MOH Stock Surges 13% With A 7-day Winning Spree On Burry’s Takeover Target Call
Molina Healthcare (MOH) stock hit day 7-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 13%. The company market cap has surged by about $1.1 Bil over the last 7 days, and currently stands at $9.7 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 6.4% compared to 1.5% 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] Michael Burry Takeover Target Thesis
- Burry Likened MOH To An Early-Stage GEICO
- 850% Rise In 24-Hour Message Volume
- Impact: Breakout Above 100-Day Moving Average, Extreme Bullish Retail Sentiment
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There are only a couple of things to fear in MOH stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. Taken together with its Very Low valuation, this makes the stock look Attractive (For details, see Buy or Sell MOH).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for MOH stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | MOH | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 13.0% | 0.2% |
| 1M (21D) | 22.7% | 1.3% |
| 3M (63D) | -7.9% | 3.0% |
| YTD 2026 | 6.4% | 1.5% |
| 2025 | -40.4% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -19.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 9.4% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has MOH behaved after prior drops? See MOH Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 179 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 19 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 173 | 0 |
| 4D | 1 | 8 |
| 5D | 2 | 5 |
| 6D | 2 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 179 | 19 |
Key Financials for Molina Healthcare (MOH)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $34.1 Bil | $40.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.6 Bil | $1.7 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.1 Bil | $1.2 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $11.4 Bil | $11.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $373.0 Mil | $137.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $255.0 Mil | $79.0 Mil |
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