CRGY
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Crescent Energy Company (CRGY) closed at $13.46 as of 2026-05-01, trading 26.4% above its 200-week moving average of $10.64. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 19.8% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 78, CRGY is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.03 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 181 weeks of data, CRGY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CRGY at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +1.4%.
With a market cap of $4.4 billion, CRGY is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 3.5%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Share count has increased 579.1% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 3.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CRGY would have grown to $117, compared to $185 for the S&P 500. CRGY has returned 4.6% annualized vs 19.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CRGY vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CRGY Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying CRGY when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +21.8% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +21.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +0.7% vs +53.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CRGY crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CRGY has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +1.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Aug 2023 | 38 | 27.2% | -13.9% | +12.5% |
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | 14 | 18.0% | -10.8% | +20.9% |
| Jan 2024 | May 2024 | 20 | 16.7% | +29.4% | +23.0% |
| Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | 16 | 13.9% | -14.1% | +22.5% |
| Mar 2025 | Feb 2026 | 51 | 35.6% | +16.2% | +34.4% |
| Average | 28 | — | +1.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRGY below its 200-week moving average?
No. Crescent Energy Company (CRGY) is currently 26.4% above its 200-week moving average of $10.64. It would need to fall to $10.64 to cross below the line.
What is CRGY's 200-week moving average price?
Crescent Energy Company's 200-week moving average is $10.64 as of 2026-05-01. 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 CRGY drops below its 200-week moving average?
CRGY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +1.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 28 weeks on average.
Is CRGY a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CRGY as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 78 (overbought). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 3.5%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CRGY compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 3.5 years, $100 invested in CRGY would have grown to $117, compared to $185 for the S&P 500. That's 4.6% annualized vs 19.2% for the index. CRGY has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CRGY pay a dividend?
Yes. Crescent Energy Company currently pays a dividend yield of 357.00%.
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 2026-05-01