$AFRM Ascends 23% on Strong Growth in Q3 💪

Investor relations departments are the silent heroes of a public company, receiving little recognition for the critical role they play. When they do receive a lot of attention, it’s generally not for good reason. That’s unfortunately what Lyft’s team is finding out today. 😵‍💫

After the bell, ridesharing company Lyft reported fourth-quarter results that were good, not great. But the stock immediately shot up and notched as high as a 60% gain before anyone realized what happened. Did the company just invent a cure for rare diseases? Are they pivoting to crypto or semiconductors? What was the cause of this?

The online personal styling business might’ve been a solid bet during the ZIRP era, but it has really taken a beating in the post-pandemic world. Today, we heard from Stitch Fix and ThredUp, battling for survival in the public markets. 📦

First up, Stitch Fix reported a $0.29 per share loss on $330.40 million in revenues. Both numbers missed estimates of a $0.22 loss and $330.88 million. Looking ahead, the company’s third-quarter revenue guidance of $300 to $310 million also missed expectations. 🔻

After Palo Alto Networks and other cybersecurity stocks failed to meet expectations, the market highly anticipated CrowdStrike’s earnings after the bell. And unlike its peers, the company delivered big time, so let’s take a look. 👇

Adjusted earnings per share of $0.95 beat expectations of $0.82, while revenues of $845 million topped the $839 million anticipated. Notably, the firm has reported GAAP net income for the past four quarters, and management expects that trend to continue. 💵