The company reported a beat on earnings last night -- although that might not mean what you think. The retailer suffered a loss of $1.27 per share for the quarter.

Why Nordstrom Stock Popped Today

Nordstrom reported a surprise quarterly profit and better-than-expected revenue.

Nordstrom Posts Unexpected Profit and Shares Rise

Nordstrom shares opened higher after the retailer reported better-than-expected first quarter results. Yahoo Finance Live's Brad Smith and Diane King Hall breaks down what the results tell us about the consumer.

Nordstrom stock rises on earnings, full-year guidance

Nordstrom's (JWM) Q1 results reflect gains from the progress on its key priorities, improved trends at Nordstrom Rack and gross margin expansion, partly negated by the closure of Canada operations.

Nordstrom (JWN) Gains as Q1 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates

Nordstrom Inc (NYSE:JWN) reported a surprise first-quarter profit of 7 cents per share this morning, compared to the losses of 13 cents per share analysts anticipated.

Options Traders Blast Nordstrom Stock After Surprise Profit

In the previous quarter, PYMNTS dubbed Nordstrom's strategy of excessive discounting as the “big blue mistake.” However, on Wednesday (May 31), the retailer has proven itself resilient by posting a surprise quarterly profit and surpassing revenue estimates.

Nordstrom Defies Retail Slump With Surprising Quarterly Profit and Strong Revenue Growth

Nordstrom, Inc., a fashion retailer, provides apparels, shoes, beauty, accessories, and home goods for women, men, young adults, and children. It offers a range of brand name and private label merchandise through various channels, such as Nordstrom branded stores and online at Nordstrom.com; TrunkClub.com; Nordstrom.ca; Nordstrom stores; Nordstrom Rack stores; Nordstrom Locals; Nordstromrack.com and HauteLook; clearance stores under the Last Chance name; Trunk Club clubhouses; and Jeffrey boutiques. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 94 Nordstrom stores and 240 Nordstrom Rack stores in the United States; 2 clearance stores; and 7 Nordstrom Local service hubs, as well as 6 Nordstrom stores and 7 Nordstrom Rack stores in Canada. Nordstrom, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.