HUN
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Huntsman Corporation (HUN) closed at $14.63 as of 2026-05-01, trading 21.5% below its 200-week moving average of $18.63. This places HUN in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -27.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 61, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.93 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1058 weeks of data, HUN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 31 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HUN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.8%.
With a market cap of $2.5 billion, HUN is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 13.8%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -8.9%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 19.6% over the past three years.
Over the past 20.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HUN would have grown to $121, compared to $819 for the S&P 500. HUN has returned 1.0% annualized vs 10.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: HUN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HUN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying HUN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +8.9% after 12 months (median +8.0%), compared to +13.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 80% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +22.2% vs +28.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HUN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HUN has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +7.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Jan 2007 | 49 | 18.5% | +7.0% | +41.4% |
| Feb 2007 | Apr 2007 | 7 | 4.4% | +26.9% | +43.8% |
| Jun 2007 | Jun 2007 | 1 | 1.7% | -31.9% | +43.9% |
| Jun 2008 | Oct 2010 | 122 | 87.3% | -46.5% | +111.2% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 3.8% | +30.8% | +99.9% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 7 | 17.9% | +27.1% | +96.8% |
| Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | 8 | 17.2% | +52.5% | +116.0% |
| Aug 2015 | Nov 2016 | 66 | 54.3% | -5.0% | +22.0% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 1 | 2.8% | +16.4% | -6.1% |
| Nov 2018 | Dec 2018 | 7 | 14.4% | +14.1% | -7.6% |
| May 2019 | Sep 2019 | 18 | 17.9% | -20.9% | -7.0% |
| Jan 2020 | Sep 2020 | 36 | 42.5% | +31.1% | -16.2% |
| Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 0.9% | +4.7% | -28.0% |
| May 2023 | Jun 2023 | 6 | 1.3% | +2.9% | -32.3% |
| Sep 2023 | Ongoing | 139+ | 62.4% | Ongoing | -34.5% |
| Average | 31 | — | +7.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HUN below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Huntsman Corporation (HUN) is trading 21.5% below its 200-week moving average of $18.63. The current price is $14.63.
What is HUN's 200-week moving average price?
Huntsman Corporation's 200-week moving average is $18.63 as of 2026-05-01. 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 HUN drops below its 200-week moving average?
HUN 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 +7.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 31 weeks on average.
Is HUN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HUN as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 61. Free cash flow yield is 13.8%. Return on equity is -8.9%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HUN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 20.3 years, $100 invested in HUN would have grown to $121, compared to $819 for the S&P 500. That's 1.0% annualized vs 10.9% for the index. HUN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HUN pay a dividend?
Yes. Huntsman Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 350.00%.
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 2026-05-01