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iQIYI Inc. (IQ) closed at $1.23 as of 2026-03-20, trading 65.3% below its 200-week moving average of $3.55. This places IQ in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -63.2% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 25, IQ is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.70 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 368 weeks of data, IQ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 55 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -24.7%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1187 million, IQ is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1060.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -1.5%. The stock trades at 0.6x book value.
Share count has increased 10.7% over three years, indicating dilution. 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 7.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in IQ would have grown to $5, compared to $256 for the S&P 500. IQ has returned -34.2% annualized vs 14.2% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: IQ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After IQ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying IQ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -37.5% after 12 months (median -29.0%), compared to +24.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. After 24 months, the average return was -65.3% vs +35.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment IQ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
IQ has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +-24.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Dec 2019 | 40 | 27.8% | -22.3% | -94.9% |
| Jan 2020 | Jan 2020 | 1 | 0.5% | -5.8% | -94.4% |
| Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 | 15 | 28.5% | +21.3% | -94.3% |
| Jul 2020 | Sep 2020 | 8 | 11.9% | -44.5% | -94.0% |
| Dec 2020 | Jan 2021 | 6 | 20.7% | -72.3% | -92.9% |
| Mar 2021 | Ongoing | 261+ | 86.6% | Ongoing | -92.9% |
| Average | 55 | — | +-24.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IQ below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, iQIYI Inc. (IQ) is trading 65.3% below its 200-week moving average of $3.55. The current price is $1.23.
What is IQ's 200-week moving average price?
iQIYI Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $3.55 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 IQ drops below its 200-week moving average?
IQ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -24.7%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 55 weeks on average.
Is IQ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about IQ 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 25 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 1060.4%. Return on equity is -1.5%. Price-to-book is 0.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does IQ compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 7.1 years, $100 invested in IQ would have grown to $5, compared to $256 for the S&P 500. That's -34.2% annualized vs 14.2% for the index. IQ has underperformed 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