ARW
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Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) closed at $136.64 as of 2026-03-20, trading 13.8% above its 200-week moving average of $120.07. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 17.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 65, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.18 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, ARW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 36 times. On average, these episodes lasted 23 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ARW at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +11.4%.
With a market cap of $7.0 billion, ARW is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 9.1%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 13.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ARW would have grown to $878, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. ARW has returned 6.8% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ARW vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ARW Crosses Below the Line?
Across 31 historical episodes, buying ARW when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +7.7% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +6.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 64% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +22.2% vs +20.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ARW crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ARW has crossed below its 200-week MA 36 times with an average 1-year return of +11.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1981 | Jul 1981 | 1 | 0.7% | -31.1% | +1616.4% |
| Aug 1981 | Nov 1982 | 68 | 39.5% | -37.4% | +1742.0% |
| Jul 1984 | Jul 1984 | 1 | 3.0% | -7.4% | +1400.4% |
| Sep 1984 | Jul 1990 | 301 | 76.1% | -28.9% | +1367.5% |
| Jul 1990 | Mar 1991 | 33 | 42.9% | +78.0% | +4272.5% |
| Mar 1991 | Apr 1991 | 2 | 7.9% | +206.7% | +4758.3% |
| Jul 1996 | Jul 1996 | 1 | 0.7% | +46.4% | +589.7% |
| Jun 1998 | Jan 2000 | 84 | 50.1% | -27.1% | +447.9% |
| Jan 2000 | Feb 2000 | 4 | 11.1% | +40.3% | +533.7% |
| Nov 2000 | Dec 2000 | 4 | 6.7% | +10.0% | +467.9% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 5 | 15.6% | +11.7% | +433.5% |
| Jun 2001 | Jul 2001 | 6 | 9.7% | -15.8% | +482.2% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 8 | 23.7% | -36.9% | +460.2% |
| May 2002 | May 2002 | 1 | 1.2% | -29.2% | +453.0% |
| May 2002 | Jan 2004 | 84 | 60.0% | -31.9% | +446.1% |
| Feb 2004 | Feb 2004 | 1 | 1.3% | +5.7% | +481.2% |
| Jul 2004 | Sep 2004 | 7 | 7.0% | +30.3% | +511.1% |
| Oct 2004 | Oct 2004 | 2 | 4.5% | +37.1% | +517.7% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 1 | 0.2% | -37.8% | +340.6% |
| Apr 2008 | Jun 2008 | 7 | 14.9% | -33.9% | +338.1% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 5 | 11.0% | -32.5% | +330.1% |
| Sep 2008 | Mar 2010 | 82 | 60.4% | -6.6% | +354.0% |
| May 2010 | Oct 2010 | 25 | 25.2% | +62.5% | +397.1% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 0.9% | +30.5% | +373.3% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 2 | 3.9% | +19.7% | +373.5% |
| Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 | 3 | 4.9% | +52.0% | +184.4% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 1 | 4.3% | +18.2% | +109.2% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 4.7% | +29.3% | +108.4% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 6 | 11.3% | -7.2% | +105.6% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 8 | 5.8% | -4.1% | +98.2% |
| Feb 2020 | Aug 2020 | 23 | 36.9% | +49.5% | +103.8% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 1.3% | +36.0% | +46.5% |
| Nov 2024 | Nov 2024 | 2 | 3.5% | -6.1% | +18.6% |
| Dec 2024 | Jun 2025 | 24 | 22.7% | -1.4% | +19.1% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 1 | 4.3% | N/A | +19.2% |
| Oct 2025 | Jan 2026 | 16 | 11.4% | N/A | +20.4% |
| Average | 23 | — | +11.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ARW below its 200-week moving average?
No. Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) is currently 13.8% above its 200-week moving average of $120.07. It would need to fall to $120.07 to cross below the line.
What is ARW's 200-week moving average price?
Arrow Electronics, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $120.07 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 ARW drops below its 200-week moving average?
ARW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 36 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +11.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 23 weeks on average.
Is ARW a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ARW 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 65. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 9.1%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ARW compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in ARW would have grown to $878, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 6.8% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. ARW has underperformed 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