UTHR
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United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR) closed at $524.28 as of 2026-03-20, trading 75.1% above its 200-week moving average of $299.36. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 80.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 56, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, up-weeks have carried more volume than down-weeks (1.51 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). When trading picks up, it's more often on days the price is rising — buyers are showing more interest than sellers.
Over the past 1348 weeks of data, UTHR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times. On average, these episodes lasted 30 weeks. Historically, investors who bought UTHR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +17.6%.
With a market cap of $23.0 billion, UTHR is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.5%. Return on equity stands at 19.7%, a solid level. The stock trades at 3.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.2% over the past three years. UTHR passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 25.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in UTHR would have grown to $1569, compared to $721 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.2% vs 7.9% for the index — confirming UTHR as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 16% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: UTHR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After UTHR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying UTHR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +21.1% after 12 months (median +19.0%), compared to +17.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 71% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +37.6% vs +28.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment UTHR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
UTHR has crossed below its 200-week MA 14 times with an average 1-year return of +17.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 | 1 | 15.5% | -82.0% | +2037.2% |
| Nov 2000 | Apr 2004 | 179 | 78.5% | -81.4% | +1951.0% |
| Nov 2008 | Feb 2009 | 11 | 28.0% | +80.1% | +2002.2% |
| Feb 2009 | May 2009 | 14 | 18.7% | +58.6% | +1415.7% |
| Aug 2011 | Jun 2012 | 45 | 24.4% | +15.3% | +975.0% |
| Oct 2012 | Nov 2012 | 4 | 9.5% | +82.7% | +1058.6% |
| Dec 2012 | Dec 2012 | 1 | 0.5% | +75.0% | +940.7% |
| Apr 2016 | May 2016 | 1 | 0.8% | +19.5% | +398.4% |
| Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 | 2 | 5.8% | +27.2% | +413.4% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 3 | 2.0% | +8.4% | +369.4% |
| Apr 2017 | May 2017 | 8 | 5.3% | -10.0% | +327.9% |
| Aug 2017 | Nov 2017 | 16 | 11.7% | -1.3% | +308.9% |
| Feb 2018 | May 2020 | 118 | 38.6% | -9.5% | +307.3% |
| Jul 2020 | Oct 2020 | 12 | 12.0% | +64.4% | +367.0% |
| Average | 30 | — | +17.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UTHR below its 200-week moving average?
No. United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR) is currently 75.1% above its 200-week moving average of $299.36. It would need to fall to $299.36 to cross below the line.
What is UTHR's 200-week moving average price?
United Therapeutics Corporation's 200-week moving average is $299.36 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 UTHR drops below its 200-week moving average?
UTHR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 14 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +17.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 30 weeks on average.
Is UTHR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about UTHR 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 56. Free cash flow yield is 2.5%. Return on equity is 19.7%. Price-to-book is 3.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does UTHR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 25.9 years, $100 invested in UTHR would have grown to $1569, compared to $721 for the S&P 500. That's 11.2% annualized vs 7.9% for the index. UTHR 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