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GameStop (GME) Stock Crashes 27% on Divestiture Cancellation
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GameStop Corp.GME saw its shares crash a major 27.2% on Jan 29, as management revealed that it is no longer pursuing the company's divestiture. In the past three months, the company has lost close to 23%, way worse than the industry 's decline of 12.6%.
Well, the company was exploring ways to improve shareholder returns as part of a strategic review that began in June 2018. The review also included GameStop considering plans to sell the business.
However, management stated that it has ceased efforts to undertake a divestiture, owing to scarcity of available funds, which would be required to satisfy any potential acquirer. Clearly, management's decision to abandon the sale came as a big blow to investors who were recently rejoicing on hearsays of a potential takeover deal.
Incidentally, earlier this month there were rumors that GameStop might announce a deal associated with its own takeover in February. Previously, there were rumors of private equity firms such as Sycamore Partners and Apollo Global Management being interested in the deal. In June 2018, Sycamore Partners emerged as the possible forerunner in this deal, per certain media reports. With so much brewing about GameStop's possible divestiture, yesterday's announcement was certainly a letdown for the company's investors.
This month, GameStop posted soft sales numbers for the holiday season. For the nine-week holiday period (ended Jan 5, 2019), the company generated total global sales of $2.63 billion, down 5% year over year. Nonetheless, comps for the holiday period grew 1.5%, reflecting 3.6% growth in the United States, offset by 3.1% decline internationally.
Apart from this, GameStop offloaded its Spring Mobile business this January for cash proceeds of nearly $735 million. Management is exploring options to efficiently utilize the sale proceeds, which include curtailing the company's debt load, sponsoring share buybacks or reinvesting in key video game and collectibles categories, among others.
Notably, GameStop's collectibles sales category has been profitable for the past few quarters. In the fiscal third quarter, sales of collectibles rose 11.7%, following an increase of 15.7% and 24.4% in the second and first quarters of fiscal 2018, respectively. The category was driven by continuous growth in domestic and international collectibles business. The company believes that it has a solid potential for sustained growth in this business. Moreover, GameStop seeks to strengthen this unit by widening its global footprint in video game stores, ThinkGeek and Zing stores along with e-commerce platforms.
We believe that concerted efforts to grow in this category along with GameStop's other initiatives are likely to aid this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock to revive in the forthcoming periods.
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Aaron's, Inc. AAN , with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 15.7%. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Abercrombie & Fitch ANF , also with a Zacks Rank #2, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 15.3%.
Dillard's, Inc. DDS , with a Zacks Rank #2, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 9.9%.
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In addition to the stocks discussed above, wouldn't you like to know about our 10 finest buy-and-holds for the year?
From more than 4,000 companies covered by the Zacks Rank, these 10 were picked by a process that consistently beats the market. Even during 2018 while the market dropped -5.2%, our Top 10s were up well into double-digits. And during bullish 2012 - 2017, they soared far above the market's +126.3%, reaching +181.9%.
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Dillard's, Inc. DDS , with a Zacks Rank #2, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 9.9%. Click to get this free report Aaron's, Inc. (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF): Get Free Report GameStop Corp. (GME): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Management is exploring options to efficiently utilize the sale proceeds, which include curtailing the company's debt load, sponsoring share buybacks or reinvesting in key video game and collectibles categories, among others.
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Click to get this free report Aaron's, Inc. (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF): Get Free Report GameStop Corp. (GME): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc. DDS , with a Zacks Rank #2, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 9.9%. Don't Miss These Solid Retail Stocks Aaron's, Inc. AAN , with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 15.7%.
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Click to get this free report Aaron's, Inc. (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF): Get Free Report GameStop Corp. (GME): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc. DDS , with a Zacks Rank #2, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 9.9%. Management is exploring options to efficiently utilize the sale proceeds, which include curtailing the company's debt load, sponsoring share buybacks or reinvesting in key video game and collectibles categories, among others.
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Dillard's, Inc. DDS , with a Zacks Rank #2, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 9.9%. Click to get this free report Aaron's, Inc. (AAN): Free Stock Analysis Report Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF): Get Free Report GameStop Corp. (GME): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Incidentally, earlier this month there were rumors that GameStop might announce a deal associated with its own takeover in February.
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Here's Why Investors Should Buy Dillard's Stock Right Now
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Dillard's Inc.DDS is an appropriate investment option, as it is well poised for growth on the back of solid prospects such as inventory management initiatives, increased trendy product offerings and shareholder friendly moves. Its efforts to capitalize on growth opportunities in physical stores and e-commerce also bode well.
Moreover, this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company's shares have gained 10.9%, against the industry 's decline of 2.1%. Additionally, the company has a VGM Score of B. Our research shows that stocks with a VGM Score of A or B combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 offer best investment opportunities.
