HVT
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Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. (HVT) closed at $21.74 as of 2026-05-01, trading 9.2% below its 200-week moving average of $23.95. This places HVT in the deep value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -5.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.02 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 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 $352 million, HVT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.2%, 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 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HVT would have grown to $1020, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. HVT has returned 7.2% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 13.4% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 40 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% | +10592.4% |
| Aug 1981 | Dec 1981 | 15 | 8.4% | +11.5% | +9564.3% |
| Jan 1982 | Mar 1982 | 12 | 13.5% | +103.8% | +9564.3% |
| Oct 1987 | Mar 1988 | 23 | 19.4% | +14.1% | +2199.9% |
| Jun 1988 | Jan 1989 | 31 | 10.7% | +13.7% | +2095.3% |
| Feb 1989 | Feb 1989 | 1 | 1.0% | +1.2% | +1865.9% |
| Apr 1989 | May 1989 | 2 | 4.1% | -5.3% | +1865.9% |
| Jun 1989 | Aug 1989 | 8 | 2.5% | -6.2% | +1830.7% |
| Sep 1989 | Jan 1992 | 122 | 38.7% | -33.8% | +1877.4% |
| Sep 1992 | Oct 1992 | 7 | 9.0% | +164.6% | +2188.0% |
| Apr 1995 | Jul 1995 | 10 | 8.7% | +36.4% | +1169.9% |
| Jun 1996 | Nov 1996 | 24 | 23.9% | +7.0% | +919.9% |
| Dec 1996 | Jan 1997 | 4 | 11.1% | +22.8% | +993.6% |
| Mar 1997 | Jun 1997 | 13 | 13.5% | +57.3% | +899.1% |
| Jun 1997 | Jul 1997 | 1 | 2.5% | +83.7% | +912.6% |
| Jun 2000 | Jul 2000 | 5 | 10.0% | +50.0% | +565.5% |
| Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 | 1 | 0.9% | +30.3% | +494.9% |
| Dec 2000 | Jan 2001 | 4 | 4.0% | +52.6% | +492.0% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 3 | 17.7% | +39.6% | +512.1% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 7.1% | +25.3% | +348.4% |
| Aug 2002 | Sep 2002 | 1 | 0.2% | +37.0% | +335.8% |
| Sep 2002 | Apr 2003 | 32 | 25.3% | +58.4% | +338.5% |
| Mar 2005 | May 2006 | 62 | 26.1% | -4.1% | +243.6% |
| Jul 2006 | Sep 2006 | 8 | 11.7% | -14.7% | +253.2% |
| Oct 2006 | Aug 2009 | 150 | 44.5% | -39.4% | +246.5% |
| Aug 2009 | Sep 2009 | 2 | 2.0% | -8.2% | +347.6% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 0.2% | +2.3% | +337.4% |
| Aug 2010 | Oct 2010 | 8 | 13.4% | -3.1% | +356.2% |
| Oct 2010 | Nov 2010 | 4 | 5.3% | +6.2% | +359.1% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 5 | 3.9% | +10.7% | +351.5% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 13.1% | +13.9% | +370.8% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 2 | 4.8% | +45.2% | +356.0% |
| Dec 2011 | Jan 2012 | 1 | 1.9% | +55.0% | +346.0% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | 2 | 1.8% | +78.5% | +340.3% |
| Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | 1 | 2.3% | +99.3% | +341.1% |
| Jun 2012 | Jul 2012 | 4 | 3.8% | +145.6% | +344.5% |
| Jan 2016 | Mar 2016 | 9 | 13.2% | +29.2% | +116.0% |
| Mar 2016 | Nov 2016 | 34 | 18.4% | +21.7% | +105.1% |
| Feb 2018 | May 2018 | 13 | 13.2% | +28.2% | +85.6% |
| Jul 2018 | Jul 2018 | 1 | 2.5% | +0.5% | +89.6% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 2 | 2.3% | +10.5% | +83.5% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 4 | 4.8% | +11.5% | +84.0% |
| Apr 2019 | Aug 2019 | 16 | 13.5% | -29.6% | +82.3% |
| Oct 2019 | Nov 2019 | 1 | 3.3% | +41.7% | +87.2% |
| Feb 2020 | Aug 2020 | 25 | 47.1% | +125.0% | +96.6% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 7 | 14.0% | -23.1% | -10.4% |
| Aug 2024 | Dec 2025 | 67 | 31.6% | -13.1% | -12.5% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 1 | 2.1% | N/A | -6.4% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 10+ | 13.0% | Ongoing | -7.3% |
| Average | 16 | — | +28.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HVT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. (HVT) is trading 9.2% below its 200-week moving average of $23.95. The current price is $21.74.
What is HVT's 200-week moving average price?
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $23.95 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 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 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 36. Free cash flow yield is 6.2%. 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 33.3 years, $100 invested in HVT would have grown to $1020, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 7.2% annualized vs 10.7% 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 598.00%.
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