LOAR Stock Surges 16% In A 7-day Spree On Record Earnings And Raised Outlook
Loar (LOAR) – a designer and manufacturer of aerospace and defense components – hit a 7-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 16%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $963 Mil over the last 7 days and currently stands at $7.1 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 11.0% compared to 0.4% for the S&P 500. Let’s take a look at what’s driving the stock.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Record Q4 & Full-Year 2025 Earnings and Upgraded 2026 Outlook
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- Q4 EPS of $0.26 beat estimates by $0.07, revenue of $131.75M beat by $3.75M.
- Raised 2026 sales guidance to $640-$650M and adj. EBITDA to $253-$258M.
- Impact: Significant stock price appreciation, Positive analyst ratings revisions
[2] Analyst Price Target Increase
- Citigroup raised its price target to $83.00 while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating
- Goldman Sachs restated a ‘Buy’ rating with a $98.00 price objective
- Impact: Reinforced positive investor sentiment, Increased buying volume
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 LOAR stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | LOAR | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 15.8% | 0.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 11.4% | -1.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 12.3% | 0.8% |
| YTD 2026 | 11.0% | 0.4% |
| 2025 | -8.0% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 23.3% | |
| 2023 | 24.2% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 42 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 89 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 22 | 57 |
| 4D | 4 | 23 |
| 5D | 5 | 2 |
| 6D | 2 | 6 |
| 7D or more | 9 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 42 | 89 |
Key Financials for Loar (LOAR)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $317.5 Mil | $402.8 Mil |
| Operating Income | $74.5 Mil | $92.6 Mil |
| Net Income | $-4.6 Mil | $22.2 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $123.1 Mil | $126.8 Mil |
| Operating Income | $29.9 Mil | $31.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $16.7 Mil | $27.6 Mil |
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