Arch Capital Stock 7-Day Winning Spree: Stock Climbs 6.7%
Arch Capital (ACGL) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 6.7% return. The company has gained about $2.1 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $34 Bil. The stock remains 0.6% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.5% for the S&P 500.
Arch Capital’s recent streak was fueled by exceptional Q3 earnings, far exceeding analyst EPS targets, coupled with a boosted $2 billion share repurchase authorization signaling robust capital returns and solidifying a “Buy” consensus across the Street.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There is not much to fear in ACGL stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Low valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (see Buy or Sell ACGL). Nevertheless, asset allocation is a smarter path than stock picking. The asset allocation strategies of Trefis’ Boston-based, wealth management partner yielded positive returns during the 2008-09 period when the S&P lost more than 40%. And now, Trefis High Quality Portfolio is part of it.
For quick background, ACGL provides insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance products, including casualty reinsurance for liabilities, workers’ compensation, and direct mortgage insurance and mortgage reinsurance.
Comparing ACGL Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for ACGL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | ACGL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 6.7% | -0.0% |
| 1M (21D) | -0.5% | 3.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| YTD 2025 | -0.6% | 16.5% |
| 2024 | 30.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 18.3% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 41.2% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has ACGL behaved after prior drops? See ACGL Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 113 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 13.0 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 30 | 13 |
| 4D | 47 | 0 |
| 5D | 17 | 0 |
| 6D | 11 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 8 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 113 | 13 |
Key Financials for Arch Capital (ACGL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $13.3 Bil | $16.9 Bil |
| EBT | $3.4 Bil | $4.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $4.4 Bil | $4.3 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.0 Bil | $5.0 Bil |
| EBT | $1.4 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.2 Bil | $1.4 Bil |
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