MOV
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Movado Group, Inc. (MOV) closed at $24.02 as of 2026-03-20, trading 10.9% above its 200-week moving average of $21.66. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 6.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 65, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.1x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 1646 weeks of data, MOV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 35 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MOV at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +0.3%.
With a market cap of $532 million, MOV is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.3%. Return on equity stands at 5.4%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
Over the past 31.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MOV would have grown to $1169, compared to $2460 for the S&P 500. MOV has returned 8.1% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MOV vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MOV Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying MOV when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +3.6% after 12 months (median -1.0%), compared to +6.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 44% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +28.4% vs +22.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MOV crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MOV has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +0.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1995 | Jun 1995 | 3 | 0.5% | +33.2% | +1151.8% |
| Jan 2000 | Mar 2002 | 111 | 60.3% | -26.6% | +351.7% |
| Aug 2002 | Dec 2002 | 15 | 18.7% | +32.3% | +362.1% |
| Feb 2003 | Feb 2003 | 1 | 2.2% | +48.8% | +376.2% |
| Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 | 1 | 0.0% | +69.9% | +368.5% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 1 | 2.2% | -59.6% | +86.9% |
| Feb 2008 | Aug 2008 | 23 | 20.3% | -69.8% | +107.0% |
| Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 | 1 | 1.9% | -43.1% | +77.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Apr 2011 | 131 | 76.8% | -34.2% | +102.2% |
| Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 | 1 | 2.4% | +79.5% | +159.6% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 24.0% | +65.0% | +178.5% |
| Nov 2014 | Mar 2015 | 20 | 20.5% | -16.7% | +38.8% |
| Apr 2015 | Oct 2017 | 131 | 38.9% | -6.3% | +20.3% |
| Nov 2017 | Nov 2017 | 1 | 1.0% | +47.5% | +26.9% |
| May 2019 | Mar 2021 | 95 | 67.0% | -58.1% | +29.8% |
| Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 | 1 | 1.0% | +21.9% | +22.0% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 1 | 2.4% | -42.7% | +10.2% |
| Jun 2024 | Jan 2026 | 82 | 48.2% | -36.1% | +9.4% |
| Average | 35 | — | +0.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MOV below its 200-week moving average?
No. Movado Group, Inc. (MOV) is currently 10.9% above its 200-week moving average of $21.66. It would need to fall to $21.66 to cross below the line.
What is MOV's 200-week moving average price?
Movado Group, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $21.66 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 MOV drops below its 200-week moving average?
MOV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +0.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 35 weeks on average.
Is MOV a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MOV 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 65. Free cash flow yield is 4.3%. Return on equity is 5.4%. Price-to-book is 1.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MOV compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 31.6 years, $100 invested in MOV would have grown to $1169, compared to $2460 for the S&P 500. That's 8.1% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. MOV has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MOV pay a dividend?
Yes. Movado Group, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 583.00%.
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