CIVI
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Civitas Resources, Inc. (CIVI) closed at $27.38 as of 2026-01-26, trading 42.6% below its 200-week moving average of $47.68. This places CIVI in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -43.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 408 weeks of data, CIVI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 38 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -27.7%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $2.3 billion, CIVI is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 17.2%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 9.6%. The stock trades at 0.3x book value.
Share count has increased 11.1% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 7.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CIVI would have grown to $129, compared to $295 for the S&P 500. CIVI has returned 3.3% annualized vs 14.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 7 open-market purchases totaling $2,214,356. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects. Notably, these purchases occurred while CIVI is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 93.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Growth of $100: CIVI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CIVI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying CIVI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -33.8% after 12 months (median -37.0%), compared to +14.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. After 24 months, the average return was -42.0% vs +19.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CIVI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CIVI has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +-27.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 | 3 | 6.4% | -15.3% | +42.5% |
| Aug 2018 | Feb 2021 | 128 | 61.7% | -27.2% | +29.0% |
| Oct 2024 | Nov 2024 | 1 | 3.9% | -36.8% | -39.0% |
| Dec 2024 | Jan 2025 | 5 | 15.8% | -31.5% | -37.2% |
| Jan 2025 | Ongoing | 54+ | 52.7% | Ongoing | -43.0% |
| Average | 38 | — | +-27.7% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-01-26