Zillow Group shares plummeted 7.48% in a 24-hour sell-off on Wednesday, as a post-market earnings report revealed an unexpected net loss and a disappointing revenue outlook. The housing technology company’s stock was hit hard after the closing bell, extending its decline into the overnight session as investors reacted to a wave of negative developments.
The second-quarter report showed a net loss of $4 million, or two cents per share, a stark contrast to the $21 million profit analysts had expected. While total revenue grew 18% year-over-year to $772 million and beat estimates, the bottom line was dragged down by $36 million in restructuring costs. The company also guided for third-quarter revenue between $745 million and $760 million, well below the $774 million consensus, and forecast adjusted EBITDA of $180 million to $200 million, missing the $214 million expectation. Management attributed the softer outlook to a declining mortgage market and a strategic shift toward its “preferred” agent service model, which introduces seasonal lags in revenue recognition.
Adding to the pressure, Zillow disclosed plans to cut over 500 jobs and announced a series of executive changes, including the chief operating officer stepping down for health reasons. The combination of the earnings miss, cautious guidance, and organizational upheaval intensified the sell-off, sending the stock sharply lower in after-hours trading and fueling the 24-hour plunge.
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