BKR
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Baker Hughes Company (BKR) closed at $69.12 as of 2026-05-01, trading 90.7% above its 200-week moving average of $36.25. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 91.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, 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 (0.94 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1990 weeks of data, BKR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 31 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BKR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +13.3%.
With a market cap of $68.6 billion, BKR is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.6%. Return on equity stands at 17.2%, a solid level. The stock trades at 3.5x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BKR would have grown to $857, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. BKR has returned 6.7% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 41.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: BKR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BKR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 30 historical episodes, buying BKR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +13.6% after 12 months (median +1.0%), compared to +10.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 52% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +27.7% vs +24.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BKR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BKR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1988 | Mar 1989 | 51 | 27.3% | -2.5% | +1010.7% |
| Nov 1991 | May 1992 | 26 | 22.4% | +4.1% | +792.0% |
| Jun 1992 | Jul 1992 | 4 | 8.6% | +36.0% | +793.1% |
| Oct 1992 | Feb 1993 | 17 | 18.3% | +5.4% | +711.9% |
| Mar 1993 | Apr 1993 | 3 | 2.3% | -8.3% | +681.0% |
| Sep 1993 | Apr 1995 | 83 | 23.4% | -15.2% | +661.6% |
| Oct 1995 | Nov 1995 | 3 | 8.1% | +89.4% | +783.7% |
| Jul 1998 | May 1999 | 42 | 49.3% | +14.4% | +437.1% |
| Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 | 1 | 0.1% | +11.5% | +410.5% |
| Sep 1999 | Apr 2000 | 31 | 41.6% | +26.7% | +441.9% |
| Jul 2000 | Jul 2000 | 1 | 0.6% | +7.2% | +397.1% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 6.4% | -3.5% | +426.6% |
| Jul 2002 | Nov 2002 | 19 | 22.3% | +13.2% | +408.0% |
| Jan 2003 | May 2003 | 19 | 13.3% | +9.8% | +385.6% |
| Jul 2003 | Aug 2003 | 1 | 1.0% | +29.5% | +367.6% |
| Sep 2003 | Jan 2004 | 17 | 12.6% | +33.7% | +371.9% |
| Sep 2008 | Dec 2010 | 118 | 60.0% | -41.5% | +115.5% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 3 | 12.0% | -4.3% | +172.6% |
| Nov 2011 | Jul 2012 | 35 | 17.1% | -13.3% | +176.0% |
| Aug 2012 | Sep 2012 | 1 | 2.0% | +3.3% | +193.0% |
| Sep 2012 | Sep 2013 | 49 | 15.8% | +11.0% | +195.4% |
| Oct 2014 | Nov 2014 | 4 | 2.7% | +2.5% | +145.7% |
| Aug 2015 | Aug 2015 | 1 | 6.4% | +8.3% | +161.3% |
| Sep 2015 | Sep 2015 | 1 | 0.5% | -4.9% | +145.7% |
| Oct 2015 | Oct 2016 | 52 | 24.4% | +13.8% | +144.9% |
| May 2017 | Jun 2017 | 1 | 1.0% | -6.8% | +129.4% |
| Jun 2017 | Feb 2021 | 192 | 65.8% | -11.1% | +133.5% |
| Mar 2021 | May 2021 | 7 | 13.7% | +60.7% | +245.7% |
| Jun 2021 | Jun 2021 | 1 | 0.3% | +35.9% | +242.5% |
| Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | 6 | 10.3% | +33.1% | +276.9% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 1 | 3.2% | +72.8% | +257.7% |
| Average | 26 | — | +13.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BKR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Baker Hughes Company (BKR) is currently 90.7% above its 200-week moving average of $36.25. It would need to fall to $36.25 to cross below the line.
What is BKR's 200-week moving average price?
Baker Hughes Company's 200-week moving average is $36.25 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 BKR drops below its 200-week moving average?
BKR 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 26 weeks on average.
Is BKR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BKR 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 66. Free cash flow yield is 4.6%. Return on equity is 17.2%. Price-to-book is 3.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BKR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in BKR would have grown to $857, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 6.7% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. BKR has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BKR pay a dividend?
Yes. Baker Hughes Company currently pays a dividend yield of 133.00%.
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