INTU Stock Surges 34% With An 8-day Spree On Record Q2 Earnings
Intuit (INTU) – a provider of financial management and tax preparation software. – hit a 8-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 34%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $34 Bil over the last 8 days and currently stands at $134 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 27.2% compared to -1.5% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Q2 2026 Earnings Beat and Strong Guidance
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- Q2 revenue of $4.7 billion, up 17% year-over-year
- Non-GAAP EPS of $4.15, beating estimates by over 33%
- Impact: Stock price surged 18.3% post-earnings announcement, Reaffirmed investor confidence in durable growth
[2] Analyst Upgrades and Reaffirmed Buy Ratings
- Northcoast Research upgraded from ‘Neutral’ to ‘Buy’
- Multiple firms maintained ‘Buy’ or ‘Outperform’ ratings post-earnings
- Impact: Positive sentiment despite broader market concerns, Increased institutional conviction in the stock
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is not much to fear in INTU stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s High valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (For details, see Buy or Sell INTU).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for INTU stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | INTU | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 34.1% | -2.2% |
| 1M (21D) | 8.0% | -2.1% |
| 3M (63D) | -25.6% | -1.6% |
| YTD 2026 | -27.2% | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 6.1% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 61.8% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has INTU behaved after prior drops? See INTU Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 29 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 121 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 7 | 17 |
| 4D | 9 | 46 |
| 5D | 9 | 32 |
| 6D | 1 | 18 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 8 |
| Total >=3 D | 29 | 121 |
Key Financials for Intuit (INTU)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $16.3 Bil | $18.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.9 Bil | $4.9 Bil |
| Net Income | $3.0 Bil | $3.9 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2026 FQ1 | 2026 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.9 Bil | $4.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $534.0 Mil | $855.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $446.0 Mil | $693.0 Mil |
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