12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Move in Tuesday's After-Market Session

Thursday, Jul 17, 2025 6:32 am ET2min read

Several consumer discretionary stocks moved in Tuesday's after-market session. Naas Technology NAAS shares rose 10.3% to $0.61, while Wag Group PET shares increased by 6.72% to $0.13. YSX Tech YSXT stock rose 4.88% to $5.8, and Vera Bradley VRA stock moved upwards by 3.88% to $2.14. Losers included Neo-Concept International NCI shares, which fell 4.9% to $2.12, and Allied Gaming AGAE stock, which decreased by 3.13% to $1.5.

Several consumer discretionary stocks experienced notable movements in Tuesday's after-market session. NaaS Technology (NAAS) shares rose 10.3% to $0.61, while Wag Group (PET) shares increased by 6.72% to $0.13. YSX Tech (YSXT) stock rose 4.88% to $5.8, and Vera Bradley (VRA) stock moved upwards by 3.88% to $2.14. Losers included Neo-Concept International (NCI) shares, which fell 4.9% to $2.12, and Allied Gaming (AGAE) stock, which decreased by 3.13% to $1.5.

The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) experienced a $433.4 million outflow, a 1.9% decrease in shares outstanding week-over-week [1]. Among the fund's holdings, Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) was down about 1%, General Motors Co (GM) was down about 0.2%, and Ross Stores Inc (ROST) was lower by about 1.2%. These movements reflect the broader market sentiment towards these companies.

Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) reported a 31.17% drop in trading volume on July 11, 2025, placing it at the 331st position in terms of trading volume for the day. Despite this, the stock price increased by 0.24%. The company is set to host its second quarter earnings call on August 20, 2025, which is expected to provide insights into its financial performance and strategic initiatives [2]. Ross Stores, Inc. has also announced plans to expand its e-commerce presence and launch a new loyalty program, "Ross Rewards." These moves aim to diversify revenue streams and increase customer retention. The company expects a 20% increase in online sales in the next fiscal year [2].

In other corporate news, Amazon's (AMZN) four-day Prime Day event kicked off with a 14% drop in sales compared to the start of last year's event, according to Bloomberg [1]. Additionally, the Canadian Competition Bureau obtained a court order to probe Amazon's Marketplace Fair Pricing Policy, which could impact its operations in Canada [1]. Conagra Brands (CAG) is expected to report weak fiscal Q4 results amid a challenging consumer environment, according to RBC Capital Markets. Despite this, Conagra shares were up 1.2% [1]. Hershey (HSY) appointed Kirk Tanner as CEO, effective Aug. 18. Tanner most recently served as CEO of Wendy's (WEN). Hershey shares were falling 3.1%, and Wendy's retreated 0.6% [1]. TopBuild (BLD) shares rose 4% after the company agreed to buy Progressive Roofing in an $810-million cash deal. This acquisition will expand TopBuild's portfolio to include commercial roofing services [1].

NaaS Technology (NAAS), a U.S.-listed EV charging service company, announced a significant change to its American Depositary Shares (ADS) ratio. The company plans to modify the ratio from 1 ADS to 800 Class A ordinary shares to 1 ADS to 3,200 Class A shares, effectively implementing a 1-for-4 reverse ADS split. The change is expected to take effect on July 30, 2025. JPMorgan Chase Bank will manage the exchange process, where shareholders must exchange every four existing ADSs for one new ADS. The stock will continue trading under the symbol "NAAS" on Nasdaq, with fractional shares being sold and proceeds distributed to affected shareholders [3].

Citigroup (NYSE:C) reported second-quarter results that outpaced Wall Street forecasts, driven by a sharp rise in trading revenue and a rebound in dealmaking. The company’s shares rose more than 3% intra-day today. The bank posted earnings of $1.96 per share, well above the consensus estimate of $1.61. Revenue climbed 4% year-over-year to $21.67 billion, beating expectations of $20.94 billion [4].

References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/consumer-discretionary-sector-etf-sees-significant-outflow-2507/
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/ross-stores-trading-volume-drops-31-17-284-million-ranking-331st-2507/
[3] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4467035-naas-technology-announces-plan-to-implement-ads-ratio-change
[4] https://site.financialmodelingprep.com/market-news/fmp-citigroup-beats-earnings-expectations-shares-rise-3

12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Move in Tuesday's After-Market Session

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