5-Day Rally Sends Solid Power Stock Up 82%
Solid Power (SLDP) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 82% return. The company has gained about $927 Mil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $1.1 Bil. The stock remains 233.3% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.2% for the S&P 500.
SLDP provides all-solid-state battery cells for electric vehicles and mobile power markets, focusing on advanced energy storage solutions. After this rally, is SLDP still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell SLDP.
SLDP stock has jumped meaningfully recently and we currently find it unattractive. This may feel like a caution, and there is significant risk in relying on a single stock. However, there is a huge value to a broader diversified approach. Strategic asset allocation and diversification helps you stay invested. Did you know investors who panicked out of the S&P in 2020 lost significant upside that followed? Trefis High Quality Portfolio and Empirical Asset Management’s asset allocation approach are designed to reduce volatility so you can stay the course.
Comparing SLDP Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for SLDP stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | SLDP | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 9.2% | -0.4% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 81.6% | 0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | 60.7% | 3.4% |
| 3M (63D) | 144.2% | 7.2% |
| YTD 2025 | 233.3% | 14.2% |
| 2024 | 30.3% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -42.9% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -70.9% | -19.4% |
What is the point? 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.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 64 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 69 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 41 | 50 |
| 4D | 14 | 9 |
| 5D | 2 | 5 |
| 6D | 4 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 64 | 69 |
Key Financials for Solid Power (SLDP)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $17.4 Mil | $20.1 Mil |
| Operating Income | $-90.6 Mil | $-105.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $-65.5 Mil | $-96.5 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.0 Mil | $6.5 Mil |
| Operating Income | $-24.0 Mil | $-25.9 Mil |
| Net Income | $-15.2 Mil | $-25.3 Mil |
While SLDP stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. 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.