EW Stock Down -7% after 9-Day Loss Streak
Edwards Lifesciences (EW) stock hit day 9 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -7% return. The company has lost about $3.1 Bil in value over the last 9 days, with its current market capitalization at about $45 Bil. The stock remains 2.7% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 12.5% 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. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? 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 | -2.0% | 0.5% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | -7.0% | 3.1% |
| 1M (21D) | -2.7% | 2.3% |
| 3M (63D) | 1.2% | 10.7% |
| YTD 2025 | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| 2024 | -2.9% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 2.2% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -42.4% | -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. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: EW Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 41 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 26 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 14 | 13 |
| 4D | 13 | 2 |
| 5D | 7 | 8 |
| 6D | 1 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 6 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 41 | 26 |
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 |
The losing streak EW 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.