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Software is eating the world, and virtually no business is left untouched by it. This secular theme makes SaaS companies attractive investment candidates but also comes with higher valuations that cause volatility.
Unfortunately, the rich prices have haunted them over the past six months as the industry has shed 12.3%. This performance is a far cry from the S&P 500’s 5.5% ascent.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back as a hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation report for July dampened hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI), a key measure of wholesale inflation, rose 0.9% month-over-month in July, far exceeding the 0.2% increase that economists had predicted. Annually, prices at the wholesale level jumped 3.3%, also surpassing the 2.5% forecast. This hotter-than-expected data has poured cold water on widespread expectations for an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month. Persistent inflation makes it less likely for the central bank to ease monetary policy. Sectors with high-growth stocks, such as SaaS, are particularly sensitive to interest rate changes, as the prospect of higher rates for longer can diminish the present value of their future earnings, leading to a decline in stock prices.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of VeriSign (NASDAQ:VRSN) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q2 e-commerce software earnings season.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the SaaS sector continued to rally as favorable inflation data bolstered hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. This optimism was largely driven by a benign July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which solidified investor expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Following the release of the inflation data, which showed a year-over-year increase of 2.7%, the probability of a rate cut in September surged to over 96%. Lower interest rates are typically beneficial for growth-oriented technology stocks, as they can reduce borrowing costs and increase the present value of future earnings. Adding to the positive sentiment was a 90-day delay in the imposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods, which reduced trade-related uncertainty for the technology sector.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after cooler-than-expected inflation data ignited investor optimism for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The July Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, an important measure of inflation, came in cooler than expected, showing prices holding steady at an annual rate of 2.7%. This data has led to speculation that the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates. For growth-focused sectors like SaaS, lower interest rates are particularly beneficial as they increase the present value of companies' future earnings, making their stocks more appealing.
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth.
Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
Website design and e-commerce platform provider Wix.com (NASDAQ:WIX) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 12.4% year on year to $489.9 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $501 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.28 per share was 29.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX) (“Wix,” the “Company,” “we” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has authorized an increase to its program to repurchase the Company’s securities (ordinary shares and/or convertible notes) by an additional amount of $200 million, subject to the satisfaction of Israeli law requirements, and other market conditions, including capital availability. To the extent these and other terms are fulfilled, together with the previously authorized $400 million out of which $100 million has been utilized, the aggregate amount available under the repurchase program will be up to $500 million. Since the beginning of 2025, the Company has repurchased $300 million of its ordinary shares.
Website design and e-commerce platform provider Wix.com (NASDAQ:WIX) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 12.4% year on year to $489.9 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $501 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.28 per share was 29.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Website design and e-commerce platform provider Wix.com (NASDAQ:WIX)
will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday morning. Here’s what investors should know.
A number of stocks jumped in the pre-market session after the Software as a Service (SaaS) sector rebounded following the sell-off in the previous trading session as a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report increased the probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
The new financial suite includes Wix Checking and Wix Capital, two new solutions designed to help Wix merchants access their funds immediately, take control of cash flow, and support business growth online and offline
PayPal integrates with Wix Payments, providing a consolidated view for merchants to streamline payment management, enhance conversions and meet growing demand for flexible payment options
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