PDM
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Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (PDM) closed at $8.33 as of 2026-05-01, trading 10.3% above its 200-week moving average of $7.55. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 7.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
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 (1.15 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 798 weeks of data, PDM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PDM at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +3.0%.
With a market cap of $1041 million, PDM is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 23.6%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -5.7%. The stock trades at 0.7x book value.
This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 15.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PDM would have grown to $93, compared to $732 for the S&P 500. PDM has returned -0.5% annualized vs 13.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: PDM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PDM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying PDM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +0.4% after 12 months (median +15.0%), compared to +15.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 71% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -0.9% vs +33.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PDM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PDM has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +3.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Jan 2012 | 21 | 12.9% | -0.5% | -3.4% |
| Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 | 1 | 1.2% | +19.9% | -2.5% |
| Apr 2012 | Jun 2012 | 11 | 5.8% | +23.2% | -1.1% |
| Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 | 3 | 1.1% | +13.7% | -2.5% |
| Aug 2012 | Sep 2012 | 3 | 1.0% | +4.9% | -2.9% |
| Nov 2013 | Feb 2014 | 12 | 4.7% | +17.9% | -6.6% |
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2014 | 1 | 0.2% | +12.3% | -7.1% |
| Mar 2018 | Apr 2018 | 5 | 4.9% | +26.3% | -24.5% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 3 | 3.9% | +34.5% | -28.6% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | 50 | 35.8% | +27.4% | -19.8% |
| Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 | 1 | 0.3% | -21.8% | -36.2% |
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 | 1 | 0.1% | -46.6% | -37.5% |
| Apr 2022 | Oct 2024 | 132 | 58.9% | -52.6% | -35.2% |
| Oct 2024 | Aug 2025 | 43 | 32.7% | -15.9% | -13.1% |
| Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | 4 | 3.6% | N/A | +4.3% |
| Feb 2026 | Apr 2026 | 7 | 16.4% | N/A | +9.7% |
| Average | 19 | — | +3.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDM below its 200-week moving average?
No. Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. (PDM) is currently 10.3% above its 200-week moving average of $7.55. It would need to fall to $7.55 to cross below the line.
What is PDM's 200-week moving average price?
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $7.55 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 PDM drops below its 200-week moving average?
PDM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +3.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is PDM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PDM 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 49. Free cash flow yield is 23.6%. Return on equity is -5.7%. Price-to-book is 0.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PDM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 15.3 years, $100 invested in PDM would have grown to $93, compared to $732 for the S&P 500. That's -0.5% annualized vs 13.9% for the index. PDM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does PDM pay a dividend?
Yes. Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 627.00%.
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