NOG
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Northern Oil and Gas Inc. (NOG) closed at $28.84 as of 2026-03-20, trading 2.5% below its 200-week moving average of $29.58. This places NOG in the below line zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -6.9% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 76, NOG is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x 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 940 weeks of data, NOG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times. On average, these episodes lasted 49 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NOG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +16.3%.
With a market cap of $3.0 billion, NOG is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.2%. Return on equity stands at 1.7%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
Share count has increased 14.2% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 18.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NOG would have grown to $49, compared to $688 for the S&P 500. NOG has returned -3.9% annualized vs 11.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 1 open-market purchase totaling $600,770. Notably, these purchases occurred while NOG is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: NOG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NOG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 11 historical episodes, buying NOG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +23.6% after 12 months (median +25.0%), compared to +11.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 70% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +75.6% vs +27.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NOG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NOG has crossed below its 200-week MA 11 times with an average 1-year return of +16.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Sep 2008 | 2 | 9.7% | +2.2% | -45.0% |
| Sep 2008 | May 2009 | 34 | 64.5% | +25.3% | -45.3% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 2 | 15.8% | +102.1% | -43.3% |
| Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 | 1 | 0.3% | -14.4% | -77.0% |
| Oct 2012 | Dec 2012 | 10 | 11.2% | +14.3% | -77.0% |
| Jan 2013 | Sep 2018 | 294 | 89.9% | -11.0% | -78.6% |
| Oct 2018 | May 2021 | 135 | 82.3% | -33.9% | +16.3% |
| Jul 2021 | Sep 2021 | 10 | 19.3% | +50.1% | +120.5% |
| Mar 2025 | Mar 2025 | 2 | 7.5% | +12.3% | +12.2% |
| Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | 10 | 24.0% | N/A | +29.9% |
| Jun 2025 | Ongoing | 39+ | 28.8% | Ongoing | +4.9% |
| Average | 49 | — | +16.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NOG below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Northern Oil and Gas Inc. (NOG) is trading 2.5% below its 200-week moving average of $29.58. The current price is $28.84.
What is NOG's 200-week moving average price?
Northern Oil and Gas Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $29.58 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 NOG drops below its 200-week moving average?
NOG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +16.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 49 weeks on average.
Is NOG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NOG 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 76 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 0.2%. Return on equity is 1.7%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NOG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 18.1 years, $100 invested in NOG would have grown to $49, compared to $688 for the S&P 500. That's -3.9% annualized vs 11.3% for the index. NOG has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NOG pay a dividend?
Yes. Northern Oil and Gas Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 624.00%.
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