8-Day Rally Sends Smart Sand Stock Up 42%
Smart Sand (SND) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 42% return. The company has gained about $23 Mil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $79 Mil. The stock remains 83.6% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.6% for the S&P 500.
Smart Sand’s recent market ascent stems from its solid Q3 earnings, showcasing record Northern White Sand sales and a cycle-high EBITDA. This momentum is further fueled by a special dividend payout and strategic positioning to capitalize on robust natural gas demand, partially driven by AI data center expansion, alongside growing industrial market diversification.
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.For quick background, SND provides excavation, processing, and sale of proppant sands for hydraulic fracturing, serving oil and gas exploration, production, and industrial manufacturing companies in the United States.
Comparing SND Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for SND stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | SND | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 10.6% | 0.1% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 41.9% | 3.8% |
| 1M (21D) | 83.7% | 1.3% |
| 3M (63D) | 106.3% | 5.8% |
| YTD 2025 | 83.6% | 16.6% |
| 2024 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 7.8% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 87 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 71 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 63 | 17 |
| 4D | 2 | 37 |
| 5D | 5 | 11 |
| 6D | 4 | 6 |
| 7D or more | 13 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 87 | 71 |
Key Financials for Smart Sand (SND)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $296.0 Mil | $311.4 Mil |
| Operating Income | $0.3 Mil | $4.1 Mil |
| Net Income | $4.6 Mil | $3.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $65.6 Mil | $85.8 Mil |
| Operating Income | $-7.1 Mil | $-0.8 Mil |
| Net Income | $-24.2 Mil | $21.4 Mil |
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