Waldencast Acquisition Corp. (WALD)

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Waldencast Acquisition Corp. (WALD) is down 9.0% since the beginning of the year. At $2 per share, WALD is trading 46.9% below its 52-week high of $3. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WALD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $172.

Waldencast Acquisition Corp. (WALD) has returned -9.04% so far this year and -28.75% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 12, 2021, WALD's average daily return is -0.04%, while the average monthly return is -1.34%.

Historically, 35% of months were positive and 65% were negative. The best month was Aug 2023 with a return of +41.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -43.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 2 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, WALD closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 1, 2026 with a return of +48.8%, while the worst single day was May 14, 2025 at -20.8%.

Waldencast Acquisition Corp. has an annualized alpha of -16.21%, beta of 0.64, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 13, 2021.

• This stock participated in 75.19% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -51.03% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.64 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.02 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WALD ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Waldencast Acquisition Corp. (WALD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Waldencast Acquisition Corp.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Waldencast Acquisition Corp. was 93.35%, occurring on Apr 29, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Waldencast Acquisition Corp. drawdown is 85.10%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Waldencast Acquisition Corp. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Waldencast Acquisition Corp. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Shell Companies industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.