TDY
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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (TDY) closed at $616.18 as of 2026-03-20, trading 37.0% above its 200-week moving average of $449.93. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 42.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 70, TDY is in overbought 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 (1.05 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1325 weeks of data, TDY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought TDY at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +14.2%.
With a market cap of $28.5 billion, TDY is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.4%. Return on equity stands at 8.9%. The stock trades at 2.7x book value.
Over the past 25.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in TDY would have grown to $2325, compared to $717 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.1% vs 8.0% for the index — confirming TDY as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 39.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: TDY vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After TDY Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying TDY when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +14.1% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +6.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 72% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +39.8% vs +21.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment TDY crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
TDY has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +14.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | May 2001 | 12 | 23.3% | +9.4% | +4209.0% |
| May 2001 | Jun 2001 | 1 | 0.9% | +22.2% | +3636.7% |
| Jun 2001 | Oct 2001 | 15 | 21.3% | +28.7% | +4117.5% |
| Oct 2001 | Dec 2001 | 9 | 12.2% | +1.5% | +4002.4% |
| Jan 2002 | Feb 2002 | 7 | 8.7% | -4.3% | +3727.2% |
| Mar 2002 | Mar 2002 | 1 | 0.4% | -20.2% | +3713.0% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 3 | 9.6% | -2.7% | +4032.7% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2003 | 55 | 25.1% | -2.7% | +3914.2% |
| Oct 2008 | Apr 2010 | 78 | 47.0% | -11.0% | +1424.1% |
| May 2010 | Dec 2010 | 31 | 12.1% | +23.2% | +1449.4% |
| Oct 2015 | Oct 2015 | 1 | 0.3% | +23.5% | +637.1% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 8 | 9.5% | +48.2% | +644.7% |
| Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 | 1 | 0.0% | +45.4% | +607.4% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 5 | 7.1% | +18.9% | +75.4% |
| Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | 3 | 2.5% | +10.4% | +61.3% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 5 | 5.6% | +15.9% | +58.7% |
| Apr 2024 | Jul 2024 | 15 | 7.1% | +16.6% | +54.6% |
| Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 0.1% | +33.5% | +50.6% |
| Average | 14 | — | +14.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TDY below its 200-week moving average?
No. Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (TDY) is currently 37.0% above its 200-week moving average of $449.93. It would need to fall to $449.93 to cross below the line.
What is TDY's 200-week moving average price?
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $449.93 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 TDY drops below its 200-week moving average?
TDY has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +14.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is TDY a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about TDY 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 70 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 2.4%. Return on equity is 8.9%. Price-to-book is 2.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does TDY compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 25.5 years, $100 invested in TDY would have grown to $2325, compared to $717 for the S&P 500. That's 13.1% annualized vs 8.0% for the index. TDY 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