COHU
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Cohu, Inc. (COHU) closed at $29.52 as of 2026-03-20, trading 2.6% above its 200-week moving average of $28.77. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -5.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 68, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.15 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, COHU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 47 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. Historically, investors who bought COHU at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +22.5%.
With a market cap of $1384 million, COHU is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.5%. Return on equity stands at -9.0%. The stock trades at 1.8x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in COHU would have grown to $2133, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. COHU has returned 9.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -52.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: COHU vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After COHU Crosses Below the Line?
Across 39 historical episodes, buying COHU when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +25.9% after 12 months (median -1.0%), compared to +6.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 47% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +24.3% vs +16.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment COHU crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
COHU has crossed below its 200-week MA 47 times with an average 1-year return of +22.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1981 | Jan 1983 | 75 | 43.7% | -41.1% | +5708.0% |
| Oct 1983 | Oct 1983 | 1 | 0.4% | +24.1% | +5923.1% |
| Jun 1986 | Jul 1987 | 58 | 28.9% | -7.8% | +4982.0% |
| Aug 1987 | Sep 1987 | 3 | 2.3% | +24.4% | +4903.8% |
| Oct 1987 | Feb 1988 | 18 | 28.4% | +87.9% | +6803.7% |
| Aug 1990 | Dec 1990 | 17 | 21.3% | +31.0% | +4183.0% |
| Jan 1991 | Jan 1991 | 1 | 0.5% | +41.4% | +3882.7% |
| Jun 1991 | Jul 1991 | 1 | 0.3% | +10.8% | +3672.3% |
| Jun 1992 | Oct 1992 | 16 | 4.7% | +248.0% | +3345.7% |
| Jun 1998 | Jan 1999 | 30 | 49.3% | +32.4% | +235.9% |
| Feb 1999 | Apr 1999 | 7 | 16.0% | +371.9% | +249.5% |
| Jul 2000 | Aug 2000 | 3 | 16.4% | +8.0% | +127.1% |
| Sep 2000 | May 2001 | 37 | 29.1% | -6.9% | +120.2% |
| Jun 2001 | Jun 2001 | 2 | 2.6% | -7.0% | +102.9% |
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 3.1% | -24.4% | +110.3% |
| Sep 2001 | Dec 2001 | 13 | 31.9% | -15.1% | +136.6% |
| Jan 2002 | Feb 2002 | 3 | 3.5% | -18.7% | +111.4% |
| Jun 2002 | Aug 2003 | 63 | 49.3% | -11.2% | +94.8% |
| Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 | 1 | 4.3% | -29.0% | +95.5% |
| Oct 2003 | Jan 2004 | 11 | 11.2% | -16.6% | +112.1% |
| Mar 2004 | Mar 2004 | 3 | 1.0% | -3.4% | +112.5% |
| Apr 2004 | May 2004 | 6 | 3.8% | -11.7% | +123.2% |
| Jun 2004 | Jul 2004 | 6 | 13.1% | +5.0% | +118.7% |
| Aug 2004 | Nov 2004 | 14 | 21.7% | +37.1% | +123.5% |
| Dec 2004 | Jan 2005 | 6 | 10.2% | +33.4% | +115.1% |
| Mar 2005 | May 2005 | 8 | 14.7% | +18.0% | +120.0% |
| May 2006 | Oct 2006 | 22 | 22.8% | +21.9% | +123.5% |
| Feb 2007 | Apr 2007 | 7 | 3.2% | -20.4% | +101.7% |
| Sep 2007 | Oct 2007 | 4 | 2.1% | -17.5% | +97.6% |
| Oct 2007 | Apr 2010 | 130 | 58.7% | -26.0% | +102.2% |
| May 2010 | Jul 2010 | 9 | 18.9% | -5.0% | +148.3% |
| Aug 2010 | Oct 2010 | 12 | 20.5% | -14.2% | +150.5% |
| May 2011 | Jan 2012 | 35 | 29.1% | -25.0% | +161.4% |
| Feb 2012 | Jun 2013 | 71 | 25.5% | -14.2% | +183.1% |
| Aug 2013 | Jun 2014 | 43 | 19.7% | +14.6% | +189.9% |
| Jun 2014 | Jul 2014 | 6 | 3.0% | +21.0% | +202.0% |
| Oct 2014 | Nov 2014 | 4 | 5.2% | +6.3% | +219.0% |
| Jul 2015 | Oct 2015 | 10 | 7.9% | +8.8% | +220.5% |
| Jul 2016 | Aug 2016 | 4 | 0.6% | +84.9% | +194.5% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 8.0% | +54.3% | +104.8% |
| Mar 2019 | Oct 2019 | 33 | 28.5% | -1.7% | +96.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Oct 2020 | 30 | 40.8% | +185.5% | +100.1% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 0.1% | +67.2% | +18.8% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 1.2% | -15.3% | -3.4% |
| Feb 2024 | Jul 2024 | 19 | 12.1% | -34.0% | -7.4% |
| Jul 2024 | Feb 2026 | 81 | 57.3% | -37.9% | -6.8% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 5.3% | Ongoing | +6.7% |
| Average | 20 | — | +22.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COHU below its 200-week moving average?
No. Cohu, Inc. (COHU) is currently 2.6% above its 200-week moving average of $28.77. It would need to fall to $28.77 to cross below the line.
What is COHU's 200-week moving average price?
Cohu, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $28.77 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 COHU drops below its 200-week moving average?
COHU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 47 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +22.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is COHU a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about COHU 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 68. Free cash flow yield is 3.5%. Return on equity is -9.0%. Price-to-book is 1.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does COHU compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in COHU would have grown to $2133, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 9.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. COHU has underperformed the broader market over this period.
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