PBI
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Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI) closed at $15.53 as of 2026-05-01, trading 148.6% above its 200-week moving average of $6.25. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 151.9% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 86, PBI is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.01 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2765 weeks of data, PBI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 71 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PBI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +4.5%.
With a market cap of $2.3 billion, PBI is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.6%, which is healthy. The stock trades at -2.9x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 13.4% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PBI would have grown to $303, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. PBI has returned 3.4% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 50.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: PBI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PBI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 11 historical episodes, buying PBI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -1.1% after 12 months (median -20.0%), compared to +1.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 27% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -8.7% vs +12.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PBI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PBI has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +4.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1973 | Jan 1975 | 88 | 56.2% | -23.5% | +14353.0% |
| Aug 1981 | Mar 1982 | 31 | 14.3% | +50.7% | +5301.4% |
| Aug 1990 | Jan 1991 | 24 | 32.0% | +58.5% | +555.9% |
| Oct 1994 | Feb 1995 | 18 | 9.8% | +31.1% | +254.3% |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 | 1 | 0.8% | -26.3% | +23.8% |
| Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 | 1 | 0.1% | -19.4% | +18.4% |
| Apr 2000 | May 2003 | 163 | 39.8% | -16.0% | +21.5% |
| Oct 2007 | Mar 2011 | 178 | 50.9% | -34.0% | +3.9% |
| Apr 2011 | Jul 2013 | 118 | 39.9% | -24.7% | +35.7% |
| Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 | 1 | 0.6% | -6.0% | +36.6% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 4 | 9.5% | -20.4% | +45.6% |
| May 2016 | Jan 2021 | 244 | 79.0% | -11.5% | +35.9% |
| Jan 2022 | Apr 2024 | 119 | 54.2% | -21.8% | +221.4% |
| Jun 2024 | Jun 2024 | 1 | 0.9% | +126.2% | +251.8% |
| Average | 71 | — | +4.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PBI below its 200-week moving average?
No. Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI) is currently 148.6% above its 200-week moving average of $6.25. It would need to fall to $6.25 to cross below the line.
What is PBI's 200-week moving average price?
Pitney Bowes Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $6.25 as of 2026-05-01. 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 PBI drops below its 200-week moving average?
PBI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +4.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 71 weeks on average.
Is PBI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PBI as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 86 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 7.6%. Price-to-book is -2.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PBI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in PBI would have grown to $303, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 3.4% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. PBI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does PBI pay a dividend?
Yes. Pitney Bowes Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 232.00%.
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 2026-05-01