KAR
OPENLANE, Inc. Consumer Cyclical - Auto & Truck Dealerships Investor Relations →
OPENLANE, Inc. (KAR) closed at $29.43 as of 2026-02-02, trading 62.4% above its 200-week moving average of $18.12. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 66.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 60, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 795 weeks of data, KAR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 32 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KAR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +8.0%.
With a market cap of $3.3 billion, KAR is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 8.6%. The stock trades at 2.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 11.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 15.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KAR would have grown to $1077, compared to $766 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.8% vs 14.2% for the index — confirming KAR 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 volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Growth of $100: KAR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KAR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying KAR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +23.4% after 12 months (median +28.0%), compared to +16.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 71% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +51.0% vs +30.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KAR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KAR has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +8.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Dec 2010 | 5 | 9.8% | -0.4% | +1012.5% |
| Aug 2011 | Jan 2012 | 25 | 17.0% | +17.5% | +885.2% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 1 | 0.4% | +69.3% | +837.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 37 | 45.4% | -5.9% | +69.7% |
| Feb 2021 | May 2021 | 12 | 23.3% | -5.5% | +99.1% |
| May 2021 | Aug 2021 | 10 | 12.3% | -9.4% | +64.0% |
| Aug 2021 | Feb 2024 | 132 | 36.6% | -9.5% | +75.2% |
| Average | 32 | — | +8.0% | — |
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