ORC
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Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (ORC) closed at $6.82 as of 2026-03-20, trading 9.6% above its 200-week moving average of $6.22. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 16.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, 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 (0.89 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 635 weeks of data, ORC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times. On average, these episodes lasted 32 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -1.3%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1301 million, ORC is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 15.6%, a solid level. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Share count has increased 395.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 12.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ORC would have grown to $84, compared to $448 for the S&P 500. ORC has returned -1.5% annualized vs 13.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: ORC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ORC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 11 historical episodes, buying ORC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +3.0% after 12 months (median -1.0%), compared to +7.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 36% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -0.4% vs +33.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ORC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ORC has crossed below its 200-week MA 11 times with an average 1-year return of +-1.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Dec 2015 | 25 | 27.9% | +28.6% | -13.8% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 5 | 10.1% | +54.3% | -14.2% |
| Jan 2018 | Jul 2018 | 25 | 11.6% | -0.8% | -31.5% |
| Sep 2018 | Feb 2019 | 22 | 16.3% | -10.7% | -32.9% |
| Feb 2019 | Apr 2019 | 7 | 4.0% | -0.6% | -31.5% |
| Apr 2019 | Jul 2019 | 11 | 9.5% | -29.9% | -31.2% |
| Jul 2019 | Jan 2020 | 24 | 18.1% | -0.9% | -29.2% |
| Jan 2020 | Feb 2020 | 2 | 2.1% | +0.5% | -33.8% |
| Feb 2020 | Nov 2020 | 36 | 60.5% | +17.3% | -31.1% |
| Nov 2021 | Dec 2021 | 1 | 1.8% | -40.2% | -30.5% |
| Jan 2022 | Sep 2025 | 194 | 55.3% | -32.1% | -30.4% |
| Average | 32 | — | +-1.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ORC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (ORC) is currently 9.6% above its 200-week moving average of $6.22. It would need to fall to $6.22 to cross below the line.
What is ORC's 200-week moving average price?
Orchid Island Capital, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $6.22 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 ORC drops below its 200-week moving average?
ORC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -1.3%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 32 weeks on average.
Is ORC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ORC 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 50. Return on equity is 15.6%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ORC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 12.2 years, $100 invested in ORC would have grown to $84, compared to $448 for the S&P 500. That's -1.5% annualized vs 13.0% for the index. ORC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ORC pay a dividend?
Yes. Orchid Island Capital, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 2111.00%.
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