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SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD) closed at $16.81 as of 2026-03-20, trading 36.8% above its 200-week moving average of $12.29. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 36.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 67, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.1x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 445 weeks of data, SD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 48 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +4.7%.
With a market cap of $619 million, SD is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.1%. Return on equity stands at 14.5%. The stock trades at 1.2x book value.
Over the past 8.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SD would have grown to $116, compared to $296 for the S&P 500. SD has returned 1.7% annualized vs 13.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -30.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: SD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying SD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +4.8% after 12 months (median +12.0%), compared to +14.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -81.5% vs +20.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SD has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +4.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Dec 2017 | 15 | 16.9% | -41.8% | +22.6% |
| Jan 2018 | Aug 2021 | 186 | 94.0% | -53.7% | +21.3% |
| Oct 2024 | Nov 2024 | 1 | 0.1% | +12.0% | +60.6% |
| Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 | 4 | 6.4% | +43.8% | +59.9% |
| Mar 2025 | Nov 2025 | 35 | 20.3% | +63.1% | +58.5% |
| Average | 48 | — | +4.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SD below its 200-week moving average?
No. SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD) is currently 36.8% above its 200-week moving average of $12.29. It would need to fall to $12.29 to cross below the line.
What is SD's 200-week moving average price?
SandRidge Energy, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $12.29 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 SD drops below its 200-week moving average?
SD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +4.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 48 weeks on average.
Is SD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SD 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 67. Free cash flow yield is 2.1%. Return on equity is 14.5%. Price-to-book is 1.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 8.6 years, $100 invested in SD would have grown to $116, compared to $296 for the S&P 500. That's 1.7% annualized vs 13.5% for the index. SD has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SD pay a dividend?
Yes. SandRidge Energy, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 280.00%.
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