WFRD
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Weatherford International plc (WFRD) closed at $86.14 as of 2026-03-20, trading 20.9% above its 200-week moving average of $71.25. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 21.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 2.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.73 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 223 weeks of data, WFRD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WFRD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +137.1%.
With a market cap of $6.2 billion, WFRD is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.2%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 30.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 3.6x book value.
Over the past 4.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WFRD would have grown to $319, compared to $145 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 30.7% vs 9.0% for the index — confirming WFRD as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 1 open-market purchase totaling $504,529.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: WFRD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WFRD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 3 historical episodes, buying WFRD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +165.0% after 12 months (median +210.0%), compared to +18.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +471.0% vs +49.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WFRD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WFRD has crossed below its 200-week MA 3 times with an average 1-year return of +137.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 4 | 18.3% | +209.7% | +311.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | 29 | 35.5% | +64.5% | +56.0% |
| Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 | 2 | 6.3% | N/A | +41.0% |
| Average | 12 | — | +137.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WFRD below its 200-week moving average?
No. Weatherford International plc (WFRD) is currently 20.9% above its 200-week moving average of $71.25. It would need to fall to $71.25 to cross below the line.
What is WFRD's 200-week moving average price?
Weatherford International plc's 200-week moving average is $71.25 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 WFRD drops below its 200-week moving average?
WFRD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +137.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 12 weeks on average.
Is WFRD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WFRD 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 54. Free cash flow yield is 6.2%. Return on equity is 30.7%. Price-to-book is 3.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WFRD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 4.3 years, $100 invested in WFRD would have grown to $319, compared to $145 for the S&P 500. That's 30.7% annualized vs 9.0% for the index. WFRD has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WFRD pay a dividend?
Yes. Weatherford International plc currently pays a dividend yield of 128.00%.
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 2026-03-20