CIVI
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Civitas Resources, Inc. (CIVI) closed at $27.38 as of 2026-01-30, 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.
A big jump in activity this week — 3.1x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
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 $2,214,356. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects. Notably, these purchases occurred while CIVI is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 93.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: 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% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CIVI below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-01-30, Civitas Resources, Inc. (CIVI) is trading 42.6% below its 200-week moving average of $47.68. The current price is $27.38.
What is CIVI's 200-week moving average price?
Civitas Resources, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $47.68 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 CIVI drops below its 200-week moving average?
CIVI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -27.7%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 38 weeks on average.
Is CIVI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CIVI as of 2026-01-30: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 48. Free cash flow yield is 17.2%. Return on equity is 9.6%. Price-to-book is 0.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CIVI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 7.8 years, $100 invested in CIVI would have grown to $129, compared to $295 for the S&P 500. That's 3.3% annualized vs 14.8% for the index. CIVI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CIVI pay a dividend?
Yes. Civitas Resources, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 7.30%.
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