Confluent, Inc. - Class A Common Stock (CFLT)

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Data infrastructure software company, Confluent (NASDAQ:CFLT) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 20.1% year on year to $282.3 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $281.5 million was less impressive, coming in 3.7% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.09 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

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With double-digit dips in the last month, ALGN, CFLT, and GDYN are offering a chance to buy at a modest price while analysts expect future gains.

Confluent stock plummeted after its recent earnings release, but Wall Street remains bullish.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the White House announced a new round of steep global tariffs, sparking concerns of a trade war and its impact on the U.S. and global economies. 

Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Thursday. Below you can find the top gainers and losers in today's session.

Shares of data-streaming company Confluent are plunging over 30% in morning trading on Thursday. The dramatic sell-off was triggered by the company's Q3 guidance.

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Confluent saw retail chatter surge 2,400% in 24 hours after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings.

Before the US market kicks off on Thursday, let's examine the pre-market session and unveil the notable performers among the top gainers and losers.

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday after ending on a mixed note on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher, except for the small-cap gauge Russell 2000.

Confluent Inc (NASDAQ: CFLT), the California-based data streaming platform saw a decline of 27.20% in after-hours trading on Thursday.