IDCC
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InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) closed at $325.69 as of 2026-03-20, trading 117.4% above its 200-week moving average of $149.81. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 141.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 5.4x 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 2266 weeks of data, IDCC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 61 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IDCC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +17.9%.
With a market cap of $8.4 billion, IDCC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.5%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 41.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 7.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 13.4% over the past three years. IDCC passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IDCC would have grown to $5084, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.5% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming IDCC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 24.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: IDCC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IDCC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 51 historical episodes, buying IDCC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +18.5% after 12 months (median +4.0%), compared to +10.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 58% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +47.4% vs +27.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IDCC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
IDCC has crossed below its 200-week MA 61 times with an average 1-year return of +17.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1983 | Aug 1983 | 4 | 6.6% | +25.5% | +6678.1% |
| Apr 1984 | Apr 1984 | 1 | 3.1% | +10.7% | +6072.9% |
| Oct 1984 | Jan 1985 | 15 | 26.4% | N/A | +5860.0% |
| Jun 1985 | Jun 1985 | 1 | 0.8% | +30.5% | +5759.0% |
| Jul 1985 | Jul 1985 | 1 | 2.5% | +36.2% | +5860.0% |
| Aug 1985 | Nov 1985 | 13 | 13.3% | +71.9% | +5964.6% |
| Oct 1987 | Sep 1988 | 47 | 42.8% | +100.0% | +6678.1% |
| Sep 1988 | Oct 1988 | 1 | 0.2% | -22.5% | +4221.0% |
| Nov 1988 | Jan 1989 | 12 | 18.9% | -20.3% | +4275.7% |
| Feb 1989 | Mar 1991 | 107 | 62.9% | -58.7% | +4221.0% |
| Jun 1991 | Jul 1991 | 4 | 7.3% | -24.2% | +5475.5% |
| Aug 1991 | Sep 1991 | 6 | 14.1% | -22.0% | +5759.0% |
| Oct 1991 | Jan 1992 | 13 | 24.9% | -5.2% | +5860.0% |
| Apr 1992 | Nov 1992 | 31 | 30.7% | -10.9% | +6185.1% |
| Mar 1993 | Jul 1993 | 14 | 23.7% | -35.3% | +6678.1% |
| Jul 1993 | Aug 1993 | 6 | 10.0% | -54.9% | +6678.1% |
| Sep 1993 | Oct 1993 | 4 | 5.8% | -44.0% | +6813.6% |
| Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 | 1 | 2.2% | -44.2% | +6547.7% |
| Nov 1993 | Dec 1994 | 56 | 67.3% | -53.8% | +6547.7% |
| Mar 1995 | Apr 1995 | 1 | 5.3% | +42.9% | +6954.7% |
| May 1995 | Jun 1995 | 1 | 7.5% | +60.0% | +7177.5% |
| Oct 1996 | Nov 1996 | 3 | 14.1% | -17.7% | +7101.7% |
| Dec 1996 | Jan 1997 | 4 | 10.3% | -34.0% | +7027.5% |
| Feb 1997 | May 1997 | 14 | 26.0% | -32.7% | +6745.2% |
| Jun 1997 | Apr 1998 | 46 | 53.3% | N/A | +6745.2% |
| May 1998 | Aug 1999 | 66 | 46.8% | -24.0% | +6813.6% |
| Sep 1999 | Nov 1999 | 9 | 11.6% | +224.1% | +7846.7% |
| Nov 2000 | Jan 2001 | 8 | 43.8% | +15.0% | +5059.4% |
| Feb 2001 | Apr 2001 | 7 | 34.0% | -8.1% | +4463.5% |
| Aug 2001 | Jan 2002 | 21 | 34.7% | -7.4% | +4345.5% |
| Feb 2002 | May 2002 | 13 | 22.1% | +12.2% | +4007.4% |
| Jun 2002 | Oct 2002 | 21 | 42.3% | +139.3% | +3796.3% |
| Jan 2003 | Feb 2003 | 2 | 7.4% | +101.0% | +3465.2% |
| Aug 2003 | Aug 2003 | 1 | 3.6% | +22.5% | +2934.4% |
| May 2005 | May 2005 | 2 | 2.1% | +84.7% | +2742.8% |
| Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 2.0% | +10.1% | +1784.4% |
| Aug 2007 | May 2008 | 38 | 25.9% | +14.8% | +1769.8% |
| Jul 2008 | Jul 2008 | 3 | 23.1% | +25.9% | +2225.6% |
| Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 | 1 | 2.8% | -4.3% | +1729.4% |
| Sep 2008 | Dec 2008 | 11 | 27.6% | -1.4% | +1796.0% |
| Mar 2009 | Mar 2009 | 4 | 15.4% | +20.9% | +1925.8% |
| May 2009 | Jul 2009 | 8 | 9.7% | +0.3% | +1593.2% |
| Aug 2009 | Dec 2009 | 18 | 27.4% | +17.8% | +1813.7% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 8 | 8.3% | +85.9% | +1580.0% |
| May 2010 | Jul 2010 | 10 | 7.9% | +74.0% | +1565.8% |
| Aug 2010 | Sep 2010 | 5 | 2.7% | +194.5% | +1569.6% |
| Apr 2012 | Aug 2012 | 19 | 30.7% | +39.3% | +1198.1% |
| Aug 2013 | Sep 2013 | 3 | 2.1% | +21.2% | +1043.4% |
| Oct 2013 | May 2014 | 31 | 27.7% | +16.3% | +1012.5% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 1 | 0.5% | +31.7% | +932.8% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 2.6% | -14.5% | +473.6% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 4 | 5.2% | -20.9% | +463.8% |
| Apr 2019 | Apr 2019 | 1 | 4.1% | -23.6% | +469.1% |
| May 2019 | Jan 2021 | 85 | 48.8% | -13.4% | +472.9% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 0.3% | +6.5% | +452.4% |
| Feb 2021 | Mar 2021 | 3 | 1.5% | +4.6% | +452.9% |
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2021 | 1 | 0.4% | +4.1% | +457.9% |
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 | 1 | 0.9% | +21.5% | +459.8% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 7 | 8.1% | +23.5% | +473.8% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 3 | 1.1% | +54.4% | +468.6% |
| Aug 2022 | Jan 2023 | 23 | 32.5% | +48.5% | +481.4% |
| Average | 14 | — | +17.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IDCC below its 200-week moving average?
No. InterDigital, Inc. (IDCC) is currently 117.4% above its 200-week moving average of $149.81. It would need to fall to $149.81 to cross below the line.
What is IDCC's 200-week moving average price?
InterDigital, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $149.81 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 IDCC drops below its 200-week moving average?
IDCC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 61 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +17.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is IDCC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IDCC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 43. Free cash flow yield is 5.5%. Return on equity is 41.5%. Price-to-book is 7.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IDCC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in IDCC would have grown to $5084, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 12.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. IDCC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does IDCC pay a dividend?
Yes. InterDigital, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 86.00%.
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