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Block, Inc. (XYZ) closed at $59.37 as of 2026-03-20, trading 12.4% below its 200-week moving average of $67.80. This places XYZ in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -12.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 45, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.13 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 491 weeks of data, XYZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 43 weeks. Historically, investors who bought XYZ at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +156.5%.
With a market cap of $36.1 billion, XYZ is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 6.0%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Over the past 9.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in XYZ would have grown to $487, compared to $356 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 18.1% vs 14.3% for the index — confirming XYZ as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 681.1% compound annual rate, with 2 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: XYZ vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After XYZ Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying XYZ when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +141.8% after 12 months (median +203.0%), compared to +18.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +169.0% vs +37.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment XYZ crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
XYZ has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +156.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Oct 2016 | 1 | 0.1% | +216.0% | +432.9% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 18.1% | +490.3% | +55.9% |
| Jan 2022 | Mar 2022 | 8 | 23.3% | -35.5% | -49.7% |
| Apr 2022 | Sep 2025 | 182 | 69.0% | -44.7% | -51.8% |
| Nov 2025 | Ongoing | 20+ | 27.4% | Ongoing | -9.3% |
| Average | 43 | — | +156.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is XYZ below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Block, Inc. (XYZ) is trading 12.4% below its 200-week moving average of $67.80. The current price is $59.37.
What is XYZ's 200-week moving average price?
Block, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $67.80 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 XYZ drops below its 200-week moving average?
XYZ has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +156.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 43 weeks on average.
Is XYZ a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about XYZ as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 45. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 6.0%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does XYZ compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 9.5 years, $100 invested in XYZ would have grown to $487, compared to $356 for the S&P 500. That's 18.1% annualized vs 14.3% for the index. XYZ 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