Sprout Social, Inc - Class A Common Stock (SPT)

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official bolstered hopes for an interest rate cut. 

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on. However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors showed signs of fatigue with the AI-led rally, rotating out of high-valuation growth names. After a fantastic run, many of the high-flying AI and technology stocks saw investors take profits: selling shares to lock in their gains. This is often called a "market rotation." Money is moving out of the red-hot tech sector (which some worry has become too expensive) and into other parts of the market that investors may currently deem more stable or reasonably-priced. 

Sprout Social (SPT) Q3 2025 Earnings Transcript

Social media management platform Sprout Social (NASDAQ:SPT) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 12.6% year on year to $115.6 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $118.6 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.23 per share was 43.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Social media management platform Sprout Social (NASDAQ:SPT) will be reporting earnings this Wednesday after the bell. Here’s what to expect.

What a brutal six months it’s been for Sprout Social. The stock has dropped 48.7% and now trades at $10.97, rattling many shareholders. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Value investing has created more billionaires than any other strategy, like Warren Buffett, who built his fortune by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices. But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

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 Sprout Social (NASDAQ:SPT) and the best and worst performers in the sales and marketing software industry.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump threatened to impose 'massive' tariffs on Chinese products, reigniting trade war fears. 

A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance. Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back as a report raised concerns about artificial intelligence demand and profitability. 

Shares of social media management platform Sprout Social (NASDAQ:SPT) jumped 2.8% in the afternoon session after Needham reiterated its Buy rating on the stock, highlighting the company's new integration with design platform Canva as a positive catalyst. 

Shares of social media management platform Sprout Social (NASDAQ:SPT) jumped 5.2% in the morning session after the company announced a significant integration with the popular online design platform, Canva. 

Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names. But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.

Shares of social media management platform Sprout Social (NASDAQ:SPT) fell 6.3% in the afternoon session after investment firm Needham downgraded the stock from "Buy" to "Hold." 

Companies with more cash than debt can be financially resilient, but that doesn’t mean they’re all strong investments. Some lack leverage because they struggle to grow or generate consistent profits, making them unattractive borrowers.

Shares of social media management platform Sprout Social (NASDAQ:SPT) fell 2.6% in the morning session after the company announced that its Chief Revenue Officer, Mike Wolff, has resigned. Mr. Wolff is leaving to pursue an opportunity at one of the company's strategic partners and will continue in his role through the end of the third quarter on September 30, 2025. The departure of a key executive overseeing the revenue organization can create uncertainty for investors about future sales performance and strategy. While Sprout Social reaffirmed its third-quarter and full-year 2025 guidance, the news comes amid concerns about the company's profitability and low free cash flow margin, which may have contributed to the negative market reaction. 

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.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the major indices continued to retreat amid profit-taking and renewed concerns about tariffs. 

Unprofitable companies can burn through cash quickly, leaving investors exposed if they fail to turn things around. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk running out of capital or relying on dilutive fundraising.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after MongoDB reported impressive earnings.