LBRT
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Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) closed at $19.33 as of 2026-09-18, trading 8.1% above its 200-week moving average of $17.88. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 17.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 30, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.97 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 405 weeks of data, LBRT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 23 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LBRT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +27.0%.
With a market cap of $3.2 billion, LBRT is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 6.1%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 9.4% over the past three years.
Over the past 7.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LBRT would have grown to $155, compared to $342 for the S&P 500. LBRT has returned 5.8% annualized vs 17.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -41.7% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: LBRT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LBRT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying LBRT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +47.0% after 12 months (median +32.0%), compared to +7.9% 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 +48.0% vs +21.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LBRT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. LBRT currently has negative free cash flow, so price-based dislocation levels are not available. The score still tracks yield deviation from baseline.
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Recent Earnings
| Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | $0.08 | $0.09 | +12.6% |
| 2026-04-22 | $-0.14 | $0.06 | +144.3% |
| 2026-01-28 | $-0.17 | $0.05 | +128.7% |
| 2025-10-16 | $-0.07 | $-0.06 | +19.6% |
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
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Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are analysis points: prices at which the yield deviation becomes unusual enough to justify the work. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from LBRT's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. Each one is an analysis point, a reason to open the filings. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
LBRT has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +27.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Mar 2021 | 115 | 83.7% | -17.3% | +60.3% |
| Mar 2021 | May 2021 | 7 | 19.5% | +19.4% | +78.6% |
| Jul 2021 | Sep 2021 | 11 | 24.6% | -1.0% | +77.3% |
| Nov 2021 | Jan 2022 | 12 | 27.9% | +46.8% | +73.9% |
| Feb 2022 | Feb 2022 | 3 | 4.3% | +28.6% | +71.3% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 0.8% | +31.6% | +79.2% |
| Mar 2025 | Oct 2025 | 33 | 32.6% | +80.7% | +31.3% |
| Jul 2026 | Jul 2026 | 1 | 2.2% | N/A | +11.8% |
| Average | 23 | — | +27.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LBRT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) is currently 8.1% above its 200-week moving average of $17.88. It would need to fall to $17.88 to cross below the line.
What is LBRT's 200-week moving average price?
Liberty Energy Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $17.88 as of 2026-09-18. 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 LBRT drops below its 200-week moving average?
LBRT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +27.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 23 weeks on average.
Is LBRT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LBRT as of 2026-09-18: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 30. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 6.1%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LBRT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 7.8 years, $100 invested in LBRT would have grown to $155, compared to $342 for the S&P 500. That's 5.8% annualized vs 17.0% for the index. LBRT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LBRT pay a dividend?
Yes. Liberty Energy Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 188.00%.
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 2026-09-18