LQDA Stock Up 35% after 5-Day Win Streak
Liquidia (LQDA) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 35% return. The company has gained about $556 Mil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $1.6 Bil. The stock remains 66.7% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.6% for the S&P 500.
Comparing LQDA Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for LQDA stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | LQDA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 4.4% | 0.4% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 34.8% | 1.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 44.1% | 4.9% |
| 3M (63D) | 39.7% | 16.5% |
| YTD 2025 | 66.7% | 8.6% |
| 2024 | -2.2% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 88.9% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 30.8% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 93 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 31 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 26 | 25 |
| 4D | 46 | 4 |
| 5D | 10 | 2 |
| 6D | 1 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 10 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 93 | 31 |
Key Financials for Liquidia (LQDA)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $17.5 Mil | $14.0 Mil |
| Operating Income | $-73.4 Mil | $-121.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $-78.5 Mil | $-130.4 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.9 Mil | $3.1 Mil |
| Operating Income | $-36.1 Mil | $-35.4 Mil |
| Net Income | $-38.4 Mil | $-38.4 Mil |
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