NTGR
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NETGEAR, Inc. (NTGR) closed at $20.84 as of 2026-03-20, trading 3.7% above its 200-week moving average of $20.10. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 7.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 31, 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 (1.05 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1133 weeks of data, NTGR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 20 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NTGR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +13.5%.
With a market cap of $592 million, NTGR is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -3.5%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
Over the past 21.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NTGR would have grown to $294, compared to $875 for the S&P 500. NTGR has returned 5.1% annualized vs 10.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: NTGR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NTGR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying NTGR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +10.5% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +13.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 65% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +31.9% vs +24.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NTGR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NTGR has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +13.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Nov 2004 | 19 | 37.6% | +100.6% | +243.1% |
| Feb 2005 | Feb 2005 | 2 | 5.6% | +27.8% | +137.4% |
| Mar 2005 | Mar 2005 | 1 | 2.6% | +33.3% | +135.4% |
| Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 | 1 | 1.6% | +28.6% | +133.0% |
| Feb 2008 | Dec 2009 | 97 | 60.6% | -49.9% | +54.6% |
| Jan 2010 | Feb 2010 | 2 | 4.4% | +65.6% | +62.8% |
| May 2010 | Jul 2010 | 7 | 19.8% | +92.6% | +53.6% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 3 | 0.4% | +37.0% | +53.3% |
| Apr 2013 | May 2013 | 3 | 10.4% | +23.3% | +23.2% |
| Jun 2013 | Jul 2013 | 1 | 2.2% | +14.2% | +10.0% |
| Jul 2013 | Jan 2014 | 24 | 10.7% | +5.3% | +12.0% |
| Jan 2014 | Feb 2014 | 3 | 2.5% | +5.7% | +3.1% |
| Mar 2014 | Jun 2014 | 9 | 3.7% | -0.1% | +1.8% |
| Jun 2014 | Jun 2014 | 1 | 0.1% | -7.6% | -0.4% |
| Jul 2014 | Nov 2014 | 17 | 12.1% | -14.7% | -0.5% |
| Jan 2015 | Oct 2015 | 38 | 14.5% | +10.7% | -0.5% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 2.2% | -17.5% | -29.2% |
| Apr 2019 | Jul 2019 | 13 | 21.3% | -30.0% | -32.6% |
| Sep 2019 | Aug 2020 | 46 | 43.9% | -3.0% | -32.0% |
| Aug 2020 | Oct 2020 | 5 | 6.8% | +11.3% | -32.5% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 4 | 4.3% | -6.5% | -32.4% |
| Sep 2021 | Oct 2024 | 164 | 57.7% | -30.5% | -36.3% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 4.4% | N/A | +4.4% |
| Average | 20 | — | +13.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NTGR below its 200-week moving average?
No. NETGEAR, Inc. (NTGR) is currently 3.7% above its 200-week moving average of $20.10. It would need to fall to $20.10 to cross below the line.
What is NTGR's 200-week moving average price?
NETGEAR, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $20.10 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 NTGR drops below its 200-week moving average?
NTGR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +13.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 20 weeks on average.
Is NTGR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NTGR 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 31. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -3.5%. Price-to-book is 1.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NTGR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 21.8 years, $100 invested in NTGR would have grown to $294, compared to $875 for the S&P 500. That's 5.1% annualized vs 10.5% for the index. NTGR has underperformed the broader market over this period.
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