The U.S. economy was met with a stark awakening on January 30, 2026, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the December 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI) report, revealing a significant and unexpected jump in wholesale inflation. Headline PPI rose by 0.5% on a month-over-month basis, more than
E-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 9.5% year on year to $702.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.20 per share was 39.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) jumped 18.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter results that featured a significant beat on profit, even as revenue declined year on year.
E-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 9.5% year on year to $702.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.20 per share was 39.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As the Q3 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the specialized consumer services industry, including Service International (NYSE:SCI) and its peers.
Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) jumped 7% in the afternoon session after investors wagered geopolitical tension would be contained following the U.S. military's operation in Venezuela, with the Dow hitting a fresh record.
Unprofitable companies face headwinds as they struggle to keep operating expenses under control.
Some may be investing heavily, but the majority fail to convert spending into sustainable growth.
1-800-FLOWERS’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 20.9% of its value and falling to $3.89 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
Exciting developments are taking place for the stocks in this article.
They’ve all surged ahead of the broader market over the last month as catalysts such as new products and positive media coverage have propelled their returns.
Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) fell 8.1% in the afternoon session after investors took profits following a significant rally driven by news of a key executive appointment.
Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) jumped 18.2% in the morning session after the company announced the appointment of Alexander Zelikovsky as its new Chief Information Officer, which extended a rally from the previous trading session. This move continued the positive reaction from the prior day when the news was first released and the stock gained over 6%. Zelikovsky, a technology leader with over 25 years of experience, previously served as Executive Vice President and Global CIO at Pitney Bowes. His appointment is part of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM's strategy to accelerate its digital transformation under CEO Adolfo Villagomez. Zelikovsky will lead enterprise IT, data management, cybersecurity, and support for AI and digital commerce efforts. The market's sustained positive response suggested investor confidence in the new leadership to drive growth.
Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) jumped 1.9% in the afternoon session after the stock staged what appeared to be a technical rebound, which followed the company's weak third-quarter financial report. This rebound happened even though 1-800-FLOWERS reported that its revenues fell by 11.1% compared to the same period in the previous year, landing at $215.2 million. This figure also fell short of what analysts had expected by 1.2%. The quarter was described as soft for the company, which also had a significant miss on its earnings per share (EPS) estimates. The stock had declined since the earnings were announced, setting the stage for the subsequent bounce.
Wrapping up Q3 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the specialized consumer services stocks, including 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) and its peers.
Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article.
While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.
Investors can certainly boost their returns by concentrating on stocks trading between $1 and $10.
However, a disciplined approach is necessary because many of these businesses are speculative and lack the underlying fundamentals to support their prices.
The financial landscape of 2025 is unequivocally marked by the growing power and influence of retail investors. No longer a peripheral force, individual traders, empowered by accessible digital platforms and interconnected social media communities, are actively dictating stock movements, driving unprecedented volatility, and challenging the long-held dominance of institutional players.
