Why Did Zillow Stock Just Plunge While Redfin Stock Soared?

Recently, Zillow(NASDAQ: Z)(NASDAQ: ZG) reported its fourth-quarter earnings, and the stock plunged. And on the very same day, fellow real estate technology company Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) soared, even though it didn’t report its own results. In this video, I’ll break down the key numbers and why the stocks moved in different directions.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Feb. 17, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 18, 2025.

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