BRKR
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Bruker Corporation (BRKR) closed at $33.35 as of 2026-03-20, trading 43.7% below its 200-week moving average of $59.28. This places BRKR in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -43.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.71 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1289 weeks of data, BRKR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 23 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BRKR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +29.5%.
With a market cap of $5.1 billion, BRKR is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.3%. Return on equity stands at -0.4%. The stock trades at 2.1x book value.
Share count has increased 3.5% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 24.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BRKR would have grown to $225, compared to $837 for the S&P 500. BRKR has returned 3.3% annualized vs 9.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -54.3% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: BRKR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BRKR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying BRKR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +32.3% after 12 months (median +29.0%), compared to +14.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 82% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +66.9% vs +33.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BRKR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BRKR has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +29.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Oct 2001 | 15 | 46.6% | -71.8% | +177.9% |
| Nov 2001 | Nov 2005 | 211 | 81.2% | -73.2% | +82.8% |
| Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 | 1 | 5.8% | +71.2% | +700.3% |
| Feb 2006 | Feb 2006 | 1 | 0.1% | +74.2% | +665.0% |
| Feb 2006 | Mar 2006 | 1 | 0.9% | +108.1% | +680.5% |
| Oct 2008 | Jun 2009 | 32 | 55.6% | +54.7% | +404.1% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 0.3% | +39.6% | +329.3% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 2 | 8.0% | +13.5% | +189.7% |
| Dec 2011 | Jan 2012 | 3 | 2.1% | +20.4% | +182.8% |
| Jul 2012 | Sep 2012 | 6 | 8.1% | +52.1% | +196.1% |
| Oct 2012 | Nov 2012 | 4 | 9.9% | +62.6% | +183.5% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | 7 | 6.5% | +26.0% | +95.0% |
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | 1 | 2.7% | +58.8% | +71.9% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 9.2% | +26.0% | -36.2% |
| Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 | 1 | 0.7% | +4.7% | -45.2% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 6 | 7.8% | +4.4% | -45.7% |
| May 2024 | Ongoing | 95+ | 52.6% | Ongoing | -48.7% |
| Average | 23 | — | +29.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BRKR below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Bruker Corporation (BRKR) is trading 43.7% below its 200-week moving average of $59.28. The current price is $33.35.
What is BRKR's 200-week moving average price?
Bruker Corporation's 200-week moving average is $59.28 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 BRKR drops below its 200-week moving average?
BRKR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +29.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 23 weeks on average.
Is BRKR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BRKR 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 36. Free cash flow yield is 4.3%. Return on equity is -0.4%. Price-to-book is 2.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BRKR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 24.8 years, $100 invested in BRKR would have grown to $225, compared to $837 for the S&P 500. That's 3.3% annualized vs 9.0% for the index. BRKR has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BRKR pay a dividend?
Yes. Bruker Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 60.00%.
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 2026-03-20