HCC Stock Up 20% after 7-Day Win Streak
Warrior Met Coal (HCC) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 20% return. The company has gained about $636 Mil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $3.2 Bil. The stock remains 12.5% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.6% for the S&P 500.
HCC produces and exports metallurgical coal for steel, operates two Alabama underground mines, and sells natural gas extracted as a coal production byproduct. After this rally, is HCC still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell HCC.
Comparing HCC Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for HCC stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
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| Return Period | HCC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.8% | 0.8% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 20.0% | 0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | 18.8% | 1.7% |
| 3M (63D) | 34.3% | 12.8% |
| YTD 2025 | 12.5% | 8.6% |
| 2024 | -9.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 81.6% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 41.0% | -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 HCC behaved after prior drops? See HCC Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 60 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 48 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 36 | 27 |
| 4D | 4 | 19 |
| 5D | 14 | 0 |
| 6D | 5 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 60 | 48 |
Key Financials for Warrior Met Coal (HCC)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.7 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $549.7 Mil | $255.4 Mil |
| Net Income | $478.6 Mil | $250.6 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $297.5 Mil | $299.9 Mil |
| Operating Income | $-4.1 Mil | $-17.4 Mil |
| Net Income | $1.1 Mil | $-8.2 Mil |
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