GLDD
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) closed at $16.94 as of 2026-03-20, trading 75.2% above its 200-week moving average of $9.67. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 75.2% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 81, GLDD is in overbought territory.
Over the past 14 weeks, up-weeks have carried more volume than down-weeks (1.76 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). When trading picks up, it's more often on days the price is rising — buyers are showing more interest than sellers.
Over the past 955 weeks of data, GLDD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 30 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GLDD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.7%.
With a market cap of $1131 million, GLDD is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.2%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 15.2%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.2x book value.
This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 18.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GLDD would have grown to $238, compared to $624 for the S&P 500. GLDD has returned 4.9% annualized vs 10.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: GLDD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GLDD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying GLDD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.7% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +8.1% 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 +12.1% vs +25.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GLDD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GLDD has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +12.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Aug 2008 | 32 | 35.5% | -47.6% | +138.4% |
| Sep 2008 | Aug 2009 | 48 | 71.1% | +0.6% | +174.4% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 2.1% | +2.5% | +195.3% |
| Nov 2009 | Dec 2009 | 3 | 5.9% | +24.8% | +206.8% |
| Jan 2010 | Jun 2010 | 21 | 29.0% | +34.6% | +197.8% |
| Jun 2010 | Oct 2010 | 15 | 23.9% | -1.4% | +207.0% |
| May 2011 | Jul 2011 | 5 | 12.1% | +9.9% | +205.2% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 13 | 28.3% | +54.0% | +270.0% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 3.9% | +56.5% | +229.1% |
| Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 | 1 | 5.4% | +69.2% | +234.9% |
| Jul 2014 | Aug 2014 | 1 | 0.6% | -29.1% | +136.9% |
| Sep 2014 | Nov 2014 | 8 | 18.8% | -26.6% | +135.9% |
| Feb 2015 | May 2018 | 170 | 55.9% | -45.6% | +177.7% |
| Aug 2022 | Sep 2024 | 113 | 58.0% | -11.5% | +72.5% |
| Feb 2025 | May 2025 | 11 | 23.4% | +100.6% | +101.2% |
| Average | 30 | — | +12.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GLDD below its 200-week moving average?
No. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) is currently 75.2% above its 200-week moving average of $9.67. It would need to fall to $9.67 to cross below the line.
What is GLDD's 200-week moving average price?
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation's 200-week moving average is $9.67 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 GLDD drops below its 200-week moving average?
GLDD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 30 weeks on average.
Is GLDD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GLDD 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 81 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 6.2%. Return on equity is 15.2%. Price-to-book is 2.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GLDD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 18.3 years, $100 invested in GLDD would have grown to $238, compared to $624 for the S&P 500. That's 4.9% annualized vs 10.5% for the index. GLDD 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