A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investor sentiment improved on renewed optimism that the US-China trade conflict might be nearing a resolution. According to reports, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reinforced this positive outlook by describing the trade war as "unsustainable," and emphasized that a potential agreement between the two economic powers "was possible."
His comments signaled to markets that both sides might be motivated to seek common ground, raising expectations for reduced tariffs and more stability across markets.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Stitch Fix (NASDAQ:SFIX) and the rest of the apparel and accessories stocks fared in Q4.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at apparel and accessories stocks, starting with Figs (NYSE:FIGS).
Stocks under $10 pique our interest because they have room to grow (as well as the most affordable option contract premiums).
That doesn’t mean they’re bargains though, and we urge investors to be careful as many have risky business models.
Online fashion resale marketplace ThredUp (NASDAQ:TDUP) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales falling 17.4% year on year to $67.27 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s outlook exceeded expectations with revenue guided to $68.5 million at the midpoint, or 4.7% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.19 per share was significantly below analysts’ consensus estimates.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at apparel and accessories stocks, starting with Hanesbrands (NYSE:HBI).
As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the apparel and accessories industry, including Guess (NYSE:GES) and its peers.
Shares of online fashion resale marketplace ThredUp (NASDAQ:TDUP)
jumped 44.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported stronger-than-expected preliminary fourth-quarter results, signaling a return to growth. ThredUp anticipates Q4 2024 revenue for the US market between $66.7 million and $67.2 million, marking a 9% year-on-year increase, a sharp turnaround from its earlier forecast of a 6% to 2% sales decline. Gross margin is also expected to improve to between 80.2% and 80.4%. The improved sales and gross profits are expected to drive an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.4% to 6.9% (vs. previous guidance of 0.0% to 2.0%).
Let’s dig into the relative performance of VF Corp (NYSE:VFC) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q3 apparel and accessories earnings season.
Looking back on apparel and accessories stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Carter's (NYSE:CRI) and its peers.
Looking back on apparel and accessories stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including ThredUp (NASDAQ:TDUP) and its peers.
Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey on Tuesday provided an overview of which consumer sectors were the best performers in the third-quarter and highlighted some "stocks with potential."
Wrapping up Q3 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the apparel and accessories stocks, including Oxford Industries (NYSE:OXM) and its peers.
