ARKO
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Arko Corp. (ARKO) closed at $6.75 as of 2026-05-01, trading 4.6% above its 200-week moving average of $6.45. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 4.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 64, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.19 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 305 weeks of data, ARKO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 39 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -12.1%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $757 million, ARKO is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.8%. Return on equity stands at 6.1%. The stock trades at 2.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 7.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 5.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ARKO would have grown to $71, compared to $254 for the S&P 500. ARKO has returned -5.7% annualized vs 17.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -16.1% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ARKO vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ARKO Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying ARKO when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -10.1% after 12 months (median -9.0%), compared to +3.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 14% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -17.4% vs +22.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ARKO crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ARKO has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +-12.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Apr 2021 | 38 | 19.6% | -18.6% | -28.6% |
| Jun 2021 | Aug 2021 | 11 | 23.8% | -15.5% | -23.5% |
| Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 | 1 | 2.0% | -1.6% | -25.3% |
| Oct 2021 | Nov 2021 | 3 | 3.6% | -3.2% | -25.9% |
| Nov 2021 | Aug 2022 | 38 | 20.9% | -6.8% | -25.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 5 | 3.3% | -21.8% | -24.1% |
| Nov 2022 | Apr 2026 | 179 | 50.1% | -17.2% | -22.1% |
| Average | 39 | — | +-12.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ARKO below its 200-week moving average?
No. Arko Corp. (ARKO) is currently 4.6% above its 200-week moving average of $6.45. It would need to fall to $6.45 to cross below the line.
What is ARKO's 200-week moving average price?
Arko Corp.'s 200-week moving average is $6.45 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 ARKO drops below its 200-week moving average?
ARKO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -12.1%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 39 weeks on average.
Is ARKO a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ARKO 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 64. Free cash flow yield is 4.8%. Return on equity is 6.1%. Price-to-book is 2.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ARKO compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 5.9 years, $100 invested in ARKO would have grown to $71, compared to $254 for the S&P 500. That's -5.7% annualized vs 17.0% for the index. ARKO has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ARKO pay a dividend?
Yes. Arko Corp. currently pays a dividend yield of 178.00%.
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