SYNA
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Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) closed at $71.03 as of 2026-03-20, trading 20.0% below its 200-week moving average of $88.81. This places SYNA in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -17.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 45, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.37 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1211 weeks of data, SYNA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SYNA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +26.3%.
With a market cap of $2.8 billion, SYNA is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.1%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at -4.5%. The stock trades at 2.0x book value.
Over the past 23.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SYNA would have grown to $1468, compared to $1154 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.2% vs 11.1% for the index — confirming SYNA as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -35.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: SYNA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SYNA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying SYNA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +28.9% after 12 months (median +24.0%), compared to +10.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 65% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +66.9% vs +29.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SYNA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SYNA has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +26.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | May 2003 | 17 | 39.6% | +129.9% | +1285.5% |
| Aug 2003 | Aug 2003 | 1 | 7.0% | +58.7% | +1037.1% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 1 | 11.0% | +41.0% | +342.6% |
| Feb 2008 | Apr 2008 | 6 | 14.3% | +16.2% | +297.7% |
| Nov 2008 | Jan 2009 | 9 | 27.5% | +27.7% | +260.7% |
| Sep 2009 | Nov 2009 | 5 | 3.5% | +16.6% | +206.8% |
| Sep 2010 | Sep 2010 | 1 | 3.2% | -3.0% | +182.2% |
| Oct 2010 | Oct 2010 | 2 | 2.3% | +0.9% | +172.5% |
| Mar 2011 | Apr 2011 | 5 | 8.2% | +34.0% | +164.5% |
| May 2011 | Oct 2011 | 19 | 15.1% | -2.9% | +164.5% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 6 | 11.8% | +55.7% | +150.3% |
| Jul 2012 | Aug 2012 | 5 | 7.9% | +41.3% | +156.6% |
| Sep 2012 | Dec 2012 | 14 | 19.1% | +54.7% | +166.4% |
| Jun 2016 | Oct 2016 | 17 | 20.3% | -2.8% | +15.8% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2019 | 158 | 50.5% | -29.9% | +35.1% |
| Sep 2022 | Jan 2023 | 16 | 20.6% | -17.6% | -29.6% |
| Mar 2023 | Ongoing | 159+ | 60.2% | Ongoing | -33.9% |
| Average | 26 | — | +26.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SYNA below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Synaptics Incorporated (SYNA) is trading 20.0% below its 200-week moving average of $88.81. The current price is $71.03.
What is SYNA's 200-week moving average price?
Synaptics Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $88.81 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 SYNA drops below its 200-week moving average?
SYNA 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 +26.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 26 weeks on average.
Is SYNA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SYNA 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 45. Free cash flow yield is 6.1%. Return on equity is -4.5%. Price-to-book is 2.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SYNA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 23.2 years, $100 invested in SYNA would have grown to $1468, compared to $1154 for the S&P 500. That's 12.2% annualized vs 11.1% for the index. SYNA 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