LCUT
Lifetime Brands, Inc. Consumer Cyclical - Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Investor Relations →
Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT) closed at $4.60 as of 2026-03-20, trading 23.1% below its 200-week moving average of $5.98. This places LCUT in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -36.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 57, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.1x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 1767 weeks of data, LCUT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LCUT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +2.1%.
With a market cap of $104 million, LCUT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.4%. Return on equity stands at -12.5%. The stock trades at 0.5x book value.
Share count has increased 4.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LCUT would have grown to $82, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. LCUT has returned -0.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -46.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: LCUT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LCUT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 33 historical episodes, buying LCUT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -2.3% after 12 months (median -8.0%), compared to +17.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 39% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -4.8% vs +32.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LCUT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LCUT has crossed below its 200-week MA 33 times with an average 1-year return of +2.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1992 | Nov 1992 | 22 | 22.0% | +34.3% | +19.9% |
| Aug 1993 | Sep 1993 | 3 | 2.8% | +41.2% | +1.5% |
| Sep 1993 | Oct 1993 | 1 | 0.9% | +52.9% | +1.5% |
| Jul 1995 | Aug 1995 | 3 | 4.0% | +2.6% | -11.5% |
| Sep 1995 | Sep 1995 | 1 | 0.4% | -2.4% | -15.8% |
| Oct 1995 | Apr 1996 | 27 | 17.9% | +3.9% | -9.2% |
| Jun 1996 | Jun 1996 | 1 | 0.1% | -8.3% | -17.8% |
| Jul 1996 | Nov 1996 | 16 | 14.9% | -5.1% | -13.7% |
| Nov 1996 | Dec 1996 | 2 | 6.7% | +4.8% | -17.8% |
| Mar 1997 | Nov 1997 | 36 | 25.1% | +19.1% | -7.7% |
| Dec 1997 | Feb 1998 | 10 | 6.0% | +23.1% | -14.6% |
| Aug 1998 | Oct 1998 | 10 | 16.5% | -1.6% | -19.4% |
| Mar 1999 | Apr 1999 | 4 | 13.4% | -18.2% | -17.1% |
| May 1999 | Jun 1999 | 3 | 4.1% | -1.5% | -14.7% |
| Jul 1999 | Aug 1999 | 2 | 2.0% | -14.2% | -16.5% |
| Aug 1999 | Jun 2002 | 149 | 44.7% | -24.6% | -14.7% |
| Jul 2002 | Mar 2003 | 33 | 26.2% | +29.0% | +7.9% |
| Dec 2006 | Jan 2007 | 2 | 5.0% | -17.5% | -61.7% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 0.6% | -51.3% | -67.4% |
| Oct 2007 | Mar 2010 | 127 | 93.7% | -56.3% | -66.6% |
| Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | 4 | 9.0% | +57.4% | -36.9% |
| Dec 2012 | Jan 2013 | 3 | 0.3% | +55.5% | -43.8% |
| Jan 2013 | Feb 2013 | 1 | 1.4% | +48.6% | -44.4% |
| Nov 2015 | Mar 2016 | 20 | 17.5% | +25.8% | -57.4% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 2 | 2.2% | +40.3% | -59.8% |
| Jul 2016 | Nov 2016 | 15 | 12.5% | +45.3% | -58.0% |
| Jan 2017 | Mar 2017 | 6 | 2.0% | +17.1% | -62.0% |
| Feb 2018 | Nov 2020 | 142 | 71.6% | -28.4% | -63.0% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 5.8% | -51.9% | -49.9% |
| Jul 2022 | Feb 2024 | 84 | 53.7% | -45.8% | -52.7% |
| Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | 4 | 5.8% | -47.8% | -49.6% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 4 | 8.4% | -58.8% | -50.2% |
| Jun 2024 | Ongoing | 93+ | 62.0% | Ongoing | -47.8% |
| Average | 25 | — | +2.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LCUT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT) is trading 23.1% below its 200-week moving average of $5.98. The current price is $4.60.
What is LCUT's 200-week moving average price?
Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $5.98 as of 2026-03-20. 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 LCUT drops below its 200-week moving average?
LCUT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +2.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is LCUT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LCUT as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 57. Free cash flow yield is 3.4%. Return on equity is -12.5%. Price-to-book is 0.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LCUT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in LCUT would have grown to $82, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's -0.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. LCUT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LCUT pay a dividend?
Yes. Lifetime Brands, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 370.00%.
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 2026-03-20