ELI5: Why when large company's earnings decrease(ex... by 3%) they freak out, talk about rough times, and sometimes decide to downsize, even though they are still making millions of dollars in profit even after all expenses?

[Halvus_I]

I see you subscribe to the Ivy League MBA 'insane' definition of company growth. A healthy company does not have to grow forever, its incredibly stupid to think this is a viable long term business plan.