Loews Stock 9-Day Winning Spree: Stock Climbs 5%
Loews (L) stock hit day 9 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 5% return. The company has gained about $1.0 Bil in value over the last 9 days, with its current market capitalization at about $22 Bil. The stock remains 23.5% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.5% for the S&P 500.
Loews’ recent surge stems from strong Q3 earnings, powered by impressive subsidiary performance, notably CNA and Boardwalk. A consistent dividend payout and renewed analyst confidence, including a ‘Strong Buy’ consensus, further galvanized institutional investors, propelling the diversified conglomerate higher.
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. Our take: There are several things to fear in Loews stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Low valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (see Buy or Sell L). Nevertheless, asset allocation is a smarter path than stock picking. The asset allocation strategies of Trefis’ Boston-based, wealth management partner yielded positive returns during the 2008-09 period when the S&P lost more than 40%. And now, Trefis High Quality Portfolio is part of it.
For quick background, L provides commercial insurance, natural gas transportation and storage, operates hotels, and manufactures extrusion blow-molded and injection molded plastic containers.
Comparing L Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for L stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | L | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.0% | -0.1% |
| 9D (Current Streak) | 5.0% | -1.7% |
| 1M (21D) | 6.4% | 1.6% |
| 3M (63D) | 10.4% | 4.4% |
| YTD 2025 | 23.5% | 14.5% |
| 2024 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 19.8% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 1.4% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has L behaved after prior drops? See L Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 31 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 77 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 4 | 58 |
| 4D | 8 | 12 |
| 5D | 6 | 7 |
| 6D | 6 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 7 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 31 | 77 |
Key Financials for Loews (L)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $15.7 Bil | $17.2 Bil |
| EBT | $2.0 Bil | $1.9 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.4 Bil | $1.4 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.5 Bil | $4.6 Bil |
| EBT | $539.0 Mil | $689.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $391.0 Mil | $504.0 Mil |
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