Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN) saw its stock price plummet 7.53% in early trading on Friday, following an extraordinary 79.5% surge in the previous session. This sharp reversal comes as investors appear to be taking profits and reassessing the company's valuation after Thursday's dramatic rise.
The previous day's rally was fueled by significant management changes at Opendoor. The company appointed Kaz Nejatian, former COO of Shopify, as its new CEO, and reappointed co-founders Keith Rabois and Eric Wu to the board. These moves were initially met with enthusiasm from investors and analysts alike, driving the stock to close at $10.52 on Thursday.
However, the decline suggests that some investors are now exercising caution. Despite the positive sentiment surrounding the new leadership, concerns about Opendoor's business model persist. The volatility underscores the speculative nature of Opendoor's stock, which has seen a remarkable turnaround from its 52-week low of $0.51 in June. As trading continues, all eyes will be on Opendoor to see if this dip represents a temporary pullback or the beginning of a more significant correction after Thursday's outsized gains.