DNOW
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DNOW Inc. (DNOW) closed at $11.55 as of 2026-03-20, trading 10.1% below its 200-week moving average of $12.85. This places DNOW in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -11.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.75 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 569 weeks of data, DNOW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 31 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DNOW at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.7%.
With a market cap of $2.2 billion, DNOW is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -5.2%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
Share count has increased 68.6% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 11 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DNOW would have grown to $47, compared to $374 for the S&P 500. DNOW has returned -6.7% annualized vs 12.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: DNOW vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DNOW Crosses Below the Line?
Across 11 historical episodes, buying DNOW when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.1% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +14.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +12.8% vs +34.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DNOW crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DNOW has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +7.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Nov 2016 | 83 | 45.4% | -26.7% | -53.1% |
| Dec 2016 | May 2021 | 229 | 67.5% | -53.3% | -47.5% |
| May 2021 | Mar 2022 | 44 | 35.4% | -2.4% | +8.6% |
| Apr 2022 | Apr 2022 | 1 | 2.3% | +1.7% | +12.5% |
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 2 | 2.1% | -9.4% | +13.0% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 6 | 8.8% | +5.2% | +21.7% |
| Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 6.7% | +23.1% | +24.1% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 3 | 4.1% | +51.6% | +22.1% |
| Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 | 1 | 0.1% | +42.5% | +19.9% |
| Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 0.1% | +45.1% | +19.1% |
| Nov 2025 | Nov 2025 | 1 | 0.3% | N/A | -7.5% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 4+ | 11.3% | Ongoing | -2.0% |
| Average | 31 | — | +7.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DNOW below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, DNOW Inc. (DNOW) is trading 10.1% below its 200-week moving average of $12.85. The current price is $11.55.
What is DNOW's 200-week moving average price?
DNOW Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $12.85 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 DNOW drops below its 200-week moving average?
DNOW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +7.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 31 weeks on average.
Is DNOW a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DNOW as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 36. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -5.2%. Price-to-book is 1.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DNOW compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11 years, $100 invested in DNOW would have grown to $47, compared to $374 for the S&P 500. That's -6.7% annualized vs 12.7% for the index. DNOW has underperformed the broader market over this period.
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