Wrapping up Q4 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the specialized consumer services stocks, including Matthews (NASDAQ:MATW) and its peers.

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The 11 specialized consumer services stocks we track reported a mixed Q4. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 0.6% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 0.5% below.

Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 9.4% since the latest earnings results.

Matthews (NASDAQ:MATW)

Originally a death care company, Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) is a diversified company offering ceremonial services, brand solutions and industrial technologies.

Matthews reported revenues of $401.8 million, down 10.7% year on year. This print fell short of analysts’ expectations by 5.9%. Overall, it was a softer quarter for the company with a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates and a miss of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

Matthews delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates and slowest revenue growth of the whole group. The stock is down 17.1% since reporting and currently trades at $24.45.

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Best Q4: Frontdoor (NASDAQ:FTDR)

Established in 2018 as a spin-off from ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Frontdoor (NASDAQ:FTDR) is a provider of home warranty and service plans.

Frontdoor reported revenues of $383 million, up 4.6% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 4.1%. The business had an exceptional quarter with an impressive beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

Frontdoor achieved the highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. Although it had a fine quarter compared to its peers, the market seems unhappy with the results as the stock is down 34.2% since reporting. It currently trades at $37.57.

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Weakest Q4: 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS)

Founded in 1976, 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) is an online retailer of flowers, gifts, and gourmet foods, serving customers globally.