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.
This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
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Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.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.
As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer retail industry, including Walgreens (NASDAQ:WBA) and its peers.
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 vehicle retailer stocks, starting with CarMax (NYSE:KMX).
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 vehicle retailer stocks, starting with Lithia (NYSE:LAD).
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how vehicle retailer stocks fared in Q4, starting with Camping World (NYSE:CWH).
Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the automotive and marine retail stocks, including OneWater (NASDAQ:ONEW) and its peers.
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.
America's Car-Mart Inc. (NASDAQ: CRMT) shares rose after Q3 FY25 earnings showed an 8.7% sales growth to $325.7 million, surpassing estimates. Retail units sold increased by 13.2%, while the average retail price dipped 0.9%. EPS of $0.37 exceeded expectations.
Shareholders of America's Car-Mart would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 22.5% and now trades at $47.48. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how automotive and marine retail stocks fared in Q3, starting with OneWater (NASDAQ:ONEW).
As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the vehicle retailer industry, including Camping World (NYSE:CWH) and its peers.
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 vehicle retailer stocks, starting with Lithia (NYSE:LAD).
