LXU
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LSB Industries, Inc. (LXU) closed at $9.66 as of 2026-02-03, trading 5.1% below its 200-week moving average of $10.18. This places LXU in the deep value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -10.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 62, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 2357 weeks of data, LXU has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times. On average, these episodes lasted 50 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LXU at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +46.3%.
With a market cap of $695 million, LXU is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -0.1%. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 20.4% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LXU would have grown to $136, compared to $2849 for the S&P 500. LXU has returned 0.9% annualized vs 10.6% 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.
Growth of $100: LXU vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LXU Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying LXU when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +42.1% after 12 months (median +1.0%), compared to +19.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 53% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +44.4% vs +37.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LXU crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LXU has crossed below its 200-week MA 24 times with an average 1-year return of +46.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1981 | Sep 1981 | 1 | 0.3% | -46.7% | +234.9% |
| Nov 1981 | Aug 1985 | 197 | 78.0% | -37.9% | +246.4% |
| Oct 1985 | Oct 1985 | 2 | 7.0% | +13.3% | +569.8% |
| Nov 1985 | Dec 1985 | 3 | 17.5% | +46.7% | +569.8% |
| Oct 1986 | Oct 1986 | 1 | 0.7% | -6.3% | +527.9% |
| Aug 1987 | Jan 1989 | 73 | 54.4% | -25.0% | +527.9% |
| Sep 1989 | Aug 1991 | 101 | 42.1% | -35.3% | +491.0% |
| Sep 1991 | Sep 1991 | 1 | 0.0% | +246.2% | +672.8% |
| Oct 1991 | Feb 1992 | 16 | 24.6% | +275.0% | +737.2% |
| Nov 1994 | Dec 1994 | 5 | 5.2% | -26.7% | +123.3% |
| Jan 1995 | Jun 1995 | 22 | 14.0% | -29.8% | +113.8% |
| Jun 1995 | Jan 2001 | 291 | 84.8% | -22.0% | +100.9% |
| Nov 2005 | Dec 2005 | 6 | 8.4% | +80.2% | +130.4% |
| Sep 2008 | May 2009 | 31 | 47.1% | +34.1% | +14.9% |
| Oct 2009 | Mar 2010 | 24 | 21.5% | +49.7% | -9.3% |
| Jun 2010 | Jun 2010 | 1 | 2.5% | +185.0% | -17.9% |
| Jun 2010 | Aug 2010 | 6 | 18.9% | +212.1% | -9.2% |
| Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 | 2 | 3.5% | +11.2% | -57.9% |
| Sep 2014 | Feb 2015 | 21 | 18.1% | -50.3% | -63.6% |
| Aug 2015 | Mar 2021 | 295 | 85.9% | -51.9% | -47.7% |
| Jul 2021 | Jul 2021 | 1 | 5.3% | +227.4% | +159.5% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 4 | 1.5% | +1.2% | +16.1% |
| Jan 2024 | May 2024 | 18 | 19.5% | +14.9% | +22.0% |
| Jun 2024 | Ongoing | 88+ | 53.2% | Ongoing | +4.0% |
| Average | 50 | — | +46.3% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-03