Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. This sensitive demand profile can cause discretionary stocks to plummet when macro uncertainty enters the fray,
and over the past six months, the industry has shed 4.4%. This performance was disappointing since the S&P 500 climbed 2.8%.
Value investing has created more billionaires than any other strategy, like Warren Buffett, who built his fortune by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices.
But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.
Over the past six months, GoPro’s stock price fell to $0.88. Shareholders have lost 19.3% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 1.1%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +1.5%, S&P 500 +1.0%) as reports pointed to easing tensions between Israel and Iran.
Action camera company GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 13.6% year on year to $134.3 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.12 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +1.5%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
Looking back on consumer electronics stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Sonos (NASDAQ:SONO) and its peers.
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 GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) and the rest of the consumer electronics stocks fared in Q1.
Exciting developments are taking place for the stocks in this article.
They’ve all surged ahead of the broader market over the last month as catalysts such as new products and positive media coverage have propelled their returns.
Action camera company GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 13.6% year on year to $134.3 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.12 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
While some companies burn cash to fuel expansion, others struggle to turn spending into sustainable growth.
A high cash burn rate without a strong balance sheet can leave investors exposed to significant downside.
Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names.
But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after President Trump clarified that he had no intention of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a statement that helped calm markets. Earlier remarks had sparked fears of political interference in decision-making at the central bank.
With Trump walking back his earlier comments, investors likely felt more assured that monetary policy decisions would continue to be guided by data, not drama. That kept the Fed's word credible, and more importantly, gave investors a steadier compass to figure out where rates and the markets were headed next.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rate cuts, warning that the pace was slow and could hinder economic growth. Trump's comments added pressure to an already sensitive market, raising concerns about political interference in monetary policy.
