CTVA
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Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) closed at $77.33 as of 2026-03-20, trading 31.6% above its 200-week moving average of $58.75. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 35.1% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 76, CTVA is in overbought territory.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.68 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 308 weeks of data, CTVA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 2 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CTVA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +57.3%.
With a market cap of $52.3 billion, CTVA is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.6%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 5.0%. The stock trades at 2.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CTVA would have grown to $326, compared to $243 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 21.8% vs 15.9% for the index — confirming CTVA as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 119.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CTVA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CTVA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying CTVA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +51.7% after 12 months (median +55.0%), compared to +35.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +81.0% vs +40.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CTVA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CTVA has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +57.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | May 2020 | 4 | 16.1% | +94.6% | +225.9% |
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | 3 | 4.0% | +72.8% | +218.7% |
| Aug 2020 | Aug 2020 | 1 | 6.4% | +79.3% | +226.3% |
| Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 | 1 | 5.5% | +35.6% | +82.5% |
| Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | 2 | 2.5% | +36.4% | +72.0% |
| Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 | 3 | 2.9% | +25.2% | +71.8% |
| Average | 2 | — | +57.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CTVA below its 200-week moving average?
No. Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) is currently 31.6% above its 200-week moving average of $58.75. It would need to fall to $58.75 to cross below the line.
What is CTVA's 200-week moving average price?
Corteva, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $58.75 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 CTVA drops below its 200-week moving average?
CTVA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +57.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 2 weeks on average.
Is CTVA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CTVA 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 76 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 5.6%. Return on equity is 5.0%. Price-to-book is 2.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CTVA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 6 years, $100 invested in CTVA would have grown to $326, compared to $243 for the S&P 500. That's 21.8% annualized vs 15.9% for the index. CTVA has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CTVA pay a dividend?
Yes. Corteva, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 93.00%.
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