AZTA
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Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) closed at $20.19 as of 2026-03-20, trading 57.1% below its 200-week moving average of $47.05. This places AZTA in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -54.7% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 25, AZTA is in oversold territory.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.0x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1576 weeks of data, AZTA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 49 weeks. Historically, investors who bought AZTA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +39.9%.
With a market cap of $930 million, AZTA is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 11.7%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 1.5%. The stock trades at 0.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 38.9% over the past three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 30.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AZTA would have grown to $196, compared to $1719 for the S&P 500. AZTA has returned 2.2% annualized vs 9.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: AZTA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AZTA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying AZTA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +38.4% after 12 months (median +14.0%), compared to +16.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +51.5% vs +32.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AZTA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AZTA has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +39.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Dec 1996 | 47 | 33.0% | +49.5% | +107.6% |
| Mar 1997 | May 1997 | 5 | 8.8% | +0.4% | +69.9% |
| Dec 1997 | Nov 1998 | 50 | 50.5% | +19.4% | +99.6% |
| Dec 1998 | Jan 1999 | 4 | 11.0% | +87.0% | +67.1% |
| Oct 2000 | Dec 2000 | 12 | 25.9% | +30.3% | +5.9% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 15.4% | -54.9% | -8.4% |
| Apr 2002 | Mar 2007 | 254 | 78.5% | -74.5% | -24.7% |
| Aug 2007 | Jan 2011 | 179 | 78.5% | -38.8% | +76.3% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 0.2% | +0.3% | +201.2% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 5 | 4.1% | +1.8% | +212.2% |
| Aug 2012 | Dec 2012 | 21 | 15.1% | +17.1% | +201.3% |
| Aug 2013 | Sep 2013 | 3 | 2.1% | +24.0% | +168.6% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 8 | 11.6% | +86.2% | +135.2% |
| Apr 2016 | May 2016 | 3 | 4.0% | +174.6% | +130.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 16.0% | +275.8% | -11.3% |
| Aug 2022 | Ongoing | 188+ | 59.0% | Ongoing | -65.0% |
| Average | 49 | — | +39.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AZTA below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Azenta, Inc. (AZTA) is trading 57.1% below its 200-week moving average of $47.05. The current price is $20.19.
What is AZTA's 200-week moving average price?
Azenta, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $47.05 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 AZTA drops below its 200-week moving average?
AZTA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +39.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 49 weeks on average.
Is AZTA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about AZTA as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 25 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 11.7%. Return on equity is 1.5%. Price-to-book is 0.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does AZTA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 30.2 years, $100 invested in AZTA would have grown to $196, compared to $1719 for the S&P 500. That's 2.2% annualized vs 9.9% for the index. AZTA 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