What Happened?
Shares of recreational vehicle (RV) and boat retailer Camping World (NYSE:CWH) fell 12.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter results that missed analyst profit expectations.
The recreational vehicle retailer posted adjusted earnings of $0.57 per share, which fell short of Wall Street's consensus estimate of around $0.58. While the company's revenue of $1.98 billion did beat forecasts and represented a 9.4% increase from the year-ago period, investors appeared to focus on the earnings shortfall. The negative sentiment was likely compounded by analyst projections that suggested future revenue growth would decelerate amid potential demand headwinds. Camping World's report also landed amidst broader investor anxiety over consumer spending, as disappointing results from other retailers had already soured the mood on the sector.
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What Is The Market Telling Us
Camping World’s shares are extremely volatile and have had 33 moves greater than 5% over the last year. But moves this big are rare even for Camping World and indicate this news significantly impacted the market’s perception of the business.
The previous big move we wrote about was 19 days ago when the stock dropped 3% on the news that the Trump administration announced intentions to impose a 35% tariff on many goods imported from Canada.
This move was far more than a typical trade dispute; it targets the United States' largest and most deeply integrated trading partner. Canada is not merely a neighbor but a critical component of North American supply chains, particularly in sectors like automotive, energy, and critical minerals. This move also sparked concerns about potential retaliatory actions and a wider impact on the North American economy, leading to a risk-off sentiment among investors. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all opened lower, pulling back from recent record highs and heading for their first weekly loss in three weeks.
Camping World is down 24% since the beginning of the year, and at $15.66 per share, it is trading 37.8% below its 52-week high of $25.19 from September 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Camping World’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $428.81.
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