SFNC
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Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) closed at $21.23 as of 2026-05-01, trading 15.8% above its 200-week moving average of $18.33. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 14.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 58, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.02 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2098 weeks of data, SFNC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 36 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SFNC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +4.6%.
With a market cap of $3.1 billion, SFNC is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at -10.4%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Share count has increased 13.9% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SFNC would have grown to $1369, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. SFNC has returned 8.2% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 14 open-market purchases totaling $2,267,962. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 12.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: SFNC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SFNC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 35 historical episodes, buying SFNC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.6% after 12 months (median +4.0%), compared to +9.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 58% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +19.9% vs +27.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SFNC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SFNC has crossed below its 200-week MA 36 times with an average 1-year return of +4.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1986 | Jul 1988 | 98 | 24.8% | -25.9% | +3975.7% |
| Aug 1999 | May 2001 | 93 | 42.1% | -28.3% | +499.2% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 3 | 13.8% | +17.4% | +184.1% |
| Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 | 2 | 2.9% | +24.1% | +190.7% |
| Oct 2007 | Nov 2007 | 4 | 6.3% | +18.7% | +189.8% |
| Nov 2007 | Dec 2007 | 3 | 2.7% | +15.7% | +181.4% |
| Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | 3 | 5.6% | +21.0% | +196.7% |
| Feb 2008 | Mar 2008 | 2 | 5.3% | +2.8% | +185.2% |
| Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 | 1 | 10.0% | +6.1% | +197.8% |
| Jan 2009 | Mar 2009 | 12 | 19.2% | +8.7% | +173.4% |
| Apr 2009 | May 2009 | 4 | 10.2% | +14.9% | +180.1% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 3 | 0.7% | +4.2% | +164.3% |
| Nov 2009 | Dec 2009 | 6 | 7.6% | +14.3% | +166.6% |
| Feb 2010 | Mar 2010 | 4 | 2.7% | +11.0% | +165.4% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 3 | 2.0% | -0.1% | +159.6% |
| Jun 2010 | Aug 2010 | 9 | 7.1% | +3.6% | +162.9% |
| Apr 2011 | Nov 2011 | 32 | 22.5% | -1.3% | +159.4% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | 1 | 3.7% | +5.4% | +162.1% |
| Apr 2012 | Oct 2012 | 26 | 9.3% | +2.2% | +157.9% |
| Oct 2012 | Dec 2012 | 9 | 7.4% | +39.4% | +167.6% |
| Apr 2013 | May 2013 | 2 | 1.2% | +48.3% | +154.4% |
| Aug 2013 | Sep 2013 | 1 | 0.9% | +69.1% | +155.6% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 4 | 6.9% | +6.6% | +11.4% |
| Jan 2019 | Feb 2019 | 3 | 1.8% | +2.3% | +10.2% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 4 | 9.0% | -16.8% | +9.8% |
| Apr 2019 | Nov 2019 | 32 | 11.5% | -27.5% | +7.8% |
| Jan 2020 | Jan 2021 | 50 | 41.9% | +12.5% | +7.6% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 1 | 0.1% | -27.4% | +5.1% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 7 | 10.9% | -16.4% | +10.0% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 6.0% | -24.7% | +8.2% |
| Nov 2022 | Aug 2024 | 90 | 33.9% | -23.2% | +8.4% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 2 | 3.9% | +6.6% | +12.0% |
| Jan 2025 | Jan 2025 | 1 | 0.0% | -3.9% | +7.0% |
| Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | 17 | 14.7% | -1.3% | +9.1% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 3 | 3.8% | N/A | +11.5% |
| Oct 2025 | Dec 2025 | 9 | 9.1% | N/A | +17.7% |
| Average | 15 | — | +4.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SFNC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Simmons First National Corporation (SFNC) is currently 15.8% above its 200-week moving average of $18.33. It would need to fall to $18.33 to cross below the line.
What is SFNC's 200-week moving average price?
Simmons First National Corporation's 200-week moving average is $18.33 as of 2026-05-01. 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 SFNC drops below its 200-week moving average?
SFNC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 36 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +4.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is SFNC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SFNC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 58. Return on equity is -10.4%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SFNC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in SFNC would have grown to $1369, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 8.2% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. SFNC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SFNC pay a dividend?
Yes. Simmons First National Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 405.00%.
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 2026-05-01