Digital media conglomerate IAC (NASDAQGS:IAC) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales falling 8.1% year on year to $589.8 million. Its GAAP loss of $0.27 per share was 19.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
As the regular session of the US market concludes on Monday, let's get an insight into the after-hours session and identify the stocks leading the pack in terms of gains and losses.
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the digital media & content platforms industry, including Vimeo (NASDAQ:VMEO) and its peers.
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
IAC has been treading water for the past six months, holding steady at $32.86. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 30.6% gain during that period.
What a fantastic six months it’s been for Vimeo. Shares of the company have skyrocketed 60%, hitting $7.75. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Business services providers use their specialized expertise to help enterprises streamline operations and cut costs. Furthermore, the demand for their offerings is rising as more clients outsource non-core functions,
a trend that has enabled the industry to return 33% over the past six months.
At the same time, the S&P 500 was up 29.3%.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after President Trump threatened a 'massive increase in tariffs' on Chinese imports, reigniting fears of a renewed US-China trade war.
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
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.
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.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a report from The Conference Board showed its Consumer Confidence Index fell for a second consecutive month to 94.2, its lowest level since April 2025.
Business services providers use their specialized expertise to help enterprises streamline operations and cut costs. These firms have helped their customers unlock huge efficiencies,
so it’s no surprise the industry has posted a 19.8% gain over the past six months, nearly mirrorring the S&P 500.
The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns.
Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to some combination of positive news, upbeat results, or supportive macro developments. As such, investors are taking notice and bidding up shares.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at IAC (NASDAQ:IAC) and its peers.
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
Shares of video software platform Vimeo (NASDAQ:VMEO) jumped 60.5% in the morning session after the company announced it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by technology company Bending Spoons in an all-cash deal.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
