AXL Stock Up 35% after 8-Day Win Streak
American Axle & Mfg (AXL) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 35% return. The company has gained about $237 Mil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $677 Mil. The stock remains 0.2% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 9.9% for the S&P 500.
AXL provides driveline and metal forming technologies, including axle and transmission shafts, gears, and valve timing products for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles to OEMs and tier 1 suppliers. After this rally, is AXL still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell AXL.
Comparing AXL Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for AXL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | AXL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 35.0% | 3.7% |
| 1M (21D) | 21.8% | 3.6% |
| 3M (63D) | 23.3% | 9.9% |
| YTD 2025 | -0.2% | 9.9% |
| 2024 | -33.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 12.7% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -16.2% | -19.4% |
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. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has AXL behaved after prior drops? See AXL Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 114 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 11 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 49 | 2 |
| 4D | 33 | 5 |
| 5D | 20 | 3 |
| 6D | 5 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 7 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 114 | 11 |
Key Financials for American Axle & Mfg (AXL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.1 Bil | $6.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $171.8 Mil | $271.4 Mil |
| Net Income | $-33.6 Mil | $35.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.4 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $62.4 Mil | $79.5 Mil |
| Net Income | $7.1 Mil | $39.3 Mil |
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