With a market cap of $2.7 billion, ANDE is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 8.3%. The stock trades at 2.1x book value.
Over the past 29.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ANDE would have grown to $4347, compared to $1517 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.7% vs 9.7% for the index — confirming ANDE as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ANDE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ANDE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 25 historical episodes, buying ANDE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +14.8% after 12 months (median +16.0%), compared to +11.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 76% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +22.3% vs +24.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ANDE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ANDE has crossed below its 200-week MA 25 times with an average 1-year return of +13.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Mar 1997 | 5 | 4.4% | -5.7% | +4247.0% |
| Mar 1997 | Sep 1997 | 26 | 8.9% | -2.7% | +4073.2% |
| Sep 1997 | Oct 1997 | 1 | 1.9% | +18.2% | +4218.6% |
| Nov 1997 | Nov 1997 | 3 | 0.3% | +21.5% | +4146.0% |
| Dec 1997 | Mar 1998 | 15 | 8.1% | +25.8% | +4146.0% |
| Apr 1998 | Apr 1998 | 1 | 1.3% | +38.5% | +4206.4% |
| Sep 1999 | Jun 2000 | 39 | 25.3% | +0.3% | +4095.2% |
| Jul 2000 | Jul 2000 | 1 | 1.6% | +0.9% | +3951.6% |
| Jul 2000 | Jul 2001 | 53 | 17.1% | +5.2% | +4066.5% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 6.0% | +52.8% | +4069.1% |
| Sep 2008 | Sep 2009 | 50 | 66.3% | +7.9% | +408.3% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 1 | 4.2% | +15.8% | +371.3% |
| Oct 2009 | Apr 2010 | 25 | 29.2% | +19.1% | +371.3% |
| May 2010 | Jul 2010 | 11 | 7.9% | +38.0% | +363.8% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 3 | 2.4% | +25.3% | +372.4% |
| Oct 2011 | Oct 2011 | 1 | 1.7% | +16.5% | +372.0% |
| Jun 2015 | Dec 2016 | 76 | 39.7% | -6.4% | +154.0% |
| Jan 2017 | Aug 2018 | 83 | 25.2% | -18.0% | +146.5% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 1 | 0.6% | -44.9% | +169.2% |
| Nov 2018 | Jan 2019 | 9 | 18.0% | -34.4% | +183.1% |
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2021 | 102 | 62.5% | -45.4% | +184.4% |
| Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 | 1 | 0.8% | +26.9% | +234.3% |
| Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | 3 | 2.9% | +38.3% | +104.3% |
| Jan 2025 | Feb 2025 | 3 | 2.2% | +55.0% | +98.3% |
| Mar 2025 | Oct 2025 | 28 | 19.0% | +93.7% | +109.3% |
| Average | 22 | — | +13.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ANDE below its 200-week moving average?
No. The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE) is currently 75.0% above its 200-week moving average of $45.21. It would need to fall to $45.21 to cross below the line.
What is ANDE's 200-week moving average price?
The Andersons, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $45.21 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 ANDE drops below its 200-week moving average?
ANDE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +13.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 22 weeks on average.
Is ANDE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ANDE 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 73 (overbought). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 8.3%. Price-to-book is 2.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ANDE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 29.3 years, $100 invested in ANDE would have grown to $4347, compared to $1517 for the S&P 500. That's 13.7% annualized vs 9.7% for the index. ANDE has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ANDE pay a dividend?
Yes. The Andersons, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 101.00%.
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