HEI-A
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HEICO Corporation Class A (HEI-A) closed at $251.15 as of 2026-02-02, trading 47.4% above its 200-week moving average of $170.38. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 50.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1401 weeks of data, HEI-A has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 16 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HEI-A at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.0%.
With a market cap of $39.1 billion, HEI-A is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.7%. Return on equity stands at 16.7%, a solid level. The stock trades at 8.1x book value.
HEI-A passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 26.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HEI-A would have grown to $8779, compared to $830 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 18.1% vs 8.2% for the index — confirming HEI-A 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 growing at a 25.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: HEI-A vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HEI-A Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying HEI-A when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +13.4% after 12 months (median +15.0%), compared to +13.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +58.9% vs +25.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HEI-A crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HEI-A has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +10.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1999 | May 1999 | 4 | 12.1% | -22.7% | +9568.3% |
| Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 | 1 | 1.4% | -46.4% | +8500.3% |
| Jul 1999 | Aug 1999 | 4 | 6.0% | -32.5% | +8669.8% |
| Aug 1999 | Apr 2001 | 84 | 43.8% | -32.4% | +8910.4% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2003 | 107 | 55.2% | -44.6% | +10075.7% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 3 | 3.9% | +13.2% | +5138.2% |
| Sep 2008 | Dec 2008 | 11 | 27.6% | +22.5% | +4922.8% |
| Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 | 2 | 2.5% | +30.0% | +4717.9% |
| Feb 2009 | May 2009 | 15 | 31.2% | +23.2% | +4772.2% |
| Jun 2009 | Jun 2009 | 1 | 2.5% | +22.3% | +4609.6% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 2 | 5.3% | +15.2% | +4528.4% |
| Jul 2009 | Aug 2009 | 1 | 4.2% | +28.2% | +4631.5% |
| Aug 2009 | Sep 2009 | 3 | 3.9% | +18.5% | +4583.4% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 1 | 1.1% | +65.2% | +4073.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 1 | 1.2% | +90.2% | +314.6% |
| Average | 16 | — | +10.0% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02