PFGC
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Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) closed at $81.03 as of 2026-03-20, trading 12.2% above its 200-week moving average of $72.21. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 22.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.98 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 498 weeks of data, PFGC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 8 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PFGC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +45.0%.
With a market cap of $12.7 billion, PFGC is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.8%. Return on equity stands at 7.8%. The stock trades at 2.7x book value.
Over the past 9.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PFGC would have grown to $327, compared to $351 for the S&P 500. PFGC has returned 13.2% annualized vs 14.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 126% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: PFGC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PFGC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying PFGC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +47.7% after 12 months (median +34.0%), compared to +26.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +61.9% vs +46.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PFGC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PFGC has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +45.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | 2 | 0.7% | +17.0% | +237.3% |
| Oct 2016 | Apr 2017 | 25 | 13.7% | +16.5% | +239.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Aug 2020 | 24 | 51.9% | +133.2% | +216.2% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 1.1% | +34.6% | +141.1% |
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 1 | 3.7% | +41.7% | +100.8% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 2 | 2.5% | +35.0% | +98.1% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 1 | 0.8% | +37.0% | +88.7% |
| Average | 8 | — | +45.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PFGC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) is currently 12.2% above its 200-week moving average of $72.21. It would need to fall to $72.21 to cross below the line.
What is PFGC's 200-week moving average price?
Performance Food Group Company's 200-week moving average is $72.21 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 PFGC drops below its 200-week moving average?
PFGC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +45.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 8 weeks on average.
Is PFGC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PFGC 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 36. Free cash flow yield is 4.8%. Return on equity is 7.8%. Price-to-book is 2.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PFGC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 9.6 years, $100 invested in PFGC would have grown to $327, compared to $351 for the S&P 500. That's 13.2% annualized vs 14.0% for the index. PFGC 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 2026-03-20