CADE
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Cadence Bank (CADE) closed at $42.11 as of 2026-01-30, trading 53.2% above its 200-week moving average of $27.49. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 56.6% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 72, CADE is in overbought territory.
A big spike in selling this week — 4.2x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 2054 weeks of data, CADE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 30 times. On average, these episodes lasted 16 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CADE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +5.4%.
With a market cap of $7.8 billion, CADE is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 9.2%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
Over the past 33.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CADE would have grown to $1391, compared to $2854 for the S&P 500. CADE has returned 8.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -11% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CADE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CADE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 28 historical episodes, buying CADE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +4.9% after 12 months (median -1.0%), compared to +4.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 46% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +15.4% vs +21.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CADE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CADE has crossed below its 200-week MA 30 times with an average 1-year return of +5.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 1 | 2.8% | +16.8% | +2810.6% |
| Dec 1989 | Jan 1991 | 60 | 14.0% | -9.8% | +2490.7% |
| Jan 2000 | Jan 2000 | 3 | 11.3% | +7.4% | +518.9% |
| Feb 2000 | Feb 2000 | 1 | 0.0% | -9.0% | +443.6% |
| Apr 2000 | Jun 2001 | 63 | 25.1% | -6.5% | +437.2% |
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 2 | 3.1% | +21.6% | +413.2% |
| Sep 2001 | Dec 2001 | 13 | 7.7% | +41.3% | +436.4% |
| Oct 2007 | Nov 2007 | 1 | 2.0% | +14.9% | +205.5% |
| Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | 3 | 9.8% | +11.6% | +201.2% |
| Feb 2008 | Mar 2008 | 2 | 3.6% | -13.9% | +195.3% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | 9 | 24.4% | +1.2% | +196.7% |
| Oct 2008 | Mar 2009 | 23 | 25.5% | +24.8% | +222.4% |
| May 2009 | Jul 2009 | 10 | 10.1% | -4.8% | +193.3% |
| Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 0.5% | -33.1% | +181.6% |
| Feb 2010 | Apr 2010 | 8 | 11.6% | -24.5% | +179.5% |
| May 2010 | Mar 2013 | 148 | 51.1% | -31.5% | +200.1% |
| Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | 1 | 2.4% | +62.0% | +284.2% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 3 | 0.9% | +53.6% | +181.3% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 6.5% | +31.7% | +108.8% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 1 | 1.7% | -15.7% | +93.3% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 3 | 4.0% | -12.6% | +89.5% |
| Feb 2020 | Dec 2020 | 41 | 36.7% | +27.0% | +110.0% |
| Jun 2021 | Jun 2021 | 1 | 0.1% | -12.6% | +79.1% |
| Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | 4 | 7.5% | -10.2% | +85.1% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 7 | 6.8% | -19.8% | +81.2% |
| Jun 2022 | Aug 2022 | 9 | 12.1% | -13.8% | +93.5% |
| Aug 2022 | Oct 2022 | 5 | 4.3% | -1.5% | +89.7% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 7 | 8.5% | +11.9% | +82.2% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 21 | 29.4% | +19.9% | +93.0% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2023 | 13 | 17.8% | +36.3% | +96.2% |
| Average | 16 | — | +5.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CADE below its 200-week moving average?
No. Cadence Bank (CADE) is currently 53.2% above its 200-week moving average of $27.49. It would need to fall to $27.49 to cross below the line.
What is CADE's 200-week moving average price?
Cadence Bank's 200-week moving average is $27.49 as of 2026-01-30. 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 CADE drops below its 200-week moving average?
CADE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 30 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +5.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 16 weeks on average.
Is CADE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CADE as of 2026-01-30: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 72 (overbought). Return on equity is 9.2%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CADE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.1 years, $100 invested in CADE would have grown to $1391, compared to $2854 for the S&P 500. That's 8.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. CADE has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CADE pay a dividend?
Yes. Cadence Bank currently pays a dividend yield of 2.61%.
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 2026-01-30