VLTO
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Veralto Corporation (VLTO) closed at $87.63 as of 2026-05-01, trading 8.3% below its 200-week moving average of $95.53. This places VLTO in the deep value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -7.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 33, 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 (0.93 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 86 weeks of data, VLTO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 2 times. On average, these episodes lasted 8 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -0.5%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $21.5 billion, VLTO is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.6%. Return on equity stands at 36.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 7.2x book value.
Over the past 1.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VLTO would have grown to $79, compared to $128 for the S&P 500. VLTO has returned -13.3% annualized vs 15.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 6.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: VLTO vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VLTO Crosses Below the Line?
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VLTO crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VLTO has crossed below its 200-week MA 2 times with an average 1-year return of +-0.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 4 | 5.5% | -0.5% | -0.7% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 13+ | 11.4% | Ongoing | -3.1% |
| Average | 8 | — | +-0.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VLTO below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Veralto Corporation (VLTO) is trading 8.3% below its 200-week moving average of $95.53. The current price is $87.63.
What is VLTO's 200-week moving average price?
Veralto Corporation's 200-week moving average is $95.53 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 VLTO drops below its 200-week moving average?
VLTO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 2 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -0.5%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 8 weeks on average.
Is VLTO a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VLTO as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 33. Free cash flow yield is 3.6%. Return on equity is 36.5%. Price-to-book is 7.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VLTO compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 1.7 years, $100 invested in VLTO would have grown to $79, compared to $128 for the S&P 500. That's -13.3% annualized vs 15.9% for the index. VLTO has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does VLTO pay a dividend?
Yes. Veralto Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 59.00%.
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