DY
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Dycom Industries, Inc. (DY) closed at $336.38 as of 2026-03-20, trading 100.5% above its 200-week moving average of $167.77. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 108.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.67 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 2132 weeks of data, DY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. Historically, investors who bought DY at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +32.9%.
With a market cap of $10.1 billion, DY is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.7%. Return on equity stands at 18.2%, a solid level. The stock trades at 5.4x book value.
Share count has increased 2.1% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in DY would have grown to $16819, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.7% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming DY as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: DY vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After DY Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying DY when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +3.6% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +4.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -5.4% vs +7.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment DY crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
DY has crossed below its 200-week MA 24 times with an average 1-year return of +32.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1985 | Sep 1985 | 3 | 3.4% | +163.2% | +23800.7% |
| Oct 1985 | Oct 1985 | 1 | 1.1% | +189.5% | +23800.7% |
| Nov 1985 | Dec 1985 | 4 | 6.3% | +183.3% | +25128.5% |
| Oct 1987 | Nov 1987 | 4 | 10.1% | +88.9% | +12514.2% |
| Jul 1989 | Aug 1989 | 3 | 7.3% | +44.2% | +8632.9% |
| Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 | 2 | 2.6% | -17.5% | +7468.6% |
| Sep 1990 | Jan 1991 | 17 | 27.6% | -6.2% | +7375.1% |
| Jun 1991 | May 1995 | 206 | 72.5% | -45.3% | +7973.1% |
| Jan 2001 | Nov 2003 | 147 | 66.5% | -30.0% | +1403.4% |
| May 2005 | Jun 2005 | 2 | 0.6% | +20.2% | +1667.6% |
| Aug 2005 | Sep 2005 | 2 | 5.9% | +7.8% | +1718.3% |
| Oct 2005 | Oct 2005 | 1 | 0.9% | +18.9% | +1610.1% |
| Mar 2006 | Mar 2006 | 1 | 1.7% | +29.0% | +1569.4% |
| May 2006 | May 2006 | 2 | 3.2% | +28.2% | +1521.1% |
| Jun 2006 | Oct 2006 | 15 | 22.4% | +42.4% | +1486.0% |
| Nov 2006 | Feb 2007 | 12 | 9.7% | +35.6% | +1550.5% |
| Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 1.4% | -24.1% | +1308.6% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2011 | 156 | 81.6% | -66.2% | +1276.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 0.2% | +53.1% | +2557.0% |
| Aug 2018 | Aug 2018 | 2 | 2.5% | -43.6% | +335.7% |
| Oct 2018 | Nov 2020 | 108 | 79.2% | -36.1% | +348.6% |
| Nov 2020 | Dec 2020 | 2 | 10.0% | +52.9% | +433.6% |
| Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 | 2 | 4.0% | +46.0% | +407.7% |
| Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 | 2 | 0.3% | +56.4% | +393.3% |
| Average | 29 | — | +32.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DY below its 200-week moving average?
No. Dycom Industries, Inc. (DY) is currently 100.5% above its 200-week moving average of $167.77. It would need to fall to $167.77 to cross below the line.
What is DY's 200-week moving average price?
Dycom Industries, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $167.77 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 DY drops below its 200-week moving average?
DY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +32.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 29 weeks on average.
Is DY a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about DY 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 48. Free cash flow yield is 2.7%. Return on equity is 18.2%. Price-to-book is 5.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does DY compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in DY would have grown to $16819, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 16.7% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. DY has outperformed 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