KNSA
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Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc (KNSA) closed at $43.09 as of 2026-02-02, trading 108.3% above its 200-week moving average of $20.69. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 113.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 354 weeks of data, KNSA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KNSA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.9%.
With a market cap of $3.3 billion, KNSA is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.5%. Return on equity stands at 7.4%. The stock trades at 6.1x book value.
Share count has increased 5.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 6.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KNSA would have grown to $278, compared to $260 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.9% vs 14.8% for the index — confirming KNSA 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: KNSA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KNSA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying KNSA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -2.1% after 12 months (median +3.0%), compared to +25.2% 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 +15.8% vs +36.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KNSA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KNSA has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +7.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Feb 2020 | 40 | 69.0% | +23.0% | +178.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 3 | 21.3% | +49.6% | +177.6% |
| Aug 2020 | Oct 2020 | 6 | 9.8% | -22.6% | +160.9% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 4 | 11.2% | -33.7% | +175.2% |
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2021 | 1 | 2.5% | -41.9% | +158.2% |
| Apr 2021 | Nov 2022 | 82 | 48.8% | -28.2% | +175.7% |
| Jan 2023 | May 2023 | 19 | 24.2% | +34.4% | +206.7% |
| Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | 2 | 4.3% | +32.6% | +206.0% |
| Nov 2023 | Nov 2023 | 1 | 3.0% | +58.3% | +198.4% |
| Average | 18 | — | +7.9% | — |
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