CVBF
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CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) closed at $18.60 as of 2026-03-20, trading 1.6% above its 200-week moving average of $18.30. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 2.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.0x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 2193 weeks of data, CVBF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CVBF at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.2%.
With a market cap of $2.5 billion, CVBF is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 9.3%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CVBF would have grown to $3368, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.2% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming CVBF as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -6.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CVBF vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CVBF Crosses Below the Line?
Across 25 historical episodes, buying CVBF when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +17.8% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +8.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 85% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +35.4% vs +15.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CVBF crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CVBF has crossed below its 200-week MA 28 times with an average 1-year return of +10.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1984 | Jun 1985 | 54 | 33.9% | -6.5% | +12691.2% |
| Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 | 1 | 4.4% | -1.1% | +3139.3% |
| Sep 1990 | Feb 1991 | 22 | 24.7% | -5.2% | +3005.8% |
| Apr 1991 | Mar 1993 | 101 | 34.7% | -18.6% | +2943.0% |
| Apr 1993 | Jul 1993 | 13 | 11.2% | +6.5% | +2962.2% |
| Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 | 1 | 0.1% | +21.9% | +883.2% |
| Mar 2000 | Apr 2000 | 1 | 0.0% | +28.3% | +874.5% |
| Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 | 1 | 1.0% | +24.9% | +875.2% |
| Jan 2007 | Sep 2008 | 86 | 29.7% | -24.4% | +187.3% |
| Oct 2008 | Mar 2010 | 75 | 51.9% | -31.1% | +189.3% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 1 | 1.8% | -5.5% | +237.8% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 0.4% | +3.6% | +234.2% |
| Aug 2010 | Mar 2011 | 33 | 26.1% | +3.7% | +288.9% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 2 | 3.9% | +26.5% | +257.5% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 9.7% | +51.7% | +275.2% |
| Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | 45 | 21.1% | +20.1% | +27.3% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 2.2% | +17.7% | +16.8% |
| Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | 3 | 4.1% | +28.0% | +13.3% |
| Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 | 3 | 2.8% | +37.8% | +15.7% |
| Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 | 1 | 0.1% | +49.1% | +12.9% |
| Mar 2023 | Dec 2023 | 38 | 44.7% | -4.2% | +16.0% |
| Jan 2024 | Jul 2024 | 27 | 15.4% | +7.3% | +6.2% |
| Jul 2024 | Oct 2024 | 10 | 11.4% | +9.3% | +13.0% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 7 | 11.8% | +4.3% | +3.2% |
| Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 | 2 | 1.0% | N/A | +3.4% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 1 | 1.3% | N/A | +3.4% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 2.5% | N/A | +4.1% |
| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | 1 | 0.8% | N/A | +2.3% |
| Average | 19 | — | +10.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVBF below its 200-week moving average?
No. CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) is currently 1.6% above its 200-week moving average of $18.30. It would need to fall to $18.30 to cross below the line.
What is CVBF's 200-week moving average price?
CVB Financial Corp.'s 200-week moving average is $18.30 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 CVBF drops below its 200-week moving average?
CVBF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is CVBF a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CVBF 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 43. Return on equity is 9.3%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CVBF compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in CVBF would have grown to $3368, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 11.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. CVBF has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CVBF pay a dividend?
Yes. CVB Financial Corp. currently pays a dividend yield of 430.00%.
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