CWEN
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Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) closed at $37.44 as of 2026-03-20, trading 41.0% above its 200-week moving average of $26.56. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 44.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 65, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.01 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 518 weeks of data, CWEN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 9 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CWEN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +27.6%.
With a market cap of $4.5 billion, CWEN is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.6%. Return on equity stands at -4.0%. The stock trades at 2.3x book value.
Share count has increased 2.2% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 10 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CWEN would have grown to $396, compared to $370 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.7% vs 14.0% for the index — confirming CWEN as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -20.3% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: CWEN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CWEN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying CWEN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +27.5% after 12 months (median +23.0%), compared to +19.7% 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 +56.5% vs +40.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CWEN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CWEN has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +27.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 | 1 | 4.1% | +21.8% | +321.3% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 3 | 6.4% | +22.4% | +332.1% |
| Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 | 2 | 5.5% | +24.2% | +320.9% |
| Oct 2016 | Dec 2016 | 8 | 4.7% | +31.6% | +302.6% |
| Jan 2019 | Mar 2019 | 10 | 6.3% | +47.7% | +250.6% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 1 | 0.0% | +52.7% | +254.0% |
| Jul 2023 | Dec 2023 | 21 | 23.4% | +7.2% | +67.7% |
| Jan 2024 | Jul 2024 | 30 | 21.9% | +5.3% | +59.1% |
| Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 | 1 | 3.4% | +30.3% | +56.7% |
| Dec 2024 | Feb 2025 | 9 | 6.2% | +32.7% | +54.1% |
| Average | 9 | — | +27.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CWEN below its 200-week moving average?
No. Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN) is currently 41.0% above its 200-week moving average of $26.56. It would need to fall to $26.56 to cross below the line.
What is CWEN's 200-week moving average price?
Clearway Energy, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $26.56 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 CWEN drops below its 200-week moving average?
CWEN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +27.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 9 weeks on average.
Is CWEN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CWEN 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 65. Free cash flow yield is 4.6%. Return on equity is -4.0%. Price-to-book is 2.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CWEN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10 years, $100 invested in CWEN would have grown to $396, compared to $370 for the S&P 500. That's 14.7% annualized vs 14.0% for the index. CWEN has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CWEN pay a dividend?
Yes. Clearway Energy, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 480.00%.
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