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Loews Corporation (L) closed at $111.70 as of 2026-05-01, trading 45.2% above its 200-week moving average of $76.95. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 44.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 68, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.99 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, L has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought L at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +13.8%.
With a market cap of $23.0 billion, L is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.7%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 9.4%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 12.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in L would have grown to $1544, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. L has returned 8.6% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 0.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: L vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After L Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying L when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +3.9% after 12 months (median +1.0%), compared to +7.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 53% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +25.0% vs +18.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment L crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
L has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +13.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1981 | Sep 1981 | 2 | 3.8% | +41.8% | +16951.0% |
| Jan 1982 | Feb 1982 | 5 | 3.9% | +80.9% | +16899.3% |
| Aug 1982 | Aug 1982 | 1 | 2.7% | +80.3% | +16925.1% |
| Oct 1990 | Nov 1990 | 4 | 10.2% | +29.7% | +2103.2% |
| Feb 1993 | Mar 1995 | 109 | 14.6% | -2.3% | +1578.1% |
| Jan 1999 | Sep 2000 | 85 | 52.9% | -33.0% | +868.3% |
| Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 | 3 | 4.6% | +20.9% | +880.2% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 1 | 1.4% | +11.3% | +840.9% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 2.0% | +9.3% | +800.0% |
| Sep 2002 | Dec 2002 | 14 | 10.4% | -4.1% | +807.2% |
| Jan 2003 | May 2003 | 16 | 12.9% | +23.6% | +779.4% |
| Aug 2003 | Dec 2003 | 19 | 14.4% | +27.9% | +799.4% |
| Sep 2008 | Sep 2010 | 104 | 52.0% | -5.5% | +243.5% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 1 | 0.4% | -3.9% | +222.2% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 5.0% | +12.5% | +232.0% |
| Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 | 2 | 2.9% | -9.9% | +191.1% |
| Nov 2014 | Dec 2014 | 3 | 5.7% | -8.8% | +183.5% |
| Dec 2014 | Feb 2015 | 6 | 8.4% | -7.4% | +182.4% |
| Feb 2015 | Nov 2016 | 89 | 15.9% | -10.1% | +187.4% |
| Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | 45 | 36.9% | +5.4% | +151.2% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 1.8% | +30.6% | +151.4% |
| Average | 25 | — | +13.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is L below its 200-week moving average?
No. Loews Corporation (L) is currently 45.2% above its 200-week moving average of $76.95. It would need to fall to $76.95 to cross below the line.
What is L's 200-week moving average price?
Loews Corporation's 200-week moving average is $76.95 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 L drops below its 200-week moving average?
L 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 +13.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is L a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about L as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 68. Free cash flow yield is 6.7%. Return on equity is 9.4%. Price-to-book is 1.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does L compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in L would have grown to $1544, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 8.6% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. L has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does L pay a dividend?
Yes. Loews Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 22.00%.
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