ITRI
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Itron, Inc. (ITRI) closed at $85.40 as of 2026-05-01, trading 1.3% below its 200-week moving average of $86.56. This places ITRI in the below line zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 2.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 42, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.59 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 1647 weeks of data, ITRI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 36 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ITRI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +27.8%.
With a market cap of $3.8 billion, ITRI is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.9%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 18.6%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.4x book value.
Over the past 31.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ITRI would have grown to $373, compared to $2634 for the S&P 500. ITRI has returned 4.3% annualized vs 10.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 331.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ITRI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ITRI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying ITRI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +28.0% after 12 months (median +43.0%), compared to +20.6% 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 +24.7% vs +35.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ITRI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ITRI has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +27.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1995 | Aug 1995 | 1 | 0.1% | +66.7% | +306.7% |
| Sep 1996 | May 1997 | 37 | 40.6% | +18.0% | +297.2% |
| Jul 1997 | Sep 1997 | 7 | 11.3% | -48.0% | +239.9% |
| Sep 1997 | Mar 2001 | 183 | 81.1% | -73.5% | +248.6% |
| Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 | 1 | 0.5% | +72.4% | +373.1% |
| Jul 2004 | Oct 2004 | 14 | 14.2% | +171.2% | +353.5% |
| Oct 2008 | Jan 2010 | 64 | 40.9% | +0.3% | +49.6% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 6 | 11.8% | -8.5% | +33.3% |
| May 2010 | Dec 2014 | 240 | 54.5% | -19.2% | +27.1% |
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2016 | 58 | 29.1% | -21.2% | +110.3% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 2 | 2.6% | +45.8% | +61.1% |
| Nov 2018 | Jan 2019 | 10 | 13.7% | +55.0% | +66.2% |
| Feb 2019 | May 2019 | 10 | 14.9% | +47.5% | +66.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 6 | 24.4% | +54.4% | +39.3% |
| May 2020 | Jun 2020 | 4 | 13.3% | +39.5% | +36.4% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 4.4% | +61.5% | +37.6% |
| Aug 2020 | Oct 2020 | 7 | 13.9% | +22.3% | +35.8% |
| Nov 2021 | May 2023 | 80 | 38.7% | -17.6% | +27.9% |
| Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 | 1 | 0.9% | +45.5% | +25.3% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2023 | 15 | 15.6% | +44.5% | +27.1% |
| Apr 2026 | Ongoing | 1+ | 1.3% | Ongoing | N/A |
| Average | 36 | — | +27.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ITRI below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Itron, Inc. (ITRI) is trading 1.3% below its 200-week moving average of $86.56. The current price is $85.40.
What is ITRI's 200-week moving average price?
Itron, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $86.56 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 ITRI drops below its 200-week moving average?
ITRI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +27.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 36 weeks on average.
Is ITRI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ITRI 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 42. Free cash flow yield is 7.9%. Return on equity is 18.6%. Price-to-book is 2.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ITRI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 31.6 years, $100 invested in ITRI would have grown to $373, compared to $2634 for the S&P 500. That's 4.3% annualized vs 10.9% for the index. ITRI 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 2026-05-01