EW Stock Up 5.8% after 6-Day Win Streak
Edwards Lifesciences (EW) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 5.8% return. The company has gained about $2.8 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $48 Bil. The stock remains 9.9% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.7% for the S&P 500.
EW provides structural heart disease products, critical care, and surgical monitoring technologies, including aortic surgical valves, distributed via direct sales and independent distributors. After this rally, is EW still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell EW.
Comparing EW Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for EW stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | EW | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 5.8% | -0.8% |
| 1M (21D) | 6.7% | 1.4% |
| 3M (63D) | 4.6% | 7.7% |
| YTD 2025 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| 2024 | -2.9% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 2.2% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -42.4% | -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 EW behaved after prior drops? See EW Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 66 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 22 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 42 | 7 |
| 4D | 14 | 3 |
| 5D | 3 | 10 |
| 6D | 2 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 5 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 66 | 22 |
Key Financials for Edwards Lifesciences (EW)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.0 Bil | $5.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.5 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.4 Bil | $4.2 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.4 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $409.9 Mil | $430.9 Mil |
| Net Income | $358.0 Mil | $329.8 Mil |
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