DDD
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3D Systems Corporation (DDD) closed at $2.20 as of 2026-02-02, trading 60.6% below its 200-week moving average of $5.59. This places DDD in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -60.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 39, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1930 weeks of data, DDD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times. On average, these episodes lasted 43 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DDD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +43.2%.
With a market cap of $321 million, DDD is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 7.2%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
Share count has increased 5.6% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DDD would have grown to $176, compared to $2849 for the S&P 500. DDD has returned 1.7% annualized vs 10.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: DDD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DDD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying DDD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +33.7% after 12 months (median +26.0%), compared to +5.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 52% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +71.7% vs +15.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DDD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DDD has crossed below its 200-week MA 26 times with an average 1-year return of +43.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1989 | Jun 1989 | 15 | 13.9% | +155.8% | -59.1% |
| Jun 1989 | Jul 1989 | 5 | 10.6% | +73.3% | -60.9% |
| Aug 1990 | May 1994 | 196 | 88.7% | -71.0% | -71.6% |
| Oct 1996 | Dec 1996 | 6 | 11.5% | -10.3% | -39.3% |
| Feb 1997 | Jan 2000 | 153 | 61.6% | -35.2% | -34.8% |
| Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 | 1 | 2.3% | +53.0% | -23.5% |
| Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 | 1 | 2.7% | -21.8% | -35.1% |
| Jul 2002 | Jan 2004 | 78 | 58.0% | -31.5% | -40.0% |
| Feb 2004 | Feb 2004 | 1 | 5.7% | +112.5% | -39.3% |
| Feb 2004 | Mar 2004 | 1 | 9.7% | +94.0% | -36.8% |
| Mar 2004 | Apr 2004 | 3 | 3.1% | +60.4% | -41.3% |
| May 2004 | May 2004 | 1 | 3.5% | +86.9% | -40.0% |
| Jun 2004 | Jun 2004 | 1 | 2.4% | +113.4% | -40.1% |
| Aug 2006 | Aug 2006 | 1 | 1.5% | +70.2% | -53.0% |
| Nov 2006 | Jan 2007 | 8 | 7.4% | +27.1% | -52.2% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 1 | 1.7% | -48.0% | -62.6% |
| Nov 2007 | Feb 2010 | 117 | 72.6% | -58.7% | -62.4% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 4 | 9.0% | +174.4% | -49.5% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 12.3% | +243.4% | -44.1% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 1 | 1.9% | +132.6% | -49.5% |
| Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 | 1 | 2.7% | +150.4% | -49.0% |
| Nov 2014 | Nov 2014 | 2 | 1.8% | -70.5% | -93.6% |
| Dec 2014 | Aug 2018 | 192 | 81.1% | -73.4% | -93.5% |
| Oct 2018 | Jan 2021 | 114 | 60.1% | -25.8% | -83.0% |
| Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | 2 | 5.5% | -22.1% | -84.9% |
| Apr 2022 | Ongoing | 201+ | 86.2% | Ongoing | -85.2% |
| Average | 43 | — | +43.2% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02