BYD
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Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) closed at $84.50 as of 2026-05-01, trading 26.9% above its 200-week moving average of $66.57. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 26.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.69 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 1650 weeks of data, BYD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 40 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BYD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +34.4%.
With a market cap of $6.4 billion, BYD is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.5%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 94.3%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 25.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 31.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BYD would have grown to $754, compared to $2726 for the S&P 500. BYD has returned 6.6% annualized vs 11.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -24.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: BYD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BYD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying BYD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +41.0% after 12 months (median +16.0%), compared to +14.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 59% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +74.8% vs +41.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BYD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BYD has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +34.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1994 | May 1995 | 36 | 28.3% | +16.7% | +661.7% |
| Jul 1995 | Aug 1995 | 5 | 5.4% | -9.1% | +606.3% |
| Oct 1995 | May 1996 | 29 | 25.7% | -43.9% | +626.1% |
| Jul 1996 | Jul 2001 | 262 | 71.0% | -56.7% | +640.0% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 10 | 31.7% | +389.0% | +2628.1% |
| Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 2.2% | -63.4% | +144.7% |
| Nov 2007 | Jan 2012 | 221 | 91.1% | -86.3% | +137.2% |
| Feb 2012 | Apr 2013 | 59 | 38.5% | -19.6% | +1000.4% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 1 | 1.3% | +95.8% | +896.1% |
| Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 | 1 | 1.1% | +31.0% | +287.6% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 3 | 16.3% | +55.7% | +354.1% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 1 | 3.8% | -9.9% | +272.0% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 5 | 10.4% | +5.6% | +263.5% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 2 | 7.0% | +26.4% | +274.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Aug 2020 | 25 | 57.6% | +170.6% | +295.4% |
| Apr 2024 | Jul 2024 | 12 | 8.8% | +30.9% | +62.1% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 3 | 4.7% | +52.8% | +55.4% |
| Average | 40 | — | +34.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BYD below its 200-week moving average?
No. Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) is currently 26.9% above its 200-week moving average of $66.57. It would need to fall to $66.57 to cross below the line.
What is BYD's 200-week moving average price?
Boyd Gaming Corporation's 200-week moving average is $66.57 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 BYD drops below its 200-week moving average?
BYD 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 +34.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 40 weeks on average.
Is BYD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BYD 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 52. Free cash flow yield is 7.5%. Return on equity is 94.3%. Price-to-book is 2.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BYD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 31.7 years, $100 invested in BYD would have grown to $754, compared to $2726 for the S&P 500. That's 6.6% annualized vs 11.0% for the index. BYD has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BYD pay a dividend?
Yes. Boyd Gaming Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 88.00%.
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