HVT
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Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. (HVT) closed at $20.80 as of 2026-03-20, trading 13.0% below its 200-week moving average of $23.91. This places HVT in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -11.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 37, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.8x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, HVT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 49 times. On average, these episodes lasted 16 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HVT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +28.7%.
With a market cap of $343 million, HVT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.4%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 6.4%. The stock trades at 1.1x 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 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HVT would have grown to $976, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. HVT has returned 7.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 13.4% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: HVT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HVT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 39 historical episodes, buying HVT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +32.0% after 12 months (median +23.0%), compared to +14.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 76% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +78.8% vs +32.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HVT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HVT has crossed below its 200-week MA 49 times with an average 1-year return of +28.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1981 | Mar 1981 | 2 | 4.0% | -4.3% | +10130.1% |
| Aug 1981 | Dec 1981 | 15 | 8.4% | +11.5% | +9146.4% |
| Jan 1982 | Mar 1982 | 12 | 13.5% | +103.8% | +9146.4% |
| Oct 1987 | Mar 1988 | 23 | 19.4% | +14.1% | +2100.5% |
| Jun 1988 | Jan 1989 | 31 | 10.7% | +13.7% | +2000.4% |
| Feb 1989 | Feb 1989 | 1 | 1.0% | +1.2% | +1780.9% |
| Apr 1989 | May 1989 | 2 | 4.1% | -5.3% | +1780.9% |
| Jun 1989 | Aug 1989 | 8 | 2.5% | -6.2% | +1747.2% |
| Sep 1989 | Jan 1992 | 122 | 38.7% | -33.8% | +1791.9% |
| Sep 1992 | Oct 1992 | 7 | 9.0% | +164.6% | +2089.1% |
| Apr 1995 | Jul 1995 | 10 | 8.7% | +36.4% | +1115.0% |
| Jun 1996 | Nov 1996 | 24 | 23.9% | +7.0% | +875.8% |
| Dec 1996 | Jan 1997 | 4 | 11.1% | +22.8% | +946.3% |
| Mar 1997 | Jun 1997 | 13 | 13.5% | +57.3% | +855.9% |
| Jun 1997 | Jul 1997 | 1 | 2.5% | +83.7% | +868.8% |
| Jun 2000 | Jul 2000 | 5 | 10.0% | +50.0% | +536.7% |
| Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 | 1 | 0.9% | +30.3% | +469.2% |
| Dec 2000 | Jan 2001 | 4 | 4.0% | +52.6% | +466.4% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 3 | 17.7% | +39.6% | +485.6% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 7.1% | +25.3% | +329.0% |
| Aug 2002 | Sep 2002 | 1 | 0.2% | +37.0% | +317.0% |
| Sep 2002 | Apr 2003 | 32 | 25.3% | +58.4% | +319.6% |
| Mar 2005 | May 2006 | 62 | 26.1% | -4.1% | +228.8% |
| Jul 2006 | Sep 2006 | 8 | 11.7% | -14.7% | +238.0% |
| Oct 2006 | Aug 2009 | 150 | 44.5% | -39.4% | +231.5% |
| Aug 2009 | Sep 2009 | 2 | 2.0% | -8.2% | +328.3% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 0.2% | +2.3% | +318.5% |
| Aug 2010 | Oct 2010 | 8 | 13.4% | -3.1% | +336.5% |
| Oct 2010 | Nov 2010 | 4 | 5.3% | +6.2% | +339.3% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 5 | 3.9% | +10.7% | +331.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 13.1% | +13.9% | +350.4% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 2 | 4.8% | +45.2% | +336.3% |
| Dec 2011 | Jan 2012 | 1 | 1.9% | +55.0% | +326.7% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | 2 | 1.8% | +78.5% | +321.3% |
| Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | 1 | 2.3% | +99.3% | +322.1% |
| Jun 2012 | Jul 2012 | 4 | 3.8% | +145.6% | +325.3% |
| Jan 2016 | Mar 2016 | 9 | 13.2% | +29.2% | +106.7% |
| Mar 2016 | Nov 2016 | 34 | 18.4% | +21.7% | +96.2% |
| Feb 2018 | May 2018 | 13 | 13.2% | +28.2% | +77.5% |
| Jul 2018 | Jul 2018 | 1 | 2.5% | +0.5% | +81.4% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 2 | 2.3% | +10.5% | +75.6% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 4 | 4.8% | +11.5% | +76.0% |
| Apr 2019 | Aug 2019 | 16 | 13.5% | -29.6% | +74.5% |
| Oct 2019 | Nov 2019 | 1 | 3.3% | +41.7% | +79.1% |
| Feb 2020 | Aug 2020 | 25 | 47.1% | +125.0% | +88.1% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 7 | 14.0% | -23.1% | -14.3% |
| Aug 2024 | Dec 2025 | 67 | 31.6% | -13.1% | -16.3% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 1 | 2.1% | N/A | -10.5% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 4+ | 13.0% | Ongoing | -11.3% |
| Average | 16 | — | +28.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HVT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. (HVT) is trading 13.0% below its 200-week moving average of $23.91. The current price is $20.80.
What is HVT's 200-week moving average price?
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $23.91 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 HVT drops below its 200-week moving average?
HVT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 49 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +28.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 16 weeks on average.
Is HVT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HVT as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 37. Free cash flow yield is 6.4%. Return on equity is 6.4%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HVT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in HVT would have grown to $976, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 7.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. HVT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HVT pay a dividend?
Yes. Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 625.00%.
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