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.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a significant downward revision of U.S. job creation data raised concerns about the health of the economy.
Shares of footwear, apparel, and accessories retailer Genesco (NYSE:GCO)
jumped 5.8% in the afternoon session after the company outlined its strategic growth plans and positive business trends at the Goldman Sachs 32nd Annual Global Retailing Conference.
Shares of footwear, apparel, and accessories retailer Genesco (NYSE:GCO)
jumped 3% in the morning session after analysts raised their price targets on the stock following its second-quarter earnings report.
Footwear, apparel, and accessories retailer Genesco (NYSE:GCO) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 4% year on year to $546 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $1.14 per share was 8.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of footwear, apparel, and accessories retailer Genesco (NYSE:GCO)
fell 11.5% in the morning session after the company reported a wider loss for its second quarter, overshadowing revenue that beat expectations.
Footwear, apparel, and accessories retailer Genesco (NYSE:GCO) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 4% year on year to $546 million. Its non-GAAP loss of $1.14 per share was 8.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Footwear, apparel, and accessories retailer Genesco (NYSE:GCO)
will be announcing earnings results this Thursday before the bell. Here’s what you need to know.
Shares of footwear, apparel, and accessories retailer Genesco (NYSE:GCO)
jumped 11.7% in the morning session after Seaport Global upgraded the stock to 'Buy' from a previous 'Neutral' rating.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
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.
Market swings can be tough to stomach, and volatile stocks often experience exaggerated moves in both directions.
While many thrive during risk-on environments, many also struggle to maintain investor confidence when the ride gets bumpy.
