BC
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Brunswick Corporation (BC) closed at $79.42 as of 2026-05-01, trading 10.9% above its 200-week moving average of $71.61. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 11.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.79 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2265 weeks of data, BC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +13.3%.
With a market cap of $5.2 billion, BC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.3%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at -7.8%. The stock trades at 3.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 9.1% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BC would have grown to $872, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. BC has returned 6.7% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 26.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: BC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 27 historical episodes, buying BC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +11.8% after 12 months (median +19.0%), compared to +15.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +34.8% vs +31.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BC has crossed below its 200-week MA 31 times with an average 1-year return of +13.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 1 | 13.8% | +49.2% | +1279.9% |
| Mar 1989 | Mar 1989 | 1 | 0.2% | -14.6% | +819.3% |
| Jun 1989 | Jan 1992 | 134 | 61.0% | -24.0% | +781.7% |
| Jul 1992 | Sep 1992 | 7 | 7.2% | +9.1% | +971.5% |
| Sep 1992 | Oct 1992 | 5 | 7.7% | +14.7% | +952.5% |
| Jun 1993 | Jul 1993 | 4 | 1.9% | +83.7% | +969.2% |
| Jun 1998 | Dec 1998 | 28 | 45.7% | +7.8% | +414.3% |
| Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 | 1 | 3.3% | -5.4% | +426.9% |
| Feb 1999 | May 1999 | 16 | 20.1% | -17.0% | +435.6% |
| Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 | 1 | 0.5% | -19.7% | +403.3% |
| Oct 1999 | May 2001 | 84 | 35.6% | -22.4% | +399.7% |
| Aug 2001 | Dec 2001 | 16 | 28.6% | +11.8% | +447.7% |
| Sep 2002 | Apr 2003 | 28 | 12.2% | +40.6% | +478.2% |
| Jun 2006 | Apr 2010 | 201 | 92.4% | +0.8% | +208.2% |
| May 2010 | Jul 2010 | 8 | 23.9% | +19.3% | +503.0% |
| Aug 2010 | Oct 2010 | 8 | 15.2% | +10.2% | +561.8% |
| Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 | 1 | 4.1% | +49.3% | +149.7% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 1 | 0.8% | +54.1% | +139.6% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 2 | 3.0% | +17.2% | +117.3% |
| Oct 2018 | Nov 2018 | 3 | 4.4% | +18.3% | +80.8% |
| Dec 2018 | Feb 2019 | 11 | 18.1% | +22.7% | +83.9% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 5 | 5.3% | -4.2% | +75.2% |
| Apr 2019 | Sep 2019 | 20 | 20.7% | -12.8% | +80.0% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 2 | 1.0% | +15.5% | +73.9% |
| Feb 2020 | May 2020 | 12 | 49.6% | +68.8% | +68.4% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 3 | 6.2% | +36.8% | +35.1% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 7 | 5.3% | +19.7% | +28.4% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 6 | 10.9% | +13.3% | +13.5% |
| May 2024 | Sep 2024 | 17 | 14.4% | -36.3% | +4.4% |
| Oct 2024 | Dec 2025 | 59 | 43.8% | -8.5% | +2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | 4 | 3.2% | N/A | +12.5% |
| Average | 22 | — | +13.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Brunswick Corporation (BC) is currently 10.9% above its 200-week moving average of $71.61. It would need to fall to $71.61 to cross below the line.
What is BC's 200-week moving average price?
Brunswick Corporation's 200-week moving average is $71.61 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 BC drops below its 200-week moving average?
BC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +13.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 22 weeks on average.
Is BC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 43. Free cash flow yield is 7.3%. Return on equity is -7.8%. Price-to-book is 3.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in BC would have grown to $872, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 6.7% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. BC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BC pay a dividend?
Yes. Brunswick Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 222.00%.
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