Shares of advertising data platform LiveRamp (NYSE:RAMP) jumped 21.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong first quarter 2025 results, which beat analysts' sales, operating income, and earnings estimates. Its annual recurring revenue also narrowly outperformed Wall Street's estimates.
The company recorded a steady growth in both its subscription and marketplace revenue, which together pushed up margins and gave earnings a noticeable lift.
Investors and traders are closely monitoring the gap up and gap down stocks in today's session on Thursday. Let's explore the market movements and identify the stocks with significant gaps.
Advertising data platform LiveRamp (NYSE:RAMP) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.8% year on year to $188.7 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $191 million at the midpoint, 0.9% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.30 per share was 7.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Software is eating the world, and virtually no business is left untouched by it. Companies bringing it to life have been rewarded with explosive earnings growth and high valuation multiples,
but the latter has weighed on returns as the industry was flat over the past six months.
A consolation is that the S&P 500 hasn’t budged either.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential.
However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns.
Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
Looking back on advertising software stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Zeta (NYSE:ZETA) and its peers.
A number of stocks fell in the after-market session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street.
Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at LiveRamp (NYSE:RAMP) and the best and worst performers in the advertising software industry.
LiveRamp announces a workforce restructuring impacting 65 employees. The restructuring aims to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. The company expects a $6.5 million restructuring charge, primarily for severance and benefits, with most of it incurred in Q4 FY 2025.
LiveRamp’s 18.7% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 11.8%, and its stock price has climbed to $29.59 per share. This run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
