APAM
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Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) closed at $35.90 as of 2026-03-20, trading 5.7% above its 200-week moving average of $33.97. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 4.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 38, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.1x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 632 weeks of data, APAM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought APAM at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +31.6%.
With a market cap of $2.5 billion, APAM is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.6%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 49.3%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.8x book value.
Share count has increased 3.7% over three years, indicating dilution. APAM passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 12.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in APAM would have grown to $165, compared to $429 for the S&P 500. APAM has returned 4.2% annualized vs 12.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -16.4% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: APAM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After APAM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying APAM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +35.3% after 12 months (median +36.0%), compared to +19.3% 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 +58.5% vs +44.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment APAM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
APAM has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +31.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Aug 2014 | 1 | 1.5% | -1.0% | +100.4% |
| Sep 2014 | Nov 2014 | 8 | 7.2% | -25.0% | +97.0% |
| Dec 2014 | Oct 2017 | 149 | 44.1% | -18.9% | +98.5% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 19 | 24.7% | +5.3% | +149.2% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 4 | 2.4% | +13.8% | +160.8% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 3 | 4.7% | +19.2% | +164.6% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 7 | 19.2% | +144.0% | +167.1% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 7 | 16.5% | +35.4% | +61.5% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 3 | 7.8% | +55.7% | +49.7% |
| Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | 5 | 8.3% | +59.7% | +51.5% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 3 | 2.2% | +39.3% | +39.8% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 2 | 4.5% | +51.4% | +32.7% |
| Average | 18 | — | +31.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is APAM below its 200-week moving average?
No. Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) is currently 5.7% above its 200-week moving average of $33.97. It would need to fall to $33.97 to cross below the line.
What is APAM's 200-week moving average price?
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $33.97 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 APAM drops below its 200-week moving average?
APAM 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 +31.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is APAM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about APAM 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 38. Free cash flow yield is 7.6%. Return on equity is 49.3%. Price-to-book is 5.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does APAM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 12.2 years, $100 invested in APAM would have grown to $165, compared to $429 for the S&P 500. That's 4.2% annualized vs 12.7% for the index. APAM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does APAM pay a dividend?
Yes. Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 919.00%.
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