UNIT
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Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) closed at $11.77 as of 2026-05-01, trading 47.7% above its 200-week moving average of $7.97. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 50.3% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 74, UNIT is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.91 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 527 weeks of data, UNIT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 40 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -13.9%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $2.9 billion, UNIT is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. The stock trades at 7.4x book value.
Over the past 10.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in UNIT would have grown to $69, compared to $414 for the S&P 500. UNIT has returned -3.5% annualized vs 15.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: UNIT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After UNIT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying UNIT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -14.9% after 12 months (median -4.0%), compared to +16.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 38% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -38.5% vs +31.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment UNIT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
UNIT has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +-13.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | May 2018 | 40 | 33.1% | -3.6% | -37.8% |
| Jul 2018 | Aug 2018 | 3 | 8.0% | -48.1% | -32.3% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 4 | 12.8% | -55.3% | -33.7% |
| Feb 2019 | Jan 2021 | 99 | 65.3% | +22.4% | +19.3% |
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2021 | 1 | 7.4% | +32.7% | -9.2% |
| Mar 2021 | Jul 2021 | 16 | 6.0% | +30.8% | -13.0% |
| Jun 2022 | Aug 2022 | 8 | 7.3% | -49.8% | -8.0% |
| Aug 2022 | Feb 2026 | 181 | 61.7% | -40.1% | -5.0% |
| Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | 5 | 10.1% | N/A | +60.8% |
| Average | 40 | — | +-13.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNIT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) is currently 47.7% above its 200-week moving average of $7.97. It would need to fall to $7.97 to cross below the line.
What is UNIT's 200-week moving average price?
Uniti Group Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $7.97 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 UNIT drops below its 200-week moving average?
UNIT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -13.9%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 40 weeks on average.
Is UNIT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about UNIT 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 74 (overbought). Free cash flow is currently negative. Price-to-book is 7.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does UNIT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10.2 years, $100 invested in UNIT would have grown to $69, compared to $414 for the S&P 500. That's -3.5% annualized vs 15.0% for the index. UNIT 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 2026-05-01