PCT Stock Down -25% after 10-Day Loss Streak
PureCycle Technologies (PCT) stock hit day 10 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -25% return. The company has lost about $604 Mil in value over the last 10 days, with its current market capitalization at about $2.4 Bil. The stock remains 23.1% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 6.1% for the S&P 500.
PCT produces ultra-pure recycled polypropylene resin by restoring waste PP through licensed technology, specializing in sustainable materials since 2015. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell PCT.
Comparing PCT Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for PCT stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | PCT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -5.9% | -1.6% |
| 10D (Current Streak) | -25.4% | -0.9% |
| 1M (21D) | -8.6% | 0.2% |
| 3M (63D) | 89.5% | 11.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 23.1% | 6.1% |
| 2024 | 153.1% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -40.1% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -29.4% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: PCT Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 13 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 188 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 1 | 89 |
| 4D | 10 | 33 |
| 5D | 2 | 49 |
| 6D | 0 | 4 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 13 |
| Total >=3 D | 13 | 188 |
Key Financials for PureCycle Technologies (PCT)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $- | $- |
| Operating Income | $-113.9 Mil | $-145.4 Mil |
| Net Income | $-101.7 Mil | $-289.1 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $- | $1.6 Mil |
| Operating Income | $-35.2 Mil | $-37.7 Mil |
| Net Income | $-64.7 Mil | $8.8 Mil |
The losing streak PCT stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming the S&P 500 over the last 4-year period. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.