PFGC
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Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) closed at $94.40 as of 2026-02-02, trading 33.2% above its 200-week moving average of $70.89. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 35.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 47, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 492 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 $14.8 billion, PFGC is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.2%. Return on equity stands at 7.8%. The stock trades at 3.2x book value.
Over the past 9.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PFGC would have grown to $381, compared to $373 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.1% vs 14.9% for the index — confirming PFGC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 126% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
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% | +293.0% |
| Oct 2016 | Apr 2017 | 25 | 13.7% | +16.5% | +295.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Aug 2020 | 24 | 51.9% | +133.2% | +268.3% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 1.1% | +34.6% | +180.9% |
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 1 | 3.7% | +41.7% | +133.9% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 2 | 2.5% | +35.0% | +130.8% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 1 | 0.8% | +37.0% | +119.8% |
| Average | 8 | — | +45.0% | — |
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