AVO
Mission Produce, Inc. Consumer Defensive - Food Distribution Investor Relations →
Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) closed at $12.22 as of 2026-03-20, trading 1.2% above its 200-week moving average of $12.08. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 0.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 47, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, up-weeks have carried more volume than down-weeks (1.57 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). When trading picks up, it's more often on days the price is rising — buyers are showing more interest than sellers.
Over the past 237 weeks of data, AVO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 40 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -6.1%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $866 million, AVO is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.0%. Return on equity stands at 5.7%. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
Over the past 4.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AVO would have grown to $65, compared to $161 for the S&P 500. AVO has returned -8.9% annualized vs 11.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 14 open-market purchases totaling $42,401,407. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: AVO vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AVO Crosses Below the Line?
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AVO crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AVO has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +-6.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Dec 2024 | 159 | 41.8% | -12.9% | -32.0% |
| Jan 2025 | Aug 2025 | 31 | 27.0% | +0.7% | +0.7% |
| Sep 2025 | Nov 2025 | 6 | 4.9% | N/A | +1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | 2 | 4.5% | N/A | +5.9% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 2 | 3.8% | N/A | +4.7% |
| Average | 40 | — | +-6.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AVO below its 200-week moving average?
No. Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) is currently 1.2% above its 200-week moving average of $12.08. It would need to fall to $12.08 to cross below the line.
What is AVO's 200-week moving average price?
Mission Produce, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $12.08 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 AVO drops below its 200-week moving average?
AVO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -6.1%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 40 weeks on average.
Is AVO a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about AVO 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 47. Free cash flow yield is 4.0%. Return on equity is 5.7%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does AVO compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 4.6 years, $100 invested in AVO would have grown to $65, compared to $161 for the S&P 500. That's -8.9% annualized vs 11.0% for the index. AVO 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