IDXX
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IDEXX Laboratories Inc. (IDXX) closed at $577.26 as of 2026-03-20, trading 16.6% above its 200-week moving average of $495.23. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 16.1% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 27, IDXX is in oversold territory.
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 (1.00 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1765 weeks of data, IDXX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought IDXX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +36.1%.
With a market cap of $46.1 billion, IDXX is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.7%. Return on equity stands at 66.2%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 28.7x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IDXX would have grown to $27366, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 18.4% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming IDXX as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 39.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: IDXX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IDXX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying IDXX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +31.2% after 12 months (median +35.0%), compared to +12.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 88% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +51.5% vs +28.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IDXX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
IDXX has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +36.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1992 | Jun 1992 | 1 | 1.1% | +88.9% | +45510.7% |
| Mar 1997 | Feb 2000 | 152 | 62.5% | +26.6% | +16541.7% |
| Mar 2000 | Apr 2000 | 2 | 1.3% | -5.9% | +9804.7% |
| Jun 2000 | Jul 2000 | 5 | 5.5% | +24.3% | +10191.0% |
| Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 | 1 | 0.1% | +29.6% | +10895.4% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 1 | 5.4% | +45.9% | +10869.3% |
| Oct 2008 | Jun 2009 | 34 | 34.0% | +24.6% | +2748.6% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 0.7% | +44.3% | +2513.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 4.8% | +164.5% | +214.9% |
| May 2022 | Jul 2022 | 11 | 15.3% | +33.2% | +57.4% |
| Aug 2022 | Nov 2022 | 12 | 18.7% | +29.4% | +54.5% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 3 | 0.6% | +32.7% | +41.6% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 9 | 14.5% | +11.1% | +28.1% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 3 | 2.6% | -13.6% | +21.2% |
| Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | 11 | 6.0% | +9.1% | +18.5% |
| Sep 2024 | May 2025 | 31 | 20.0% | +32.1% | +20.8% |
| Average | 17 | — | +36.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IDXX below its 200-week moving average?
No. IDEXX Laboratories Inc. (IDXX) is currently 16.6% above its 200-week moving average of $495.23. It would need to fall to $495.23 to cross below the line.
What is IDXX's 200-week moving average price?
IDEXX Laboratories Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $495.23 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 IDXX drops below its 200-week moving average?
IDXX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +36.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is IDXX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IDXX 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 27 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 1.7%. Return on equity is 66.2%. Price-to-book is 28.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IDXX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in IDXX would have grown to $27366, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 18.4% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. IDXX 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