MGA Stock Surges 31% With A 6-day Winning Spree On Record Earnings Beat
Magna International (MGA) – a designer and manufacturer of vehicle components and systems – hit a 6-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 31%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $4.5 Bil over the last 6 days and currently stands at $19 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 28.9% compared to -0.1% 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] Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Strong 2026 Outlook
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- Q4 Adjusted EPS of $2.18 beat consensus of ~$1.79
- FY 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $6.25-$7.25 surpassed estimates
- Impact: Stock surged approximately 18% on the day of the announcement, Trading volume significantly above average
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There are several things to fear in MGA stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s Low valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (For details, see Buy or Sell MGA).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for MGA stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | MGA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 18.9% | 0.0% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 30.5% | 0.6% |
| 1M (21D) | 21.6% | -1.3% |
| 3M (63D) | 36.5% | -0.2% |
| YTD 2026 | 28.9% | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 33.7% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -26.3% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 8.8% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has MGA behaved after prior drops? See MGA Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 81 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 44 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 23 | 18 |
| 4D | 25 | 14 |
| 5D | 13 | 9 |
| 6D | 11 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 9 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 81 | 44 |
Key Financials for Magna International (MGA)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $42.8 Bil | $42.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.0 Bil | $2.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.2 Bil | $1.0 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $10.6 Bil | $10.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $522.0 Mil | $542.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $379.0 Mil | $305.0 Mil |
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