EBC
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Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) closed at $18.72 as of 2026-03-20, trading 23.6% above its 200-week moving average of $15.14. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 24.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 45, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.06 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 235 weeks of data, EBC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -19.7%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $4.2 billion, EBC is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 2.2%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
Share count has increased 26.8% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 4.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EBC would have grown to $102, compared to $161 for the S&P 500. EBC has returned 0.5% annualized vs 11.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 8 open-market purchases totaling $3,070,911. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 23.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: EBC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After EBC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying EBC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -10.3% after 12 months (median -15.0%), compared to +16.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 43% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -9.8% vs +47.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment EBC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
EBC has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +-19.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 2 | 1.1% | -39.7% | +10.9% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 2 | 3.2% | -30.0% | +11.4% |
| Nov 2022 | Nov 2022 | 2 | 0.8% | -37.4% | +10.3% |
| Dec 2022 | Jul 2024 | 84 | 39.8% | -27.8% | +11.8% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 3 | 6.2% | +2.4% | +30.3% |
| Oct 2024 | Oct 2024 | 1 | 0.7% | +14.3% | +22.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | 13 | 9.8% | N/A | +33.2% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 2 | 2.9% | N/A | +27.2% |
| Average | 14 | — | +-19.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EBC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Eastern Bankshares, Inc. (EBC) is currently 23.6% above its 200-week moving average of $15.14. It would need to fall to $15.14 to cross below the line.
What is EBC's 200-week moving average price?
Eastern Bankshares, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $15.14 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 EBC drops below its 200-week moving average?
EBC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -19.7%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is EBC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about EBC 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 45. Return on equity is 2.2%. Price-to-book is 1.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does EBC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 4.6 years, $100 invested in EBC would have grown to $102, compared to $161 for the S&P 500. That's 0.5% annualized vs 11.0% for the index. EBC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does EBC pay a dividend?
Yes. Eastern Bankshares, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 278.00%.
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