Galiano Gold Inc. (GAU) experienced a significant 24-hour plunge of 11.11% in Friday's trading session, as investors reacted to the company's disappointing third-quarter earnings report released after market close on Thursday.

The gold mining company reported a quarterly loss of $(0.01) per share, falling short of analyst expectations for a profit of $0.11 per share. This represents a substantial 109.09% miss and a concerning 114.29% decrease from the $0.07 per share earnings reported in the same quarter last year. On the revenue front, Galiano Gold posted sales of $114.197 million, slightly below the analyst consensus estimate of $115 million, but still showing a 60.55% increase compared to the $71.130 million reported in the corresponding period of the previous year.

The dramatic stock price decline reflects investor disappointment in Galiano Gold's performance, particularly the unexpected quarterly loss. While the company managed to grow its revenue significantly year-over-year, the failure to meet profit expectations and the swing to a loss have clearly shaken market confidence. As the gold mining sector faces challenges from fluctuating commodity prices and operational costs, Galiano Gold's ability to return to profitability in the coming quarters will be crucial for regaining investor trust and potentially reversing this sharp stock decline.