TEL
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TE Connectivity plc (TEL) closed at $207.43 as of 2026-05-01, trading 37.0% above its 200-week moving average of $151.36. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 42.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 45, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.71 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 937 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 +29.8%.
With a market cap of $60.5 billion, TEL is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.8%. Return on equity stands at 22.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 4.7x 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 18 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in TEL would have grown to $740, compared to $714 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.8% vs 11.5% for the index — confirming TEL as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 23.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +32.7% 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 +29.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 2 | 2.0% | -47.5% | +744.5% |
| Jul 2008 | Mar 2010 | 84 | 73.5% | -32.4% | +802.8% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 5.2% | +57.4% | +1037.9% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 1 | 3.9% | +21.4% | +1021.5% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 0.6% | +36.0% | +225.5% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 12 | 30.7% | +68.5% | +190.3% |
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | 5 | 3.0% | +77.3% | +188.9% |
| Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | 1 | 0.6% | +15.0% | +103.8% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 2 | 2.0% | +28.9% | +83.0% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 8.1% | +73.3% | +71.9% |
| Average | 11 | — | +29.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEL below its 200-week moving average?
No. TE Connectivity plc (TEL) is currently 37.0% above its 200-week moving average of $151.36. It would need to fall to $151.36 to cross below the line.
What is TEL's 200-week moving average price?
TE Connectivity plc's 200-week moving average is $151.36 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 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 +29.8%. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 45. Free cash flow yield is 3.8%. Return on equity is 22.7%. Price-to-book is 4.7x. 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 18 years, $100 invested in TEL would have grown to $740, compared to $714 for the S&P 500. That's 11.8% annualized vs 11.5% 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 140.00%.
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