Shares of personal wellness company WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) jumped 8.3% in the morning session after it continued a rally from the previous session after the company announced a new comprehensive program called WeightWatchers for Menopause. The stock gained over 5% on Monday following the initial announcement and is extending those gains today. The new program is designed to provide a holistic approach to weight management and symptom relief for women experiencing menopause. It will offer members access to clinicians trained in menopause care who can provide individualized plans. Importantly, these plans may include prescription options such as hormone replacement therapy or popular GLP-1 medications when deemed appropriate. The company also revealed that Queen Latifah will be the official spokeswoman for the new initiative, adding celebrity endorsement to the launch.
Shares of personal wellness company WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) jumped 5.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced the launch of a new comprehensive program, WeightWatchers for Menopause. The new program is designed to support women through all stages of the menopause journey, from perimenopause to post-menopause. It combines medical care, nutrition and lifestyle support, and community resources. In the U.S., the program will offer members access to clinicians trained in menopause care who can provide individualized plans and prescription options, including hormone replacement therapy or GLP-1 medications when appropriate.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after markets continued to decline, as investors grew cautious ahead of a key speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The move came as U.S. equity markets recorded a fifth consecutive day of losses for major indexes like the S&P 500, with technology stocks experiencing the largest declines. Investors have grown wary that the sharp rally in the tech sector since April may have advanced too far. The market-wide caution is largely driven by the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, a meeting of central bankers, where traders are anxiously awaiting Fed Chair Powell's speech on Friday for guidance on the future path of interest rates.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation holding steady, bolstering investor optimism for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The data, which revealed that inflation remained at 2.7% for the year ending in July, was seen as a positive sign by investors. This stability increases the likelihood that the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates at its upcoming September meeting. Lower interest rates can stimulate the economy by making borrowing cheaper for both consumers and businesses, which often translates into higher consumer spending. This is particularly beneficial for the Consumer Discretionary sector, which includes companies selling non-essential goods and services like apparel, travel, and electronics.
Personal wellness company WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 6.4% year on year to $189.2 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $692.5 million at the midpoint came in 1.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $14.68 per share increased from $0.29 in the same quarter last year.
Personal wellness company WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 6.4% year on year to $189.2 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $692.5 million at the midpoint came in 1.1% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $14.68 per share increased from $0.29 in the same quarter last year.
Shares of personal wellness company WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) fell 8.4% in the afternoon session after the company postponed its second-quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company moved its announcement, originally set for August 5th, to August 11th. WW International stated the delay was necessary to finalize its 'Fresh Start Accounting' adoption. This accounting practice followed the company's emergence from a financial reorganization process in late June. An unexpected delay in reporting financial results, particularly after a restructuring, created uncertainty among investors. This news also arrived after the company missed earnings estimates in the previous quarter, which made investors cautious about the company's performance.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the latest U.S. consumer confidence report revealed underlying weakness despite a headline increase, raising concerns about future spending.
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Let’s dig into the relative performance of WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 specialized consumer services earnings season.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) and the best and worst performers in the specialized consumer services industry.
Shares of personal wellness company WeightWatchers (NASDAQ:WW) jumped 4.1% in the morning session after the company successfully completed its strategic reorganization process and announced new program innovations.
