JHG
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Janus Henderson Group plc (JHG) closed at $48.22 as of 2026-02-02, trading 56.4% above its 200-week moving average of $30.83. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 56.6% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 89, JHG is in overbought territory.
Over the past 405 weeks of data, JHG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought JHG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +24.1%.
With a market cap of $7.4 billion, JHG is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 16.2%, a solid level. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.5% over the past three years.
Over the past 7.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in JHG would have grown to $231, compared to $288 for the S&P 500. JHG has returned 11.3% annualized vs 14.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -8.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: JHG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After JHG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying JHG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +26.7% after 12 months (median +31.0%), compared to +22.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 86% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +52.7% vs +42.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment JHG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
JHG has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +24.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Sep 2020 | 125 | 44.8% | -31.7% | +112.2% |
| Jun 2022 | Aug 2022 | 9 | 9.1% | +19.0% | +128.1% |
| Aug 2022 | Jan 2023 | 20 | 21.0% | +16.6% | +132.9% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 3 | 2.3% | +33.3% | +115.2% |
| Apr 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 0.0% | +29.4% | +111.3% |
| Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 | 1 | 0.4% | +46.1% | +105.5% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 9 | 14.1% | +56.3% | +106.2% |
| Average | 24 | — | +24.1% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02