GKOS
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Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) closed at $100.99 as of 2026-03-20, trading 14.9% above its 200-week moving average of $87.91. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 10.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.41 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 512 weeks of data, GKOS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 16 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GKOS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +58.3%.
With a market cap of $5.9 billion, GKOS is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.0%. Return on equity stands at -26.4%. The stock trades at 8.8x book value.
Share count has increased 20.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 9.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GKOS would have grown to $407, compared to $364 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.2% vs 13.9% for the index — confirming GKOS as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: GKOS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GKOS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying GKOS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +65.6% after 12 months (median +81.0%), compared to +9.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 86% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +75.0% vs +25.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GKOS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GKOS has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +58.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Sep 2017 | 1 | 0.9% | +96.5% | +221.6% |
| Nov 2017 | Apr 2018 | 24 | 20.2% | +103.7% | +235.6% |
| Feb 2020 | Sep 2020 | 30 | 46.0% | +115.0% | +129.6% |
| Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | 5 | 13.2% | +0.1% | +102.3% |
| Sep 2021 | Mar 2022 | 29 | 30.6% | +7.5% | +92.8% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2023 | 55 | 35.5% | -13.0% | +77.2% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 2.1% | +98.5% | +84.1% |
| Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 | 1 | 1.6% | N/A | +26.4% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 1 | 9.0% | N/A | +35.2% |
| Average | 16 | — | +58.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GKOS below its 200-week moving average?
No. Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) is currently 14.9% above its 200-week moving average of $87.91. It would need to fall to $87.91 to cross below the line.
What is GKOS's 200-week moving average price?
Glaukos Corporation's 200-week moving average is $87.91 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 GKOS drops below its 200-week moving average?
GKOS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +58.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 16 weeks on average.
Is GKOS a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GKOS 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 44. Free cash flow yield is 0.0%. Return on equity is -26.4%. Price-to-book is 8.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GKOS compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 9.9 years, $100 invested in GKOS would have grown to $407, compared to $364 for the S&P 500. That's 15.2% annualized vs 13.9% for the index. GKOS 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