JAZZ
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (JAZZ) closed at $180.62 as of 2026-03-20, trading 36.2% above its 200-week moving average of $132.57. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 34.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 59, indicating neutral momentum.
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 (0.84 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 933 weeks of data, JAZZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought JAZZ at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +16.0%.
With a market cap of $11.1 billion, JAZZ is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 12.0%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -8.5%. The stock trades at 2.6x book value.
Over the past 17.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in JAZZ would have grown to $2361, compared to $644 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 19.3% vs 11.0% for the index — confirming JAZZ as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 1 open-market purchase totaling $9,993,082.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 14% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: JAZZ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After JAZZ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying JAZZ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +21.7% after 12 months (median +13.0%), compared to +14.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 56% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +52.2% vs +28.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment JAZZ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
JAZZ has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +16.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Aug 2009 | 69 | 93.1% | -90.1% | +1957.2% |
| Oct 2009 | Dec 2009 | 7 | 18.9% | +50.7% | +2374.2% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 2 | 5.4% | +278.9% | +2279.7% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 1 | 1.9% | +15.1% | +58.7% |
| Aug 2016 | Mar 2017 | 30 | 23.3% | +13.6% | +40.5% |
| Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 | 3 | 2.2% | +23.4% | +26.6% |
| Sep 2017 | Jan 2018 | 15 | 10.0% | +15.0% | +23.5% |
| Jan 2018 | Mar 2018 | 5 | 5.2% | -10.8% | +25.6% |
| Mar 2018 | Mar 2018 | 1 | 0.0% | -7.7% | +22.1% |
| Apr 2018 | May 2018 | 1 | 0.6% | -10.1% | +22.7% |
| Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 | 2 | 4.2% | -10.6% | +24.1% |
| Dec 2018 | Nov 2019 | 50 | 21.8% | +5.9% | +27.9% |
| Feb 2020 | Sep 2020 | 31 | 32.0% | +18.9% | +28.2% |
| Aug 2021 | Feb 2022 | 29 | 16.5% | +10.5% | +27.1% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 5 | 9.7% | +3.2% | +41.5% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 3 | 6.4% | -12.3% | +34.7% |
| Apr 2023 | Feb 2025 | 96 | 29.0% | -22.1% | +28.6% |
| Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | 27 | 26.5% | N/A | +46.9% |
| Average | 21 | — | +16.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JAZZ below its 200-week moving average?
No. Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (JAZZ) is currently 36.2% above its 200-week moving average of $132.57. It would need to fall to $132.57 to cross below the line.
What is JAZZ's 200-week moving average price?
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc's 200-week moving average is $132.57 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 JAZZ drops below its 200-week moving average?
JAZZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +16.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is JAZZ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about JAZZ 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 59. Free cash flow yield is 12.0%. Return on equity is -8.5%. Price-to-book is 2.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does JAZZ compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.9 years, $100 invested in JAZZ would have grown to $2361, compared to $644 for the S&P 500. That's 19.3% annualized vs 11.0% for the index. JAZZ 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