Talen Energy Stock Plummets -14% With 5-Day Losing Streak
Talen Energy (TLN) – a North American power generation and energy marketing company – hit a 5-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to -14%. The company’s market cap has crashed by about $2.7 Bil over the last 5 days and currently stands at $16 Bil.
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.
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Returns vs S&P 500
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The following table summarizes the return for TLN stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | TLN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -6.3% | 0.6% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -14.4% | 1.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| 3M (63D) | -1.0% | 7.2% |
| YTD 2026 | -6.4% | 8.7% |
| 2025 | 86.1% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 214.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 24.2% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: TLN Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 51 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 112 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 25 | 39 |
| 4D | 17 | 35 |
| 5D | 3 | 33 |
| 6D | 5 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 51 | 112 |
Key Financials for Talen Energy (TLN)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.1 Bil | $2.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $165.0 Mil | $16.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $998.0 Mil | $-219.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ4 | 2026 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $771.0 Mil | $1.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $-261.0 Mil | $364.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $-363.0 Mil | $63.0 Mil |
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