TREE
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LendingTree, Inc. (TREE) closed at $40.42 as of 2026-03-20, trading 3.6% above its 200-week moving average of $39.00. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 2.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 39, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.06 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 870 weeks of data, TREE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 31 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -14.7%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $560 million, TREE is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 11.7%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 76.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
Share count has increased 7.5% over three years, indicating dilution. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 16.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in TREE would have grown to $430, compared to $886 for the S&P 500. TREE has returned 9.1% annualized vs 13.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 24.4% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: TREE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After TREE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying TREE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -15.2% after 12 months (median -23.0%), compared to +18.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 33% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +42.1% vs +29.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment TREE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
TREE has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +-14.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 2.0% | +19.1% | +576.4% |
| May 2010 | Jul 2010 | 6 | 13.7% | -12.7% | +553.7% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 2 | 6.3% | -15.9% | +527.0% |
| Sep 2010 | Oct 2010 | 2 | 6.8% | -23.2% | +558.8% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 1 | 2.8% | -25.0% | +530.7% |
| Feb 2011 | Feb 2012 | 50 | 30.7% | +16.7% | +521.5% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 9 | 43.7% | +17.8% | -78.5% |
| Nov 2020 | Jan 2021 | 8 | 11.7% | -52.7% | -85.0% |
| Feb 2021 | Jul 2025 | 231 | 92.9% | -56.8% | -85.0% |
| Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | 3 | 5.2% | N/A | +1.7% |
| Average | 31 | — | +-14.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TREE below its 200-week moving average?
No. LendingTree, Inc. (TREE) is currently 3.6% above its 200-week moving average of $39.00. It would need to fall to $39.00 to cross below the line.
What is TREE's 200-week moving average price?
LendingTree, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $39.00 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 TREE drops below its 200-week moving average?
TREE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -14.7%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 31 weeks on average.
Is TREE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about TREE 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 39. Free cash flow yield is 11.7%. Return on equity is 76.5%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does TREE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 16.8 years, $100 invested in TREE would have grown to $430, compared to $886 for the S&P 500. That's 9.1% annualized vs 13.9% for the index. TREE has underperformed 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