Exelixis Stock Rockets 14% With 7-Day Winning Streak
Exelixis (EXEL) stock hit day 7-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 14%. The company market cap has surged by about $1.5 Bil over the last 7 days, and currently stands at $13 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 40.0% compared to 17.5% for S&P 500. This calls for re-evaluation of stock’s valuation, and find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
| Catalyst | Details | Impact | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustained Analyst ‘Buy’ Ratings |
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2025-12-17 |
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is not much to fear in EXEL stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. Considering stock’s Moderate valuation, we think it is Attractive (For details, see Buy or Sell EXEL).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for EXEL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | EXEL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 14.0% | 1.2% |
| 1M (21D) | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 3M (63D) | 19.8% | 4.1% |
| YTD 2025 | 40.0% | 17.5% |
| 2024 | 38.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 49.6% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -12.3% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has EXEL behaved after prior drops? See EXEL Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 95 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 39 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 35 | 17 |
| 4D | 49 | 10 |
| 5D | 9 | 3 |
| 6D | 1 | 7 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 95 | 39 |
Key Financials for Exelixis (EXEL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.8 Bil | $2.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $170.9 Mil | $689.9 Mil |
| Net Income | $207.8 Mil | $521.3 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $568.3 Mil | $597.8 Mil |
| Operating Income | $213.6 Mil | $256.4 Mil |
| Net Income | $184.8 Mil | $193.6 Mil |
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