LBRT
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Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) closed at $32.68 as of 2026-05-01, trading 93.1% above its 200-week moving average of $16.92. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 94.7% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 74, LBRT is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.06 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 385 weeks of data, LBRT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 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 $5.3 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 7.7%. The stock trades at 2.5x 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 7.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LBRT would have grown to $261, compared to $322 for the S&P 500. LBRT has returned 13.8% annualized vs 17.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -41.7% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 7 historical episodes, buying LBRT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +46.9% 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 +21.8% 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.
Historical Touches
LBRT has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 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% | +169.1% |
| Mar 2021 | May 2021 | 7 | 19.5% | +19.4% | +199.7% |
| Jul 2021 | Sep 2021 | 11 | 24.6% | -1.0% | +197.6% |
| Nov 2021 | Jan 2022 | 12 | 27.9% | +46.8% | +191.9% |
| Feb 2022 | Feb 2022 | 3 | 4.3% | +28.6% | +187.5% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 0.8% | +31.6% | +200.7% |
| Mar 2025 | Oct 2025 | 33 | 33.1% | +81.0% | +121.4% |
| Average | 26 | — | +27.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LBRT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT) is currently 93.1% above its 200-week moving average of $16.92. It would need to fall to $16.92 to cross below the line.
What is LBRT's 200-week moving average price?
Liberty Energy Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $16.92 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 LBRT drops below its 200-week moving average?
LBRT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 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 26 weeks on average.
Is LBRT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LBRT 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 74 (overbought). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 7.7%. Price-to-book is 2.5x. 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 7.4 years, $100 invested in LBRT would have grown to $261, compared to $322 for the S&P 500. That's 13.8% annualized vs 17.1% 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 107.00%.
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