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.

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.

Optimist Fund, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter is available to download here. Fund performance improved significantly in Q2, achieving a return of 36.3% as tensions in Iran eased. Since inception, it has met its goal of annualized returns of 16.5%. The outlook for the next […]

On August 5, ThredUp Inc. (NASDAQ:TDUP) updated its full-year financial guidance alongside its second-quarter 2026 financial results, lowering its FY26 revenue view to $344.4 million–$348.4 million from a previous range of $351.2 million–$356.2 million. CEO James Reinhart noted that while Q2 results exceeded expectations, the outlook was updated to account for ongoing economic uncertainty affecting […]

Why ThredUp Stock Is Back in Focus After Fresh Guidance ThredUp (TDUP) is drawing attention after releasing second quarter 2026 results along with new revenue guidance for the second half of the year and full year 2026. The company reported second quarter sales of $90.77 million and a net loss of $5.94 million, then outlined expected revenue ranges for the next two quarters and the full year that point to continued top line expansion. See our latest analysis for ThredUp. ThredUp's latest...

Secondhand apparel is on track to hit $393 billion by 2030—and brands no longer want eBay and Poshmark collecting all of it.

ThredUp (NASDAQ:TDUP) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $90.8 million, up 16.9% from a year earlier, as active buyers and orders grew at double-digit rates. The online resale company said the results exceeded its internal expectations, though management lowered its outlook for the second half

Online fashion resale marketplace ThredUp (NASDAQ:TDUP) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 16.9% year on year to $90.77 million. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $88 million was less impressive, coming in 5.4% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP loss of $0.05 per share was $0.02 below analysts’ consensus estimates.

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.

Growth is a hallmark of all great companies, but the laws of gravity eventually take hold. Those who rode the COVID boom and ensuing tech selloff in 2022 will surely remember that the market’s punishment can be swift and severe when trajectories fall.

The performance of consumer discretionary businesses is closely linked to economic cycles. Over the past six months, it seems like demand trends may be working against them as the industry’s returns were flat while the S&P 500 was up 7.9%.

Fashion re-commerce revenue is tracking toward a projected $448 billion by 2029.

ThredUp’s 19.2% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 10.5%, and its stock price has climbed to $6.65 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.