ATEN
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A10 Networks, Inc. (ATEN) closed at $21.46 as of 2026-03-20, trading 40.1% above its 200-week moving average of $15.31. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 37.3% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 71, ATEN is in overbought territory.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.8x 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 578 weeks of data, ATEN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ATEN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +26.3%.
With a market cap of $1539 million, ATEN is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.1%. Return on equity stands at 19.0%, a solid level. The stock trades at 7.2x book value.
Over the past 11.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ATEN would have grown to $530, compared to $372 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.1% vs 12.5% for the index — confirming ATEN as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ATEN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ATEN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying ATEN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +30.7% after 12 months (median +9.0%), compared to +15.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 73% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +60.3% vs +31.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ATEN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ATEN has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +26.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Nov 2015 | 38 | 51.1% | +38.1% | +429.9% |
| Nov 2015 | Jul 2016 | 34 | 28.5% | +6.0% | +207.2% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 1 | 0.4% | -0.4% | +208.4% |
| Jul 2017 | Oct 2017 | 12 | 19.9% | +5.1% | +231.6% |
| Oct 2017 | Nov 2017 | 5 | 4.7% | -20.8% | +204.3% |
| Jan 2018 | Jul 2018 | 25 | 21.8% | -11.6% | +202.7% |
| Jul 2018 | Aug 2018 | 3 | 2.0% | +8.1% | +243.5% |
| Sep 2018 | Jul 2019 | 45 | 19.5% | +5.2% | +249.8% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 5 | 3.7% | +21.1% | +221.3% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 5 | 13.9% | -6.9% | +229.2% |
| Nov 2019 | Jul 2020 | 34 | 44.4% | +9.6% | +228.7% |
| Sep 2020 | Oct 2020 | 4 | 11.0% | +99.3% | +233.0% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 3.9% | +177.3% | +240.4% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 5 | 8.7% | +26.9% | +94.1% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 2 | 3.0% | +38.2% | +68.8% |
| Average | 15 | — | +26.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ATEN below its 200-week moving average?
No. A10 Networks, Inc. (ATEN) is currently 40.1% above its 200-week moving average of $15.31. It would need to fall to $15.31 to cross below the line.
What is ATEN's 200-week moving average price?
A10 Networks, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $15.31 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 ATEN drops below its 200-week moving average?
ATEN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +26.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is ATEN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ATEN 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 71 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 4.1%. Return on equity is 19.0%. Price-to-book is 7.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ATEN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11.2 years, $100 invested in ATEN would have grown to $530, compared to $372 for the S&P 500. That's 16.1% annualized vs 12.5% for the index. ATEN has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ATEN pay a dividend?
Yes. A10 Networks, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 112.00%.
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