DCI
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Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) closed at $83.65 as of 2026-03-20, trading 25.0% above its 200-week moving average of $66.93. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 28.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 42, 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 (1.19 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, DCI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DCI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +21.3%.
With a market cap of $9.7 billion, DCI is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.6%. Return on equity stands at 24.3%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 6.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.3% over the past three years. DCI passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DCI would have grown to $5335, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.7% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming DCI as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: DCI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DCI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying DCI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +30.3% after 12 months (median +33.0%), compared to +14.4% 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 +47.7% vs +29.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DCI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DCI has crossed below its 200-week MA 29 times with an average 1-year return of +21.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1981 | Dec 1981 | 7 | 11.0% | -21.9% | +30525.0% |
| Dec 1981 | Apr 1983 | 70 | 39.9% | -21.9% | +29051.1% |
| May 1983 | May 1983 | 2 | 1.7% | -6.0% | +32347.9% |
| Jun 1983 | Jun 1983 | 2 | 7.7% | -3.2% | +34843.9% |
| Jul 1983 | Jul 1983 | 1 | 0.1% | -14.2% | +32155.9% |
| Aug 1983 | Sep 1983 | 4 | 4.3% | -17.9% | +32347.9% |
| Oct 1983 | Nov 1983 | 3 | 5.0% | -10.8% | +32738.8% |
| Feb 1984 | Aug 1985 | 80 | 22.7% | -3.0% | +32347.9% |
| Sep 1985 | Sep 1985 | 1 | 0.3% | +80.5% | +35297.7% |
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 6 | 14.5% | +41.7% | +25145.9% |
| Jun 1989 | Jul 1989 | 3 | 2.0% | +105.9% | +19149.0% |
| Sep 1998 | Oct 1998 | 4 | 5.9% | +36.1% | +2940.2% |
| Jun 2000 | Aug 2000 | 6 | 6.0% | +59.5% | +2274.0% |
| Oct 2008 | Jun 2009 | 34 | 36.2% | +4.6% | +552.5% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 5 | 9.8% | +30.6% | +520.3% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 3 | 8.3% | +36.1% | +516.1% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 0.8% | +38.1% | +499.7% |
| May 2015 | May 2015 | 1 | 1.5% | -6.6% | +182.7% |
| May 2015 | May 2016 | 53 | 24.0% | -4.3% | +180.5% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 3 | 1.8% | +34.1% | +181.9% |
| Feb 2020 | May 2020 | 13 | 21.6% | +32.8% | +103.5% |
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | 5 | 2.3% | +38.4% | +101.9% |
| Sep 2020 | Sep 2020 | 1 | 1.6% | +32.8% | +97.9% |
| Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | 2 | 2.8% | +34.0% | +75.4% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 6 | 5.4% | +27.4% | +76.3% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 7 | 10.7% | +20.7% | +76.1% |
| Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 1.6% | +29.6% | +73.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 5.1% | +22.6% | +77.6% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 0.4% | N/A | +39.5% |
| Average | 11 | — | +21.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DCI below its 200-week moving average?
No. Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) is currently 25.0% above its 200-week moving average of $66.93. It would need to fall to $66.93 to cross below the line.
What is DCI's 200-week moving average price?
Donaldson Company, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $66.93 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 DCI drops below its 200-week moving average?
DCI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 29 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +21.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is DCI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DCI 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 42. Free cash flow yield is 2.6%. Return on equity is 24.3%. Price-to-book is 6.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DCI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in DCI would have grown to $5335, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 12.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. DCI has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does DCI pay a dividend?
Yes. Donaldson Company, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 143.00%.
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