CAC
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Camden National Corporation (CAC) closed at $45.26 as of 2026-03-20, trading 26.0% above its 200-week moving average of $35.92. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 26.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.31 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1436 weeks of data, CAC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CAC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +6.8%.
With a market cap of $766 million, CAC is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 10.6%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Share count has increased 16.2% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 27.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CAC would have grown to $978, compared to $1033 for the S&P 500. CAC has returned 8.6% annualized vs 8.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -17.3% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CAC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CAC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 25 historical episodes, buying CAC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +11.6% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +12.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 54% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +22.1% vs +18.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CAC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CAC has crossed below its 200-week MA 25 times with an average 1-year return of +6.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1998 | Nov 1998 | 7 | 13.5% | +3.8% | +850.3% |
| Mar 1999 | Apr 1999 | 8 | 7.2% | -23.4% | +775.0% |
| Jul 1999 | Sep 1999 | 9 | 9.7% | -29.1% | +769.8% |
| Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 | 1 | 2.8% | -19.3% | +792.7% |
| Nov 1999 | May 2001 | 79 | 34.4% | -19.6% | +780.6% |
| Jun 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 0.6% | +80.3% | +854.1% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 1 | 3.2% | +53.9% | +876.1% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 1.9% | -6.9% | +270.8% |
| Sep 2007 | Jun 2009 | 88 | 51.8% | -3.2% | +264.3% |
| Jun 2009 | Jun 2009 | 1 | 8.4% | +1.9% | +299.0% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 0.7% | -6.5% | +268.0% |
| Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 | 1 | 0.6% | -2.4% | +267.4% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 1 | 1.1% | +9.8% | +268.8% |
| Oct 2009 | Dec 2009 | 9 | 10.9% | +14.9% | +284.2% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 8 | 9.7% | +16.3% | +272.3% |
| May 2010 | Jul 2010 | 10 | 12.3% | +7.0% | +273.9% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 3 | 5.4% | -5.6% | +277.5% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 11 | 12.6% | +29.4% | +299.7% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 2 | 11.3% | +18.3% | +298.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Feb 2021 | 48 | 28.7% | +19.4% | +47.4% |
| Mar 2023 | Dec 2023 | 40 | 29.2% | -9.2% | +36.2% |
| Jan 2024 | Jul 2024 | 28 | 20.8% | +19.8% | +35.6% |
| Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 1.1% | +7.6% | +33.1% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 2 | 1.7% | N/A | +29.4% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 1.5% | N/A | +29.4% |
| Average | 14 | — | +6.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CAC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Camden National Corporation (CAC) is currently 26.0% above its 200-week moving average of $35.92. It would need to fall to $35.92 to cross below the line.
What is CAC's 200-week moving average price?
Camden National Corporation's 200-week moving average is $35.92 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 CAC drops below its 200-week moving average?
CAC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 25 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +6.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is CAC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CAC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 52. Return on equity is 10.6%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CAC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.6 years, $100 invested in CAC would have grown to $978, compared to $1033 for the S&P 500. That's 8.6% annualized vs 8.8% for the index. CAC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CAC pay a dividend?
Yes. Camden National Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 371.00%.
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