OCFC
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OceanFirst Financial Corp. (OCFC) closed at $17.49 as of 2026-03-20, trading 6.8% above its 200-week moving average of $16.38. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 8.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 31, indicating neutral momentum.
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 (1.23 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1502 weeks of data, OCFC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought OCFC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +0.8%.
With a market cap of $1004 million, OCFC is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 4.2%. The stock trades at 0.6x book value.
Over the past 28.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in OCFC would have grown to $418, compared to $1211 for the S&P 500. OCFC has returned 5.1% annualized vs 9.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -29.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: OCFC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After OCFC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 26 historical episodes, buying OCFC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +1.3% after 12 months (median -2.0%), compared to +7.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 48% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +9.3% vs +15.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment OCFC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
OCFC has crossed below its 200-week MA 26 times with an average 1-year return of +0.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Dec 1998 | 18 | 18.0% | +24.6% | +383.9% |
| Feb 1999 | Apr 1999 | 10 | 9.5% | +11.0% | +382.0% |
| Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 | 1 | 0.1% | +50.5% | +352.2% |
| Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 | 2 | 2.1% | +51.5% | +361.6% |
| Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 | 2 | 2.7% | +13.8% | +87.2% |
| Jun 2006 | Oct 2006 | 18 | 5.2% | -15.1% | +70.6% |
| Nov 2006 | Dec 2006 | 1 | 1.6% | -20.2% | +67.8% |
| Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 | 1 | 4.9% | -21.1% | +72.5% |
| Feb 2007 | May 2008 | 63 | 29.7% | -16.3% | +77.2% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 4 | 4.3% | -33.8% | +75.2% |
| Jul 2008 | Jan 2011 | 127 | 56.5% | -28.5% | +87.6% |
| Jun 2011 | Jun 2011 | 1 | 2.2% | +20.3% | +133.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 9.9% | +21.2% | +143.6% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 3.3% | +11.0% | +139.0% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 0.3% | +17.9% | +4.8% |
| Jul 2019 | Oct 2019 | 11 | 11.3% | -32.4% | -1.5% |
| Jan 2020 | Mar 2021 | 57 | 44.2% | -18.8% | -2.3% |
| Jun 2021 | Sep 2021 | 15 | 10.8% | -4.4% | +5.5% |
| Nov 2021 | Dec 2021 | 1 | 0.1% | +15.8% | +0.9% |
| Mar 2022 | Jul 2022 | 17 | 9.0% | -3.7% | +5.4% |
| Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 2.0% | -6.0% | +7.0% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 4.7% | -21.7% | +5.5% |
| Mar 2023 | Aug 2024 | 75 | 31.3% | -15.4% | +8.1% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 1 | 1.9% | +12.4% | +9.5% |
| Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | 14 | 13.7% | +7.4% | +7.4% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 2 | 3.0% | N/A | +10.6% |
| Average | 18 | — | +0.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OCFC below its 200-week moving average?
No. OceanFirst Financial Corp. (OCFC) is currently 6.8% above its 200-week moving average of $16.38. It would need to fall to $16.38 to cross below the line.
What is OCFC's 200-week moving average price?
OceanFirst Financial Corp.'s 200-week moving average is $16.38 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 OCFC drops below its 200-week moving average?
OCFC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +0.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is OCFC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about OCFC 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. Return on equity is 4.2%. Price-to-book is 0.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does OCFC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 28.8 years, $100 invested in OCFC would have grown to $418, compared to $1211 for the S&P 500. That's 5.1% annualized vs 9.0% for the index. OCFC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does OCFC pay a dividend?
Yes. OceanFirst Financial Corp. currently pays a dividend yield of 457.00%.
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