KRMN Stock Surges 45% With A 6-day Spree On Acquisition & ISI Upgrade
Karman (KRMN) stock hit day 6-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 45%. The company market cap has surged by about $4.4 Bil over the last 6 days, and currently stands at $14 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 45.2% compared to 1.8% for S&P 500. Let’s take a look at what’s driving the stock.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] $220M Acquisition of Seemann Composites & Materials Sciences
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- Expected to be immediately accretive to 2026 earnings
- Expands presence in high-priority naval defense programs
- Impact: Stock price increased by 10.42% on Jan 8, Significant trading volume increase
[2] Evercore ISI Price Target Hike to $110
- Price target raised from $75.00
- Upgrade followed acquisition announcement
- Impact: Stock surged 31.79% in the past week, Maintained ‘Outperform’ rating
Why This Matters?
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.
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for KRMN stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | KRMN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 4.9% | 0.6% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 45.2% | 1.8% |
| 1M (21D) | 66.6% | 1.8% |
| 3M (63D) | 42.6% | 3.4% |
| YTD 2026 | 45.2% | 1.8% |
| 2025 | 16.4% | |
| 2024 | 23.3% | |
| 2023 | 24.2% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 30 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 28 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 9 | 15 |
| 4D | 5 | 6 |
| 5D | 11 | 2 |
| 6D | 5 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 5 |
| Total >=3 D | 30 | 28 |
Key Financials for Karman (KRMN)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $280.7 Mil | $345.3 Mil |
| Operating Income | $48.5 Mil | $63.6 Mil |
| Net Income | $4.4 Mil | $12.7 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $115.1 Mil | $121.8 Mil |
| Operating Income | $20.1 Mil | $21.8 Mil |
| Net Income | $6.8 Mil | $7.6 Mil |
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