PIPR
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Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) closed at $294.27 as of 2026-03-20, trading 40.6% above its 200-week moving average of $209.28. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 41.9% 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 (0.86 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1111 weeks of data, PIPR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PIPR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.9%.
With a market cap of $5.2 billion, PIPR is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 19.6%, a solid level. The stock trades at 3.6x book value.
Share count has increased 23.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 21.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PIPR would have grown to $856, compared to $797 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 10.6% vs 10.2% for the index — confirming PIPR as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: PIPR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PIPR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying PIPR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.9% after 12 months (median -13.0%), compared to +9.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 41% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +28.8% vs +20.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PIPR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PIPR has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +10.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Jan 2006 | 53 | 40.1% | -12.7% | +755.8% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 4 | 5.5% | -27.7% | +708.3% |
| Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 | 1 | 4.0% | -21.3% | +732.4% |
| Oct 2007 | Sep 2009 | 98 | 56.0% | -35.4% | +729.2% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 1 | 0.3% | -38.7% | +726.8% |
| Oct 2009 | Dec 2009 | 8 | 5.7% | -37.0% | +730.1% |
| Jan 2010 | Jan 2011 | 51 | 38.1% | -8.4% | +742.7% |
| Feb 2011 | Feb 2011 | 1 | 3.3% | -41.4% | +911.1% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 | 2 | 1.6% | -33.6% | +902.9% |
| Apr 2011 | Dec 2012 | 90 | 49.8% | -31.2% | +949.3% |
| Apr 2013 | May 2013 | 3 | 2.0% | +27.2% | +1120.7% |
| Jun 2013 | Jul 2013 | 4 | 5.9% | +66.3% | +1193.6% |
| Sep 2015 | Nov 2015 | 9 | 7.9% | +30.9% | +966.0% |
| Dec 2015 | Feb 2016 | 5 | 16.8% | +95.1% | +948.2% |
| Apr 2016 | May 2016 | 2 | 5.1% | +60.1% | +915.8% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 7 | 12.2% | +62.0% | +921.9% |
| Mar 2020 | Jul 2020 | 21 | 47.4% | +130.4% | +564.0% |
| Average | 21 | — | +10.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PIPR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) is currently 40.6% above its 200-week moving average of $209.28. It would need to fall to $209.28 to cross below the line.
What is PIPR's 200-week moving average price?
Piper Sandler Companies's 200-week moving average is $209.28 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 PIPR drops below its 200-week moving average?
PIPR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is PIPR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PIPR 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. Return on equity is 19.6%. Price-to-book is 3.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PIPR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 21.3 years, $100 invested in PIPR would have grown to $856, compared to $797 for the S&P 500. That's 10.6% annualized vs 10.2% for the index. PIPR has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does PIPR pay a dividend?
Yes. Piper Sandler Companies currently pays a dividend yield of 95.00%.
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 2026-03-20