Stagwell Inc. (STGW) experienced a significant 24-hour plunge of 5.69% on Thursday, a surprising turn of events following an earlier surge in the stock price. The decline comes despite the company's recent announcement of a partnership with Palantir Technologies and better-than-expected third-quarter results.
Earlier in the day, Stagwell's shares had soared by over 30% after the company reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $0.24 per share, surpassing analysts' estimates of $0.22. The marketing company also announced a partnership with Palantir Technologies to develop an AI-driven platform for marketers, which initially sparked investor enthusiasm.
However, the sharp reversal in stock price suggests that investors may be reassessing the company's long-term prospects or responding to broader market trends. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index was down 1.52% on the same day, indicating a general pullback in technology and growth stocks.
Despite the day's losses, Stagwell maintains its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance at $0.75 to $0.88 and expects total net revenue growth of approximately 8%. The company's ability to meet these projections may be crucial in regaining investor confidence in the coming quarters.