ED Stock Down -5% after 7-Day Loss Streak
Consolidated Edison (ED) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -5% return. The company has lost about $1.8 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $36 Bil. The stock remains 14.7% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 9.6% for the S&P 500.
ED provides regulated electric, gas, and steam delivery services to millions in New York and New Jersey, operating extensive transmission lines, substations, and serving diverse customer bases. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell ED.
Comparing ED Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for ED stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | ED | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -1.0% | -0.0% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | -5.0% | 1.7% |
| 1M (21D) | -0.5% | 2.4% |
| 3M (63D) | -3.6% | 8.2% |
| YTD 2025 | 14.7% | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 1.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 15.7% | -19.4% |
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.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 20 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 103 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 6 | 95 |
| 4D | 3 | 6 |
| 5D | 8 | 1 |
| 6D | 1 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 20 | 103 |
Key Financials for Consolidated Edison (ED)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $14.7 Bil | $15.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.3 Bil | $2.7 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.5 Bil | $1.8 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.8 Bil | $3.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.1 Bil | $355.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $791.0 Mil | $246.0 Mil |
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