LIVN
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LivaNova PLC (LIVN) closed at $62.19 as of 2026-03-20, trading 19.0% above its 200-week moving average of $52.27. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 11.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.6x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.04 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 495 weeks of data, LIVN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -14.5%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $3.4 billion, LIVN is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 24.5%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -19.2%. The stock trades at 2.8x book value.
Over the past 9.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LIVN would have grown to $104, compared to $351 for the S&P 500. LIVN has returned 0.4% annualized vs 14.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 58.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: LIVN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LIVN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying LIVN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -14.8% after 12 months (median -28.0%), compared to +4.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 18% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +1.5% vs +26.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LIVN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LIVN has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +-14.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | May 2017 | 26 | 24.9% | +82.5% | +38.8% |
| Apr 2019 | Jul 2019 | 16 | 7.9% | -39.3% | -10.8% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 2 | 3.5% | -34.7% | -12.8% |
| Oct 2019 | Nov 2019 | 2 | 5.1% | -28.0% | -11.0% |
| Dec 2019 | Feb 2021 | 60 | 51.5% | -8.7% | -14.2% |
| Mar 2021 | Apr 2021 | 2 | 4.2% | +3.0% | -18.2% |
| Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 | 1 | 0.5% | -21.0% | -20.0% |
| Aug 2021 | Aug 2021 | 1 | 1.8% | -15.9% | -19.2% |
| Oct 2021 | Nov 2021 | 1 | 2.1% | -38.1% | -18.9% |
| Jan 2022 | Mar 2022 | 7 | 9.0% | -22.3% | -12.6% |
| Apr 2022 | Aug 2025 | 173 | 42.2% | -37.5% | -18.9% |
| Sep 2025 | Nov 2025 | 7 | 6.3% | N/A | +16.4% |
| Average | 25 | — | +-14.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIVN below its 200-week moving average?
No. LivaNova PLC (LIVN) is currently 19.0% above its 200-week moving average of $52.27. It would need to fall to $52.27 to cross below the line.
What is LIVN's 200-week moving average price?
LivaNova PLC's 200-week moving average is $52.27 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 LIVN drops below its 200-week moving average?
LIVN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -14.5%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is LIVN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LIVN as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 49. Free cash flow yield is 24.5%. Return on equity is -19.2%. Price-to-book is 2.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LIVN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 9.6 years, $100 invested in LIVN would have grown to $104, compared to $351 for the S&P 500. That's 0.4% annualized vs 14.0% for the index. LIVN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
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