CAG
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Conagra Brands Inc. (CAG) closed at $15.16 as of 2026-03-20, trading 39.9% below its 200-week moving average of $25.21. This places CAG in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -35.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 39, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.86 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, CAG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CAG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +3.7%.
With a market cap of $7.3 billion, CAG is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 10.9%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -1.2%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CAG would have grown to $384, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. CAG has returned 4.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CAG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CAG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying CAG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +2.2% after 12 months (median +6.0%), compared to +2.6% 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 +12.5% vs +12.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CAG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CAG has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +3.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1993 | May 1993 | 4 | 3.7% | +16.8% | +406.1% |
| Jun 1993 | Sep 1993 | 12 | 5.7% | +27.7% | +382.4% |
| Dec 1993 | Dec 1993 | 1 | 1.0% | +29.2% | +359.8% |
| Mar 1999 | May 1999 | 6 | 6.6% | -25.8% | +105.4% |
| Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 | 3 | 2.4% | -14.0% | +98.5% |
| Jul 1999 | Dec 2000 | 73 | 40.4% | -16.5% | +101.0% |
| Jan 2001 | Oct 2001 | 42 | 26.3% | +3.4% | +107.9% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 0.4% | +11.1% | +108.8% |
| Mar 2003 | Apr 2003 | 7 | 7.2% | +38.7% | +115.4% |
| Jun 2005 | Sep 2005 | 14 | 4.1% | -2.0% | +74.3% |
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 | 2 | 0.0% | +15.7% | +71.7% |
| Nov 2005 | May 2006 | 24 | 14.0% | +14.9% | +74.2% |
| May 2006 | Aug 2006 | 13 | 4.3% | +16.7% | +73.4% |
| Oct 2007 | Nov 2007 | 2 | 1.4% | -22.4% | +61.2% |
| Dec 2007 | Mar 2008 | 12 | 10.0% | -24.1% | +61.6% |
| Apr 2008 | May 2008 | 3 | 0.7% | -18.8% | +60.6% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2009 | 64 | 34.9% | -11.2% | +59.9% |
| Nov 2018 | Dec 2019 | 57 | 37.4% | -10.1% | -37.9% |
| Jan 2020 | Apr 2020 | 13 | 22.5% | +9.9% | -37.6% |
| Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 | 1 | 1.0% | +21.4% | -39.1% |
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 | 1 | 2.4% | +20.6% | -38.4% |
| Aug 2023 | Aug 2024 | 55 | 18.2% | +1.1% | -43.9% |
| Sep 2024 | Ongoing | 77+ | 39.9% | Ongoing | -43.3% |
| Average | 21 | — | +3.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CAG below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Conagra Brands Inc. (CAG) is trading 39.9% below its 200-week moving average of $25.21. The current price is $15.16.
What is CAG's 200-week moving average price?
Conagra Brands Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $25.21 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 CAG drops below its 200-week moving average?
CAG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +3.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is CAG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CAG 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 39. Free cash flow yield is 10.9%. Return on equity is -1.2%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CAG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in CAG would have grown to $384, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 4.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. CAG has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CAG pay a dividend?
Yes. Conagra Brands Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 923.00%.
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