GigaCloud Technology (NASDAQ:GCT) Posts Earnings Results

GigaCloud Technology (NASDAQ:GCT) announced its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $1.04 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.65 by $0.39, Briefing.com reports. The company had revenue of $362.75 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $332.33 million. GigaCloud Technology had a net margin of 10.62% and a return on equity of 30.43%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.76 earnings per share.

Here are the key takeaways from GigaCloud Technology’s conference call:

• Record financial performance: Q4 revenue was $363M (+23% YoY) and full‑year revenue $1.3B (+11%), with Q4 diluted EPS $1.04 (+37% YoY) and FY EPS $3.59 (+18%); Q1 revenue guidance is $330–355M.
• Marketplace momentum: Trailing‑12‑month GMV reached nearly $1.6 billion, the 3P seller base grew 17% to 1,299, and the company added ~2,800 net buyers to a 12,089 buyer base.
• Europe is a major growth driver: Europe revenue grew 68% YoY and the company expanded European operations to seven facilities, which management says materially contributed to global growth.
• M&A progress — Noble House and New Classic: Noble House was turned profitable and fully integrated after a 2023 buy; New Classic was acquired Jan 1 for $18M cash and will be integrated over six quarters, with management expecting a “mid‑teens” contribution to Q1 revenue.
• Margin and operational risks: Service margin fell to ~6% in Q4 due to peak‑season ground surcharges and materially lower ocean spot rates, and management warns ocean freight rates remain low and unpredictable, which could pressure near‑term service margins.

GigaCloud Technology Stock Performance

Shares of GigaCloud Technology stock traded up $11.67 on Thursday, hitting $46.98. The company had a trading volume of 2,672,079 shares, compared to its average volume of 430,678. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.57 and a beta of 2.28. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $39.36 and a 200-day moving average of $33.90. GigaCloud Technology has a 1 year low of $11.17 and a 1 year high of $47.24.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

GCT has been the subject of several analyst reports. Weiss Ratings raised GigaCloud Technology from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Wall Street Zen raised GigaCloud Technology from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 13th. Finally, Zacks Research cut shares of GigaCloud Technology from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $24.00.

More GigaCloud Technology News

Here are the key news stories impacting GigaCloud Technology this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — GCT reported $1.04 EPS vs. consensus ~$0.65 and revenue of $362.8M vs. ~$332.3M, with revenue up ~22.6% YoY and healthy margins/ROE. This is the primary driver of the stock’s gain today. Zacks: GCT Surpasses Q4 Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management set Q1 2026 revenue guidance of $330M–$355M and highlighted integration-driven expansion (across the New Classic acquisition and accelerating Europe sales — Europe grew ~68% YoY). The forward revenue range and geographic expansion support continued top-line momentum. Seeking Alpha: Revenue Outlook & Integration
• Positive Sentiment: Company communications and the earnings call emphasize record revenue and EPS as well as strategic progress integrating acquisitions—supporting confidence in execution and investor sentiment. Fool: Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Positive institutional/academic recognition — GigaCloud was featured in a Yale School of Management case study, a credibility positive for the company’s B2B marketplace model and brand. GlobeNewswire: Yale Case Study
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 EPS guidance status unclear — filings note an updated Q1 earnings guidance item but an exact EPS figure was not clearly communicated in early press summaries, leaving some near-term EPS visibility incomplete for models. (See company press materials.) GlobeNewswire: Q4 & FY2025 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation/volatility risk after the rally — the stock has moved sharply on the beat and guidance; with a high beta and a run toward the 52‑week high, there is increased risk of short-term profit-taking or heightened volatility that could pressure the share price. MarketBeat: Earnings Summary & Materials

Insider Activity

In other news, COO Xinyan Hao sold 49,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.07, for a total transaction of $1,971,444.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 358,286 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,356,520.02. The trade was a 12.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Lei Wu sold 20,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $41.34, for a total transaction of $826,800.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 700,000 shares in the company, valued at $28,938,000. The trade was a 2.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 171,910 shares of company stock valued at $7,097,748. 24.71% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On GigaCloud Technology

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in GigaCloud Technology by 18.2% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 803,664 shares of the company’s stock worth $22,824,000 after buying an additional 123,596 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in GigaCloud Technology by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 627,336 shares of the company’s stock worth $24,646,000 after purchasing an additional 6,846 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its position in GigaCloud Technology by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 566,091 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,236,000 after purchasing an additional 9,765 shares during the last quarter. Nuveen LLC boosted its stake in GigaCloud Technology by 32.2% during the fourth quarter. Nuveen LLC now owns 542,454 shares of the company’s stock worth $21,308,000 after buying an additional 132,107 shares during the period. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership bought a new position in GigaCloud Technology in the 3rd quarter valued at $14,335,000. Institutional investors own 34.94% of the company’s stock.

GigaCloud Technology Company Profile

GigaCloud Technology Inc (NASDAQ:GCT) is a China-based provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud computing solutions tailored for cross-border e-commerce. The company’s core offering, its Supply Chain Embedded E-commerce as a Service (SCEaaS) platform, integrates procurement, order management, warehousing, logistics and payment services into a unified cloud-based system. This end-to-end digital supply chain solution is designed to help small and medium-sized Chinese exporters efficiently connect with global buyers without the need to build and maintain their own infrastructure.

Through its modular, subscription-based SaaS model, GigaCloud enables merchants to scale operations on demand and minimize upfront capital expenditures.