ZTS
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Zoetis Inc. (ZTS) closed at $127.42 as of 2026-02-02, trading 21.2% below its 200-week moving average of $161.67. This places ZTS in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -23.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 631 weeks of data, ZTS has crossed below its 200-week moving average 6 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ZTS at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +8.7%.
With a market cap of $56.5 billion, ZTS is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.8%. Return on equity stands at 49.9%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 10.4x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.1% over the past three years.
Over the past 12.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ZTS would have grown to $463, compared to $476 for the S&P 500. ZTS has returned 13.4% annualized vs 13.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 9.8% 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.
Growth of $100: ZTS vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ZTS Crosses Below the Line?
Across 6 historical episodes, buying ZTS when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +2.7% after 12 months (median +13.0%), compared to +19.2% 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 +22.0% vs +48.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ZTS crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ZTS has crossed below its 200-week MA 6 times with an average 1-year return of +8.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Jun 2014 | 20 | 9.6% | +40.6% | +343.3% |
| Sep 2022 | Jan 2023 | 16 | 12.7% | +18.8% | -11.7% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 2 | 6.6% | +16.5% | -15.9% |
| Mar 2024 | Jul 2024 | 15 | 15.3% | -2.4% | -22.6% |
| Nov 2024 | Dec 2024 | 3 | 0.3% | -30.1% | -26.0% |
| Dec 2024 | Ongoing | 60+ | 28.2% | Ongoing | -21.3% |
| Average | 19 | — | +8.7% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02