Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.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.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after markets pulled back as a hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation report for July dampened hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI), a key measure of wholesale inflation, rose 0.9% month-over-month in July, far exceeding the 0.2% increase that economists had predicted. Annually, prices at the wholesale level jumped 3.3%, also surpassing the 2.5% forecast. This hotter-than-expected data has poured cold water on widespread expectations for an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month. Persistent inflation makes it less likely for the central bank to ease monetary policy. Sectors with high-growth stocks, such as SaaS, are particularly sensitive to interest rate changes, as the prospect of higher rates for longer can diminish the present value of their future earnings, leading to a decline in stock prices.
Advertising data platform LiveRamp (NYSE:RAMP) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.7% year on year to $194.8 million. Revenue guidance for the full year exceeded analysts’ estimates, but next quarter’s guidance of $197 million was less impressive, coming in 1.1% below expectations. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.44 per share was 4.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Advertising data platform LiveRamp (NYSE:RAMP) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.7% year on year to $194.8 million. Revenue guidance for the full year exceeded analysts’ estimates, but next quarter’s guidance of $197 million was less impressive, coming in 1.1% below expectations. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.44 per share was 4.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor.
The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason – five cents for a piece of fruit may seem like a great deal until you find out it’s rotten.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Trump administration announced intentions to impose a 35% tariff on many goods imported from Canada.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q1 behind us, let’s have a look at LiveRamp (NYSE:RAMP) and its peers.
Advertising data platform LiveRamp (NYSE:RAMP) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales rose 9.8% year on year to $188.7 million. Its non-GAAP EPS of $0.30 per share was 7.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of advertising data platform LiveRamp (NYSE:RAMP) jumped 21.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first quarter 2025 results, which beat analysts' sales, operating income, and earnings estimates. Its annual recurring revenue also narrowly outperformed Wall Street's estimates.
The company recorded a steady growth in both its subscription and marketplace revenue, which together pushed up margins and gave earnings a noticeable lift.
Investors and traders are closely monitoring the gap up and gap down stocks in today's session on Thursday. Let's explore the market movements and identify the stocks with significant gaps.
Advertising data platform LiveRamp (NYSE:RAMP) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.8% year on year to $188.7 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $191 million at the midpoint, 0.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.30 per share was 7.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
