TEL
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TE Connectivity plc (TEL) closed at $195.84 as of 2026-03-20, trading 32.1% above its 200-week moving average of $148.24. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 34.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 33, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.59 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 931 weeks of data, TEL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought TEL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +25.0%.
With a market cap of $57.5 billion, TEL is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.5%. Return on equity stands at 16.1%, a solid level. The stock trades at 4.4x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 7.4% over the past three years. TEL passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 17.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in TEL would have grown to $698, compared to $644 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.5% vs 11.0% for the index — confirming TEL as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 23.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: TEL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After TEL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying TEL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +31.6% after 12 months (median +31.0%), compared to +19.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 80% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +46.2% vs +37.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment TEL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
TEL has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +25.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 2 | 2.0% | -47.5% | +697.3% |
| Jul 2008 | Mar 2010 | 84 | 73.5% | -32.4% | +752.4% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 5.2% | +57.4% | +974.3% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 1 | 3.9% | +21.4% | +958.8% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 0.6% | +36.0% | +207.3% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 12 | 30.7% | +68.5% | +174.0% |
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | 5 | 3.0% | +77.3% | +172.7% |
| Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | 1 | 0.6% | +15.0% | +92.4% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 2 | 2.0% | +28.9% | +72.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 8.1% | N/A | +62.3% |
| Average | 11 | — | +25.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEL below its 200-week moving average?
No. TE Connectivity plc (TEL) is currently 32.1% above its 200-week moving average of $148.24. It would need to fall to $148.24 to cross below the line.
What is TEL's 200-week moving average price?
TE Connectivity plc's 200-week moving average is $148.24 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 TEL drops below its 200-week moving average?
TEL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +25.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is TEL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about TEL 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 33. Free cash flow yield is 3.5%. Return on equity is 16.1%. Price-to-book is 4.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does TEL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 17.9 years, $100 invested in TEL would have grown to $698, compared to $644 for the S&P 500. That's 11.5% annualized vs 11.0% for the index. TEL has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does TEL pay a dividend?
Yes. TE Connectivity plc currently pays a dividend yield of 149.00%.
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