FHN
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First Horizon Corporation (FHN) closed at $21.85 as of 2026-03-20, trading 24.8% above its 200-week moving average of $17.51. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 23.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, 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 (0.91 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, FHN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times. On average, these episodes lasted 23 weeks. Historically, investors who bought FHN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.1%.
With a market cap of $10.6 billion, FHN is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 10.9%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 9.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in FHN would have grown to $598, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. FHN has returned 5.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -35.9% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: FHN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After FHN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying FHN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +10.4% after 12 months (median +19.0%), compared to +16.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 68% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +7.7% vs +24.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment FHN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
FHN has crossed below its 200-week MA 28 times with an average 1-year return of +10.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1981 | Mar 1981 | 3 | 3.4% | +20.0% | +6041.6% |
| Mar 1982 | Mar 1982 | 2 | 1.1% | +41.7% | +5302.3% |
| Aug 1982 | Aug 1982 | 1 | 2.5% | +55.6% | +5302.3% |
| Oct 1987 | Mar 1988 | 21 | 21.8% | +22.8% | +1854.1% |
| Apr 1988 | Sep 1988 | 21 | 12.6% | +15.7% | +1724.8% |
| Dec 1988 | Mar 1989 | 15 | 7.8% | -0.8% | +1629.7% |
| Jun 1989 | Jul 1989 | 5 | 5.3% | -12.6% | +1547.9% |
| Dec 1989 | Jan 1990 | 5 | 7.7% | -10.0% | +1519.2% |
| Jan 1990 | Jan 1991 | 53 | 23.7% | -5.7% | +1583.0% |
| Jan 2000 | Dec 2000 | 48 | 40.6% | +22.4% | +90.3% |
| Sep 2005 | Oct 2005 | 5 | 6.2% | +9.0% | +6.6% |
| Jan 2006 | Feb 2006 | 4 | 2.9% | +12.6% | +5.4% |
| Aug 2006 | Sep 2006 | 2 | 1.7% | -15.9% | +0.4% |
| Sep 2006 | Oct 2006 | 4 | 1.1% | -26.3% | -0.3% |
| Jul 2007 | Feb 2013 | 290 | 78.4% | -74.9% | +1.4% |
| Apr 2013 | Apr 2013 | 3 | 5.0% | +22.0% | +212.2% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 2 | 3.4% | +3.2% | +85.7% |
| Dec 2018 | Jul 2019 | 32 | 20.0% | +9.8% | +91.8% |
| Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 | 2 | 3.1% | -32.2% | +81.0% |
| Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 | 1 | 1.5% | -28.7% | +80.0% |
| Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | 45 | 54.3% | +28.6% | +108.1% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 1.7% | +29.0% | +88.7% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 1 | 6.8% | +3.0% | +65.1% |
| May 2023 | Apr 2024 | 52 | 39.6% | +51.4% | +123.2% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 5 | 9.7% | +38.6% | +52.8% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 3 | 6.0% | +43.9% | +50.4% |
| Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 | 5 | 4.5% | +49.8% | +50.3% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 1.7% | N/A | +38.6% |
| Average | 23 | — | +10.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FHN below its 200-week moving average?
No. First Horizon Corporation (FHN) is currently 24.8% above its 200-week moving average of $17.51. It would need to fall to $17.51 to cross below the line.
What is FHN's 200-week moving average price?
First Horizon Corporation's 200-week moving average is $17.51 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 FHN drops below its 200-week moving average?
FHN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 28 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 23 weeks on average.
Is FHN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about FHN 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 43. Return on equity is 10.9%. Price-to-book is 1.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does FHN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in FHN would have grown to $598, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 5.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. FHN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does FHN pay a dividend?
Yes. First Horizon Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 311.00%.
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