CVBF
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CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) closed at $20.45 as of 2026-05-01, trading 13.0% above its 200-week moving average of $18.09. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 10.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 55, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.29 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2199 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 $3.6 billion, CVBF is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 9.2%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CVBF would have grown to $3742, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.5% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming CVBF as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -6.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +18.1% after 12 months (median +21.0%), 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% | +14110.0% |
| Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 | 1 | 4.4% | -1.1% | +3498.7% |
| Sep 1990 | Feb 1991 | 22 | 24.7% | -5.2% | +3350.3% |
| Apr 1991 | Mar 1993 | 101 | 34.7% | -18.6% | +3280.5% |
| Apr 1993 | Jul 1993 | 13 | 11.2% | +6.5% | +3301.9% |
| Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 | 1 | 0.1% | +21.9% | +992.2% |
| Mar 2000 | Apr 2000 | 1 | 0.0% | +28.3% | +982.6% |
| Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 | 1 | 1.0% | +24.9% | +983.3% |
| Jan 2007 | Sep 2008 | 86 | 29.7% | -24.4% | +219.1% |
| Oct 2008 | Mar 2010 | 75 | 51.9% | -31.1% | +221.4% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 1 | 1.8% | -5.5% | +275.3% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 0.4% | +3.6% | +271.3% |
| Aug 2010 | Mar 2011 | 33 | 26.1% | +3.7% | +332.1% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 2 | 3.9% | +26.5% | +297.1% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 9.7% | +51.7% | +316.8% |
| Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | 45 | 21.1% | +20.1% | +41.5% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 2.2% | +17.7% | +29.8% |
| Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | 3 | 4.1% | +28.0% | +25.9% |
| Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 | 3 | 2.8% | +37.8% | +28.6% |
| Nov 2021 | Nov 2021 | 1 | 0.1% | +49.1% | +25.4% |
| Mar 2023 | Dec 2023 | 38 | 44.7% | -4.2% | +28.8% |
| Jan 2024 | Jul 2024 | 27 | 15.4% | +7.3% | +17.9% |
| Jul 2024 | Oct 2024 | 10 | 11.4% | +9.3% | +25.5% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 7 | 11.8% | +4.3% | +14.7% |
| Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 | 2 | 1.0% | N/A | +14.9% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 1 | 1.3% | N/A | +14.9% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 2.5% | N/A | +15.7% |
| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | 1 | 0.8% | N/A | +13.6% |
| Average | 19 | — | +10.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVBF below its 200-week moving average?
No. CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) is currently 13.0% above its 200-week moving average of $18.09. It would need to fall to $18.09 to cross below the line.
What is CVBF's 200-week moving average price?
CVB Financial Corp.'s 200-week moving average is $18.09 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 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 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 55. Return on equity is 9.2%. Price-to-book is 1.2x. 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 33.3 years, $100 invested in CVBF would have grown to $3742, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 11.5% annualized vs 10.7% 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 391.00%.
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