IAC
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IAC Inc. (IAC) closed at $37.59 as of 2026-03-20, trading 10.8% below its 200-week moving average of $42.16. This places IAC in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -11.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 46, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1682 weeks of data, IAC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IAC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +69.4%.
With a market cap of $2.9 billion, IAC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 11.5%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -2.1%. The stock trades at 0.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 13.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 32.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IAC would have grown to $9358, compared to $2485 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.1% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming IAC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: IAC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IAC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying IAC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +57.5% after 12 months (median +37.0%), compared to +15.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 70% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +93.9% vs +34.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IAC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
IAC has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +69.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1993 | Jan 1994 | 2 | 3.6% | +7.5% | +9257.5% |
| Jan 1994 | Mar 1994 | 8 | 19.9% | N/A | +9497.4% |
| Apr 1994 | Apr 1994 | 1 | 3.4% | -5.0% | +9257.5% |
| May 1994 | Jun 1994 | 7 | 10.6% | +12.5% | +9257.5% |
| Sep 1994 | Oct 1994 | 3 | 2.2% | +241.5% | +9029.2% |
| Jan 1995 | May 1995 | 18 | 11.8% | +217.5% | +9257.5% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 6.7% | +11.4% | +1164.5% |
| Oct 2001 | Nov 2001 | 3 | 3.6% | +16.6% | +1151.0% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 4 | 10.0% | +82.8% | +1010.8% |
| Aug 2002 | Oct 2002 | 8 | 21.7% | +72.7% | +992.1% |
| Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 | 1 | 4.6% | +48.3% | +962.9% |
| Jan 2003 | Feb 2003 | 5 | 5.9% | +52.3% | +921.6% |
| Aug 2004 | Mar 2006 | 84 | 30.0% | +15.8% | +967.7% |
| Mar 2006 | Oct 2006 | 31 | 20.2% | +28.0% | +782.0% |
| Jul 2007 | Feb 2010 | 134 | 39.9% | -41.4% | +756.4% |
| May 2010 | May 2010 | 3 | 6.1% | +72.0% | +1000.5% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 1.6% | +76.3% | +951.0% |
| Jan 2016 | Jul 2016 | 27 | 27.9% | +24.8% | +276.9% |
| Jul 2016 | Aug 2016 | 1 | 0.5% | +83.2% | +262.9% |
| Aug 2016 | Sep 2016 | 5 | 2.4% | +81.2% | +263.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 13.8% | +465.3% | +60.9% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 4 | 8.2% | -37.5% | -44.7% |
| Jun 2022 | Ongoing | 198+ | 52.9% | Ongoing | -44.8% |
| Average | 24 | — | +69.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IAC below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, IAC Inc. (IAC) is trading 10.8% below its 200-week moving average of $42.16. The current price is $37.59.
What is IAC's 200-week moving average price?
IAC Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $42.16 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 IAC drops below its 200-week moving average?
IAC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +69.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is IAC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IAC 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 46. Free cash flow yield is 11.5%. Return on equity is -2.1%. Price-to-book is 0.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IAC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 32.3 years, $100 invested in IAC would have grown to $9358, compared to $2485 for the S&P 500. That's 15.1% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. IAC has outperformed 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