Why Aaron's, Inc. Stock Slumped 10% Today
Shares of home-furnishings lessor Aaron's Inc. (NYSE: AAN) fell as much as 10% in early trading Friday, after the company reported third-quarter 2017 earnings that fell short of Wall Street estimates. Expected to report pro forma profit of $0.54 per share, Aaron's instead reported just $0.43. Net income as calculated under GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) was $0.35.
After retracing its early losses somewhat, Aaron's stock closed the day down 7.4%.
Rent? Own? At Aaron's you can do both. Image source: Getty Images.
Source: Fool.com
