RMD
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ResMed Inc. (RMD) closed at $271.63 as of 2026-02-02, trading 25.5% above its 200-week moving average of $216.49. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 19.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 67, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1553 weeks of data, RMD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought RMD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +32.2%.
With a market cap of $39.6 billion, RMD is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.6%. Return on equity stands at 25.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 6.3x book value.
RMD passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 29.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in RMD would have grown to $30318, compared to $1731 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 21.1% vs 10.0% for the index — confirming RMD 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 103.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: RMD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After RMD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying RMD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +33.5% after 12 months (median +35.0%), compared to +13.8% 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 +74.4% vs +36.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment RMD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
RMD has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +32.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1996 | May 1996 | 1 | 0.9% | +55.6% | +38639.5% |
| May 2002 | Aug 2002 | 14 | 21.4% | +25.3% | +4365.4% |
| Aug 2002 | Oct 2002 | 9 | 15.5% | +39.2% | +4102.7% |
| Nov 2002 | Apr 2003 | 21 | 13.5% | +20.3% | +3934.1% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | 8 | 11.4% | +4.8% | +1607.8% |
| Oct 2008 | Feb 2009 | 17 | 23.1% | +34.9% | +1828.4% |
| Feb 2009 | Aug 2009 | 24 | 22.7% | +40.7% | +1500.3% |
| Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | 8 | 4.3% | +63.5% | +1208.0% |
| Jul 2023 | Apr 2024 | 38 | 34.8% | +26.1% | +55.2% |
| May 2024 | Jun 2024 | 1 | 1.0% | +19.7% | +33.4% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 6 | 8.4% | +24.4% | +33.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 4.9% | N/A | +33.3% |
| Average | 12 | — | +32.2% | — |
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