LSTR
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Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) closed at $181.56 as of 2026-05-01, trading 14.1% above its 200-week moving average of $159.09. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 12.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 63, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.74 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1682 weeks of data, LSTR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 13 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LSTR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +21.8%.
With a market cap of $6.2 billion, LSTR is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.0%. Return on equity stands at 14.4%. The stock trades at 7.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.2% over the past three years.
Over the past 32.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LSTR would have grown to $7599, compared to $2722 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.4% vs 10.8% for the index — confirming LSTR as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -28.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: LSTR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LSTR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 21 historical episodes, buying LSTR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +16.6% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +24.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 76% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +38.6% vs +51.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LSTR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LSTR has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +21.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1995 | Jun 1995 | 2 | 8.4% | +32.6% | +8367.7% |
| Sep 1995 | Oct 1995 | 5 | 7.4% | +22.2% | +8132.5% |
| Jan 1996 | Mar 1996 | 10 | 2.9% | -2.1% | +7699.2% |
| Apr 1996 | Apr 1996 | 1 | 3.0% | -1.1% | +7699.2% |
| Jul 1996 | Jul 1996 | 1 | 1.0% | +11.2% | +7460.4% |
| Aug 1996 | Aug 1996 | 2 | 2.1% | +4.8% | +7460.4% |
| Oct 1996 | Jan 1997 | 12 | 13.4% | +4.1% | +7538.4% |
| Jan 1997 | May 1997 | 16 | 12.1% | +5.7% | +7538.4% |
| Jul 1997 | Aug 1997 | 5 | 5.7% | +41.6% | +7235.9% |
| Sep 1997 | Dec 1997 | 9 | 7.7% | +9.3% | +6956.4% |
| Dec 1997 | Feb 1998 | 7 | 6.0% | +57.5% | +7024.2% |
| Aug 1998 | Sep 1998 | 1 | 1.1% | +40.6% | +6666.4% |
| Oct 1998 | Oct 1998 | 1 | 12.9% | +50.3% | +7577.9% |
| Sep 2008 | Apr 2010 | 79 | 34.7% | -3.6% | +495.1% |
| May 2010 | Jan 2011 | 31 | 11.7% | +10.7% | +465.1% |
| Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 | 1 | 0.6% | +26.9% | +456.3% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 9.3% | +20.3% | +458.4% |
| Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | 8 | 5.3% | +55.8% | +279.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 3.3% | +81.7% | +120.6% |
| Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 | 1 | 0.8% | -3.8% | +14.0% |
| Jan 2025 | Mar 2026 | 61 | 24.5% | -7.0% | +13.3% |
| Average | 13 | — | +21.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LSTR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Landstar System, Inc. (LSTR) is currently 14.1% above its 200-week moving average of $159.09. It would need to fall to $159.09 to cross below the line.
What is LSTR's 200-week moving average price?
Landstar System, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $159.09 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 LSTR drops below its 200-week moving average?
LSTR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +21.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 13 weeks on average.
Is LSTR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LSTR 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 63. Free cash flow yield is 3.0%. Return on equity is 14.4%. Price-to-book is 7.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LSTR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 32.2 years, $100 invested in LSTR would have grown to $7599, compared to $2722 for the S&P 500. That's 14.4% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. LSTR has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LSTR pay a dividend?
Yes. Landstar System, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 88.00%.
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