CVR Energy Stock 15-Day Losing Spree: Stock Falls -24%
CVR Energy (CVI) stock hit day 15 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -24% return. The company has lost about $851 Mil in value over the last 15 days, with its current market capitalization at about $2.7 Bil. The stock remains 42.0% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.9% for the S&P 500.
CVR Energy’s recent streak reflects a challenging refining environment marked by surging refined product inventories and flagging demand. This was compounded by a ‘Strong Sell’ analyst consensus and significant insider selling, signaling caution among company executives regarding near-term prospects.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There are several things to fear in CVI stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s Low valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (see Buy or Sell CVI).
For quick background, CVI provides petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing, operating a nitrogen fertilizer plant using pet coke gasification in North America.
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Comparing CVI Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for CVI stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | CVI | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -3.4% | 0.6% |
| 15D (Current Streak) | -24.1% | 1.0% |
| 1M (21D) | -22.5% | 5.2% |
| 3M (63D) | -24.6% | 3.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 42.0% | 16.9% |
| 2024 | -34.9% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 11.4% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 141.4% | -19.4% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: CVI Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 131 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 34 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 95 | 21 |
| 4D | 27 | 3 |
| 5D | 6 | 8 |
| 6D | 1 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 131 | 34 |
Key Financials for CVR Energy (CVI)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $9.2 Bil | $7.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.1 Bil | $58.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $769.0 Mil | $7.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.8 Bil | $1.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $-104.0 Mil | $516.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $-114.0 Mil | $374.0 Mil |
The losing streak CVI stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.