OUST
Ouster, Inc. Technology - Electronic Components Investor Relations →
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) closed at $19.42 as of 2026-02-02, trading 50.0% above its 200-week moving average of $12.95. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 59.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 30, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 230 weeks of data, OUST has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time. On average, these episodes lasted 195 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -85.1%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $1165 million, OUST is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.2%. Return on equity stands at -42.0%. The stock trades at 4.7x book value.
Share count has increased 205.2% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 4.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in OUST would have grown to $27, compared to $171 for the S&P 500. OUST has returned -25.5% annualized vs 12.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: OUST vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After OUST Crosses Below the Line?
Across 1 historical episodes, buying OUST when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -87.0% after 12 months (median -87.0%), compared to -16.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. After 24 months, the average return was -93.0% vs +3.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment OUST crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
OUST has crossed below its 200-week MA 1 time with an average 1-year return of +-85.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Jun 2025 | 195 | 93.8% | -85.1% | -75.4% |
| Average | 195 | — | +-85.1% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02