On this episode of Stock Movers:
- Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) sinkafter the firearm company reported adjusted earnings per share for the fourth quarter that missed the average analyst estimate.
- Kroger’s (KR) sales surpassed expectations during the latest quarter, a sign that consumers are still spending on groceries and other essentials even amid economic turbulence. The nation’s largest supermarket operator said its comparable sales, excluding fuel, rose 3.2% — better than what Wall Street analysts were expecting. The company also raised its full-year sales guidance to a range of 2.25% to 3.25%, but reaffirmed the rest of its outlook.
- GMS (GMS) shares rise after the Wall Street Journal reported that Home Depot has made an offer for the building materials firm, potentially setting off a bidding war with QXO which made a $5 billion offer earlier in the week