LNN
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Lindsay Corporation (LNN) closed at $114.97 as of 2026-03-20, trading 10.6% below its 200-week moving average of $128.62. This places LNN in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -2.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 42, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.6x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1905 weeks of data, LNN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 36 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LNN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +28.6%.
With a market cap of $1218 million, LNN is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.3%. Return on equity stands at 14.6%. The stock trades at 2.4x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LNN would have grown to $1570, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. LNN has returned 8.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: LNN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LNN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 33 historical episodes, buying LNN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +28.2% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +19.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +59.2% vs +32.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LNN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LNN has crossed below its 200-week MA 36 times with an average 1-year return of +28.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1989 | Nov 1989 | 7 | 5.4% | +4.1% | +5304.4% |
| Aug 1990 | Dec 1990 | 15 | 17.4% | +80.0% | +4611.6% |
| Nov 1994 | Nov 1994 | 2 | 1.6% | +17.9% | +1645.0% |
| Jan 1995 | Apr 1995 | 14 | 6.3% | +36.4% | +1630.2% |
| May 1995 | Jun 1995 | 1 | 0.3% | +85.3% | +1546.5% |
| Sep 1998 | Apr 1999 | 31 | 34.2% | -3.5% | +730.7% |
| May 1999 | Oct 1999 | 21 | 16.7% | +10.9% | +699.6% |
| Oct 1999 | Oct 2000 | 54 | 28.3% | -9.4% | +628.5% |
| Nov 2000 | Dec 2000 | 3 | 2.9% | -16.6% | +620.8% |
| Dec 2000 | Dec 2000 | 1 | 0.7% | -7.6% | +617.4% |
| Feb 2001 | Dec 2001 | 43 | 16.2% | +7.9% | +638.0% |
| Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 | 2 | 2.2% | +20.3% | +685.0% |
| Feb 2003 | Mar 2003 | 5 | 5.5% | +23.5% | +641.1% |
| Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 | 1 | 0.2% | +12.2% | +553.2% |
| Mar 2005 | Jun 2005 | 13 | 19.8% | +41.5% | +649.8% |
| Sep 2005 | Jan 2006 | 17 | 16.3% | +32.0% | +543.3% |
| May 2006 | Jun 2006 | 4 | 4.1% | +54.9% | +534.5% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 1 | 1.8% | -12.1% | +242.5% |
| Nov 2008 | Aug 2009 | 38 | 47.1% | -8.1% | +259.8% |
| Aug 2009 | Oct 2010 | 58 | 32.0% | -11.8% | +218.0% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 5.1% | +43.1% | +167.0% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 3 | 2.1% | +31.8% | +157.4% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 7.3% | +53.1% | +173.0% |
| Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 | 1 | 5.3% | +50.4% | +168.0% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2016 | 60 | 16.0% | -2.0% | +73.2% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 1 | 0.2% | +22.3% | +67.4% |
| Dec 2016 | Feb 2017 | 7 | 2.4% | +17.1% | +69.6% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 6 | 5.1% | +11.6% | +60.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 4.1% | +109.4% | +49.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 1 | 0.5% | +98.2% | +43.3% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 1.4% | +97.1% | +43.4% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 4.1% | +94.6% | +46.1% |
| Apr 2023 | Dec 2023 | 34 | 15.8% | -7.0% | -6.8% |
| Dec 2023 | May 2025 | 71 | 16.6% | -5.9% | -8.7% |
| Oct 2025 | Feb 2026 | 16 | 15.3% | N/A | -10.9% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 2+ | 10.6% | Ongoing | -8.3% |
| Average | 15 | — | +28.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LNN below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Lindsay Corporation (LNN) is trading 10.6% below its 200-week moving average of $128.62. The current price is $114.97.
What is LNN's 200-week moving average price?
Lindsay Corporation's 200-week moving average is $128.62 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 LNN drops below its 200-week moving average?
LNN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 36 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +28.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is LNN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LNN 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 42. Free cash flow yield is 4.3%. Return on equity is 14.6%. Price-to-book is 2.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LNN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in LNN would have grown to $1570, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 8.6% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. LNN has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LNN pay a dividend?
Yes. Lindsay Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 129.00%.
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