GigaCloud Stock Takes a Hit Despite Impressive Fourth-Quarter Earnings

GigaCloud Technology Inc (GCT) has experienced a dip in its stock price after reporting strong fourth-quarter earnings on Friday. The company held a conference call on Monday morning to discuss the results and future projections.

In the fourth quarter, GigaCloud reported revenue of $244.74 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $224.15 million. The company also reported earnings of 87 cents per share, beating estimates of 58 cents per share. Key metrics such as Marketplace GMV, active third-party sellers, active buyers, and spend per active buyer all showed significant increases in the quarter.

Larry Wu, founder, chairman, and CEO of GigaCloud expressed optimism about the company’s performance during the call. He highlighted the integration of Noble House and Wondersign as a step forward in their global expansion efforts.

GigaCloud provided guidance for first-quarter revenue in the range of $230 million to $240 million, which exceeded estimates. During the conference call on Monday morning, investors received an update on these results and future projections.

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