PODD
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Insulet Corporation (PODD) closed at $227.10 as of 2026-03-20, trading 9.8% below its 200-week moving average of $251.85. This places PODD in the deep value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -12.7% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 18, PODD is in oversold territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.11 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 935 weeks of data, PODD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PODD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +20.2%.
With a market cap of $16.0 billion, PODD is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.0%. Return on equity stands at 18.1%, a solid level. The stock trades at 10.6x book value.
Over the past 18 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PODD would have grown to $1126, compared to $654 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.4% vs 11.0% for the index — confirming PODD as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: PODD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PODD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying PODD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +18.0% after 12 months (median +23.0%), compared to +7.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +82.1% vs +23.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PODD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PODD has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +20.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Apr 2008 | 1 | 4.2% | -70.3% | +1150.6% |
| May 2008 | Dec 2009 | 83 | 80.2% | -60.8% | +1218.0% |
| Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 | 1 | 1.7% | +31.9% | +1638.9% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 2 | 6.2% | +36.2% | +1677.0% |
| Apr 2015 | Jun 2015 | 5 | 6.9% | +23.5% | +742.0% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | 8 | 9.7% | +51.5% | +691.3% |
| Oct 2015 | Nov 2015 | 1 | 2.1% | +23.8% | +659.5% |
| Feb 2016 | Mar 2016 | 8 | 21.1% | +51.8% | +706.2% |
| May 2016 | Jul 2016 | 10 | 17.2% | +41.4% | +662.8% |
| Nov 2016 | Dec 2016 | 1 | 3.9% | +112.1% | +581.6% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2024 | 65 | 47.0% | -19.1% | +0.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 0.0% | N/A | -7.4% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 7+ | 12.7% | Ongoing | -6.1% |
| Average | 15 | — | +20.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PODD below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Insulet Corporation (PODD) is trading 9.8% below its 200-week moving average of $251.85. The current price is $227.10.
What is PODD's 200-week moving average price?
Insulet Corporation's 200-week moving average is $251.85 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 PODD drops below its 200-week moving average?
PODD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +20.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is PODD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PODD as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 18 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 1.0%. Return on equity is 18.1%. Price-to-book is 10.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PODD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 18 years, $100 invested in PODD would have grown to $1126, compared to $654 for the S&P 500. That's 14.4% annualized vs 11.0% for the index. PODD has outperformed 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