QVC Group Inc., the online commerce holding company, saw its stock surge 5.41% in pre-market trading on Friday. This sharp increase follows the company's release of its fourth-quarter earnings report on Thursday after the market close.
According to the earnings report, QVC Group posted revenue of $2.94 billion for the fourth quarter, though the company reported a significant net loss of $1.29 billion or $3.25 per share for the quarter. The net loss figures suggest that investors may be focusing more on the revenue numbers, which could be seen as a positive indicator for the company's performance.
For the full year, QVC Group reported a net loss of $1.29 billion or $3.26 per share, with total revenue of $10.04 billion. While the annual net loss is substantial, the revenue figures may have provided some optimism for investors, driving the pre-market surge in the stock price.