AMCON Distributing Stock Price Drops Below 200-Day Average

Investors Weigh Whether to Sell Shares of the Wholesale Distributor

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Shares of AMCON Distributing Company (NYSEAMERICAN:DIT), a wholesale distributor of tobacco, vaping products, and convenience store items, have fallen below their 200-day moving average, prompting questions about whether investors should sell the stock.

Why it matters

AMCON Distributing's stock price crossing below the 200-day moving average is a technical indicator that can signal a potential downward trend in the stock. This development may influence investor sentiment and trading decisions around the company's shares.

The details

AMCON Distributing's stock price dropped as low as $110.89 on Monday, trading below its 200-day moving average of $113.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32, a current ratio of 2.64, and a quick ratio of 0.98. AMCON Distributing's stock has a 50-day moving average price of $109.90 and a market cap of $72.99 million, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 68.89 and a beta of 0.03.

  • AMCON Distributing's stock price crossed below its 200-day moving average on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The players

AMCON Distributing Company

A wholesale distributor of tobacco, vaping products, and convenience store items, headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Empowered Funds LLC

A hedge fund that recently increased its stake in AMCON Distributing, owning about 0.46% of the company's shares.

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The takeaway

The drop in AMCON Distributing's stock price below its 200-day moving average may prompt some investors to reevaluate their positions in the company, as this technical indicator can signal a potential downward trend. However, the company's fundamentals, such as its debt levels and liquidity ratios, will also be important factors for investors to consider when making decisions about the stock.