Monro, Inc. - Common Stock (MNRO)

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation report fueled concerns about slowing consumer spending. The market was rattled by a Labor Department report showing the Producer Price Index (PPI), a measure of wholesale inflation, jumped 0.9% in July, significantly exceeding economists' expectations of a 0.2% rise. This was the largest monthly increase since March 2022, reigniting worries that businesses will be forced to pass higher costs on to consumers, who are already showing signs of price sensitivity. This inflation data has fanned concerns that U.S. tariffs on imported goods could start to translate into higher prices for shoppers. The inflation report landed amid growing evidence of consumer caution, with recent reports highlighting that shoppers are cutting back on non-essential spending, seeking out sales, and trading down to cheaper brands.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after markets continued to rally amid growing investor optimism for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. This optimism was spurred by a recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report that did not show runaway inflation, increasing the perceived probability of a rate cut to over 90%. Lower interest rates are generally seen as a positive for the economy as they reduce borrowing costs for consumers, which can stimulate spending on non-essential goods. Consequently, investors bid up shares in the apparel, home furnishings, and automotive retail industries in anticipation of stronger consumer demand.

Shares of auto services provider Monro (NASDAQ:MNRO) jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after a tame inflation report boosted investor hopes for an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. The latest Consumer Price Index data showed the annual inflation rate held steady at 2.7%, reassuring investors who had feared that tariffs could lead to a spike in consumer prices. This milder-than-expected reading gives the Federal Reserve more flexibility to consider lowering interest rates, possibly as soon as next month. A potential rate cut could reduce borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, stimulating more spending and providing a significant boost for the retail industry. 

Auto services provider Monro (NASDAQ:MNRO) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.7% year on year to $301 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.22 per share was 48.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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A number of stocks fell in the morning session as the broader market tumbled in the morning session after a surprisingly weak U.S. jobs report and the announcement of new, widespread tariffs on imported goods. The U.S. economy added only 73,000 jobs in July, falling far short of the 109,000 forecast. Compounding the issue, job gains for May and June were revised down by a combined 258,000, signaling what some see as “increasing signs of fragility” in the labor market. Simultaneously, the White House announced new tariffs, ranging from 10% to 41%, on goods from 92 countries. This “double whammy” of negative news has intensified fears that ongoing trade wars are damaging the U.S. economy. The combination of a weaker labor market and new trade barriers has rattled investor confidence, fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may be forced to cut interest rates to support the economy.

Shares of auto services provider Monro (NASDAQ:MNRO) fell 17% in the afternoon session after the company reported a significant net loss for its fiscal first quarter, missing bottom-line estimates despite a beat on revenue. While the automotive service provider’s revenue increased 2.7% to $301 million, beating expectations, this was overshadowed by a significant drop in profitability. The company posted a net loss of $8.1 million, or $0.28 per share, a stark contrast to the $5.9 million net income recorded in the prior-year quarter. This bottom-line performance was driven by several factors. Gross margins contracted by 170 basis points due to higher technician labor and material costs. Furthermore, operating expenses surged, weighed down by $14.8 million in costs tied to the closure of 145 underperforming stores. The combination of shrinking margins and significant one-off charges ultimately erased the benefits of the sales growth.

Auto services provider Monro (NASDAQ:MNRO) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 2.7% year on year to $301 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.22 per share was 48.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Auto services provider Monro (NASDAQ:MNRO) will be reporting earnings this Wednesday before the bell. Here’s what to expect.

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A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the major indices pulled back (Nasdaq -1.3%, S&P 500 -1.1%) as Israel carried out significant strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites. This development sent crude oil prices surging, as investors fear potential disruptions to global oil supply and a wider regional conflict. 

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