ATKR
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Atkore Inc. (ATKR) closed at $74.54 as of 2026-05-01, trading 27.2% below its 200-week moving average of $102.35. This places ATKR in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -26.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.98 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 468 weeks of data, ATKR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ATKR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +93.8%.
With a market cap of $2.5 billion, ATKR is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.6%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -3.2%. The stock trades at 1.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 18.1% over the past three years.
Over the past 9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ATKR would have grown to $352, compared to $343 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.0% vs 14.7% for the index — confirming ATKR as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -23.1% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ATKR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ATKR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying ATKR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +83.4% after 12 months (median +25.0%), compared to +17.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 70% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +153.8% vs +29.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ATKR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ATKR has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +93.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Nov 2017 | 19 | 24.6% | +7.5% | +266.2% |
| Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 | 1 | 0.2% | -2.4% | +270.3% |
| Feb 2018 | May 2018 | 12 | 14.0% | +16.0% | +270.8% |
| Jun 2018 | Jul 2018 | 1 | 0.6% | +24.6% | +272.1% |
| Oct 2018 | Jan 2019 | 11 | 14.9% | +75.9% | +298.5% |
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 1 | 2.9% | -8.9% | +272.8% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 9 | 25.8% | +282.4% | +309.3% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 0.1% | +193.9% | +215.7% |
| Sep 2020 | Nov 2020 | 8 | 17.3% | +254.8% | +213.9% |
| Aug 2024 | Ongoing | 91+ | 51.8% | Ongoing | -18.9% |
| Average | 15 | — | +93.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ATKR below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Atkore Inc. (ATKR) is trading 27.2% below its 200-week moving average of $102.35. The current price is $74.54.
What is ATKR's 200-week moving average price?
Atkore Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $102.35 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 ATKR drops below its 200-week moving average?
ATKR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +93.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is ATKR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ATKR as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 54. Free cash flow yield is 8.6%. Return on equity is -3.2%. Price-to-book is 1.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ATKR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 9 years, $100 invested in ATKR would have grown to $352, compared to $343 for the S&P 500. That's 15.0% annualized vs 14.7% for the index. ATKR has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ATKR pay a dividend?
Yes. Atkore Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 177.00%.
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