LMNR
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Limoneira Company (LMNR) closed at $12.76 as of 2026-05-01, trading 23.2% below its 200-week moving average of $16.63. This places LMNR in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -23.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 22, LMNR is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.84 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1129 weeks of data, LMNR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times. On average, these episodes lasted 27 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -0.8%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $231 million, LMNR is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -12.0%. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
Over the past 21.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LMNR would have grown to $172, compared to $962 for the S&P 500. LMNR has returned 2.5% annualized vs 11.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: LMNR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LMNR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying LMNR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -1.6% after 12 months (median -13.0%), compared to +10.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 37% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -0.2% vs +29.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LMNR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LMNR has crossed below its 200-week MA 19 times with an average 1-year return of +-0.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Feb 2008 | 4 | 4.0% | -22.8% | -24.5% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 1 | 0.4% | -41.1% | -26.3% |
| Sep 2008 | Jun 2010 | 90 | 51.9% | -37.9% | -29.5% |
| Jul 2010 | Nov 2010 | 16 | 19.5% | +26.5% | -12.1% |
| May 2011 | May 2011 | 1 | 0.3% | -18.6% | -21.5% |
| Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 | 1 | 2.4% | -22.0% | -18.4% |
| Aug 2011 | Jan 2012 | 24 | 23.7% | +6.1% | -7.7% |
| Feb 2012 | Jul 2012 | 19 | 14.8% | +17.8% | -6.4% |
| Jan 2015 | Jan 2015 | 1 | 1.5% | -38.6% | -24.3% |
| Feb 2015 | Feb 2015 | 1 | 0.1% | -40.6% | -25.4% |
| Jul 2015 | Dec 2016 | 75 | 41.4% | -6.9% | -24.3% |
| Jan 2017 | Apr 2017 | 14 | 14.2% | +20.7% | -18.7% |
| May 2017 | Jun 2017 | 5 | 8.2% | +22.2% | -23.6% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 7.1% | +2.2% | -22.3% |
| May 2019 | Feb 2020 | 38 | 10.9% | -37.3% | -26.2% |
| Feb 2020 | Feb 2023 | 157 | 42.5% | -21.3% | -27.7% |
| Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 | 1 | 1.5% | +74.9% | -8.1% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 4 | 4.1% | +102.9% | -5.0% |
| Apr 2025 | Ongoing | 56+ | 23.4% | Ongoing | -21.9% |
| Average | 27 | — | +-0.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LMNR below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Limoneira Company (LMNR) is trading 23.2% below its 200-week moving average of $16.63. The current price is $12.76.
What is LMNR's 200-week moving average price?
Limoneira Company's 200-week moving average is $16.63 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 LMNR drops below its 200-week moving average?
LMNR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -0.8%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 27 weeks on average.
Is LMNR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LMNR as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 22 (oversold). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -12.0%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LMNR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 21.7 years, $100 invested in LMNR would have grown to $172, compared to $962 for the S&P 500. That's 2.5% annualized vs 11.0% for the index. LMNR has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LMNR pay a dividend?
Yes. Limoneira Company currently pays a dividend yield of 221.00%.
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