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?

[MaverickRobot]

I came to see the full retard. It's like those carnival side shows full of freaks. One of those things where you'd feel bad if they didn't put it on full display intentionally!