Many factors can cause a stock to surge following its IPO. However, one catalyst tends to drive its long-term performance: profitability. A company needs to make money to support its operations and growth over the long term. If a company continues to lose money, its stock will likely lose value.

Retail traders on Stocktwits were buzzing, with some skeptical that the huge gains could continue. Newsmax saw its market cap soar to $20 billion Tuesday.

Newsmax (NMAX) stock dropped roughly 68% Wednesday afternoon, partially reversing a massive post-IPO surge that saw shares soar from $14 to $233. The stock's spiral sent Newsmax's market cap down to $6.