Used-car retailer America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 1.9% year on year to $370.2 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.26 per share was 46.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street.
Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
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.
Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains.
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The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead.
They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at America's Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) and its peers.
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Shares of used-car retailer America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT)
jumped 17.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong third-quarter (fiscal 2025) results, exceeding analysts' expectations for sales, EBITDA, and EPS. Retail unit sales drove the top line, marking a strong rebound after the previous year's volume decline due to tighter underwriting.
Overall, this was a solid quarter.
Used-car retailer America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) reported Q4 CY2024 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8.7% year on year to $325.7 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.37 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
