IOVA Stock Down -35% after 6-Day Loss Streak

IOVA: Iovance Biotherapeutics logo
IOVA
Iovance Biotherapeutics

Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -35% return. The company has lost about $304 Mil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $862 Mil. The stock remains 65.3% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 7.8% for the S&P 500.

IOVA develops and commercializes cancer immunotherapies, with six ongoing phase 2 trials including lifileucel for metastatic melanoma, headquartered in San Carlos, California. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell IOVA.

Comparing IOVA Stock Returns With The S&P 500

The following table summarizes the return for IOVA stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
 

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Return Period IOVA S&P 500
1D -3.7% -0.4%
6D (Current Streak) -35.3% -0.3%
1M (21D) 47.7% 2.3%
3M (63D) -28.4% 13.8%
YTD 2025 -65.3% 7.8%
2024 -9.0% 23.3%
2023 27.2% 24.2%
2022 -66.5% -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: IOVA Dip Buyer Analysis.

Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents

There are currently 35 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 127 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
 

Consecutive Days # of Gainers # of Losers
3D 23 40
4D 6 60
5D 1 10
6D 1 15
7D or more 4 2
Total >=3 D 35 127

 
 
Key Financials for Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA)

Last 2 Fiscal Years:

Metric FY2023 FY2024
Revenues $1.2 Mil $164.1 Mil
Operating Income $-460.6 Mil $-395.3 Mil
Net Income $-444.0 Mil $-372.2 Mil

Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:

Metric 2024 FQ4 2025 FQ1
Revenues $73.7 Mil $49.3 Mil
Operating Income $-86.6 Mil $-121.2 Mil
Net Income $-78.6 Mil $-116.2 Mil

 
The losing streak IOVA 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 the S&P 500 over the last 4-year period. 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.