PERI
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Perion Network Ltd. (PERI) closed at $10.88 as of 2026-05-01, trading 40.0% below its 200-week moving average of $18.12. This places PERI in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -43.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 64, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.17 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1008 weeks of data, PERI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 55 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PERI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +16.1%.
With a market cap of $449 million, PERI is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.7%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -1.1%. The stock trades at 0.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 15.5% over the past three years. 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 19.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PERI would have grown to $76, compared to $713 for the S&P 500. PERI has returned -1.4% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: PERI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PERI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying PERI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +22.2% after 12 months (median -28.0%), compared to +6.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 44% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +44.6% vs +16.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PERI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PERI has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +16.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Feb 2007 | 1 | 1.3% | -43.8% | -24.0% |
| Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 1.6% | -51.4% | -28.5% |
| Nov 2007 | Jun 2009 | 85 | 66.3% | -57.2% | -20.4% |
| May 2010 | Aug 2010 | 13 | 20.0% | +61.6% | -17.3% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 1 | 2.8% | +54.6% | -20.1% |
| Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | 11 | 22.4% | +124.9% | -7.0% |
| Apr 2012 | Aug 2012 | 18 | 22.2% | +109.0% | -24.0% |
| Jul 2014 | Jul 2019 | 260 | 85.0% | -68.6% | -55.5% |
| Apr 2024 | Ongoing | 109+ | 65.4% | Ongoing | -48.5% |
| Average | 55 | — | +16.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PERI below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Perion Network Ltd. (PERI) is trading 40.0% below its 200-week moving average of $18.12. The current price is $10.88.
What is PERI's 200-week moving average price?
Perion Network Ltd.'s 200-week moving average is $18.12 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 PERI drops below its 200-week moving average?
PERI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +16.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 55 weeks on average.
Is PERI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PERI as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 64. Free cash flow yield is 9.7%. Return on equity is -1.1%. Price-to-book is 0.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PERI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 19.3 years, $100 invested in PERI would have grown to $76, compared to $713 for the S&P 500. That's -1.4% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. PERI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
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