NU Stock Surges 13% With A 7-day Winning Spree On Susquehanna Hike To $22
Nu (NU) – a digital platform offering cards, payments, and investment products – hit 7-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 13%. The company market cap has surged by about $10 Bil over the last 7 days, and currently stands at $91 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 12.1% compared to 1.9% 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] Susquehanna Price Target Hike
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- Price Target Raised 15.79% to $22
- Analyst Reaffirmed ‘Positive’ Rating
- Impact: Stock Hit New 52-Week High, Reinforced Positive Outlook
[2] Zacks #1 ‘Strong Buy’ Rank
- Consensus EPS Projection Moved 1.18% Higher
- Ranked in Top 16% of Industries
- Impact: Increased Institutional Confidence, Bullish Sentiment Reinforced
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is not much to fear in NU stock given its overall Strong operating performance and financial condition. Hence, together with its Very High valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (For details, see Buy or Sell NU).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for NU stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | NU | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.1% | -0.0% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 13.0% | 0.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 11.9% | 0.7% |
| 3M (63D) | 17.3% | 1.5% |
| YTD 2026 | 12.1% | 1.9% |
| 2025 | 61.6% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 104.7% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has NU behaved after prior drops? See NU Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 55 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 80 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 36 | 38 |
| 4D | 7 | 24 |
| 5D | 4 | 15 |
| 6D | 6 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 55 | 80 |
Key Financials for Nu (NU)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.6 Bil | $8.3 Bil |
| EBT | $1.5 Bil | $2.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.0 Bil | $2.0 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.5 Bil | $2.7 Bil |
| EBT | $879.4 Mil | $1.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $636.8 Mil | $782.5 Mil |
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