E-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 6.7% year on year to $336.6 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.69 per share was 22.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) fell 4.1% in the morning session after the company reported a wider-than-expected loss for its second quarter, overshadowing a slight revenue beat.
E-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 6.7% year on year to $336.6 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.69 per share was 34.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
1-800-FLOWERS (FLWS) reported a Q4 revenue decline and a wider-than-expected loss. The stock fell as profitability decreased amid a challenging retail environment.
E-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) will be announcing earnings results this Thursday before market hours. Here’s what you need to know.
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Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after the broader market rallied as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled potential interest rate cuts in the coming months. The broader market rallied in response to comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell at a high-profile symposium. Powell indicated the central bank might lower a key interest rate in the coming months, though he gave no specific timeline and suggested a cautious approach. Lower interest rates can stimulate the economy and boost consumer spending, which benefits retail companies like 1-800-FLOWERS. The S&P 500 index rose 1.4% following the remarks.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after markets continued to decline, as investors grew cautious ahead of a key speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The move came as U.S. equity markets recorded a fifth consecutive day of losses for major indexes like the S&P 500, with technology stocks experiencing the largest declines. Investors have grown wary that the sharp rally in the tech sector since April may have advanced too far. The market-wide caution is largely driven by the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, a meeting of central bankers, where traders are anxiously awaiting Fed Chair Powell's speech on Friday for guidance on the future path of interest rates.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation holding steady, bolstering investor optimism for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The data, which revealed that inflation remained at 2.7% for the year ending in July, was seen as a positive sign by investors. This stability increases the likelihood that the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates at its upcoming September meeting. Lower interest rates can stimulate the economy by making borrowing cheaper for both consumers and businesses, which often translates into higher consumer spending. This is particularly beneficial for the Consumer Discretionary sector, which includes companies selling non-essential goods and services like apparel, travel, and electronics.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the latest U.S. consumer confidence report revealed underlying weakness despite a headline increase, raising concerns about future spending.
Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) jumped 6.9% in the morning session after the stock continued its rally as it was caught up in a broader 'meme stock' trend, fueled by its high short interest.
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Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) jumped 14.6% in the afternoon session after its inclusion in a broader "meme stock" rally targeting heavily shorted companies.