What's Working in Favor of the Stock?
Dillard's is well positioned to benefit from growth opportunities in both its brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce business. This will help retain existing customers and attract new ones. The company is making efforts to boost growth across its e-commerce business. It is focusing on enhancing merchandise assortments and effective inventory management. Going forward, we expect the company to gain from its focus on increasing productivity at existing stores, developing a leading omni-channel platform and enhancing its domestic operations.
Further, the company offers a broad array of merchandise in its stores, featuring products from both national and exclusive brands. Moreover, Dillard's is focused on offering fashionable products to its customers and adding value through exceptional customer care service. We believe that the company's strategy of offering fashion forward and trendy products acts as a catalyst for attracting more customers.
Apart from these, Dillard's continues to generate strong free cash flows and focuses on returning value to its shareholders. In the first nine months of fiscal 2018, the company generated operating cash flows of $69.7 million and paid $8.4 million in dividends.
Additionally, the company bought back roughly 0.7 million shares for $54 million in the fiscal third quarter. As of Nov 3, 2018, the company had share buyback authorization of $442.9 million remaining under its $500-million share repurchase program announced in March 2018.
Growth Expectations
Growth prospects for Dillard's look encouraging. Earnings estimates for fiscal 2018 and 2019 have moved up in the past month. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2018 has increased by a penny to $5.74, while the same for fiscal 2019 has moved up 8 cents to $5.50.
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DSW, Inc. DSW has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 9% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Genesco, Inc. GCO has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 5% and a Zacks Rank #1.
Boot Barn Holdings BOOT has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 23% and a Zacks Rank #2.
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In addition to the stocks discussed above, wouldn't you like to know about our 10 finest buy-and-holds for the year?
From more than 4,000 companies covered by the Zacks Rank, these 10 were picked by a process that consistently beats the market. Even during 2018 while the market dropped -5.2%, our Top 10s were up well into double-digits. And during bullish 2012 - 2017, they soared far above the market's +126.3%, reaching +181.9%.
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Dillard's Inc.DDS is an appropriate investment option, as it is well poised for growth on the back of solid prospects such as inventory management initiatives, increased trendy product offerings and shareholder friendly moves. Click to get this free report Genesco Inc. (GCO): Free Stock Analysis Report DSW Inc. (DSW): Get Free Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Going forward, we expect the company to gain from its focus on increasing productivity at existing stores, developing a leading omni-channel platform and enhancing its domestic operations.
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Dillard's Inc.DDS is an appropriate investment option, as it is well poised for growth on the back of solid prospects such as inventory management initiatives, increased trendy product offerings and shareholder friendly moves. Click to get this free report Genesco Inc. (GCO): Free Stock Analysis Report DSW Inc. (DSW): Get Free Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Boot Barn Holdings BOOT has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 23% and a Zacks Rank #2.
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Click to get this free report Genesco Inc. (GCO): Free Stock Analysis Report DSW Inc. (DSW): Get Free Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc.DDS is an appropriate investment option, as it is well poised for growth on the back of solid prospects such as inventory management initiatives, increased trendy product offerings and shareholder friendly moves. 3 More Stocks Worth a Look DSW, Inc. DSW has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 9% and a Zacks Rank #1.
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Dillard's Inc.DDS is an appropriate investment option, as it is well poised for growth on the back of solid prospects such as inventory management initiatives, increased trendy product offerings and shareholder friendly moves. Click to get this free report Genesco Inc. (GCO): Free Stock Analysis Report DSW Inc. (DSW): Get Free Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company's shares have gained 10.9%, against the industry 's decline of 2.1%.
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2019-01-29 00:00:00 UTC
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Factors Likely to Drive Ralph Lauren's (RL) Q3 Earnings
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Ralph Lauren CorporationRL is slated to release third-quarter fiscal 2019 results on Feb 5, before the opening bell. The company has an impressive earnings surprise history, having outpaced estimates in the last 15 quarters. Also, it delivered average four-quarter positive earnings surprise of 7%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is pegged at $2.14, reflecting 5.4% growth year over year. Notably, the consensus mark remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Ralph Lauren Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
Ralph Lauren Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | Ralph Lauren Corporation Quote
Let's see how things are shaping up prior to the earnings announcement.
Factors at Play
Ralph Lauren has been benefiting from initiatives - including stringent focus on consumer demand, efforts to elevate and energize brands, and balance growth and productivity. Moreover, significant progress on the Next Great Chapter growth plan has been aiding its earnings performance over the past few quarters. The company expects to execute this growth plan through by five priorities including - winning over a new generation of customers; energizing core products and accelerating underdeveloped categories; drive targeted expansion in its regions and channels; lead with digital; and operate with discipline to fuel growth.
Ralph Lauren is well on track with its restructuring plan. The company recently outlined a restructuring plan (Fiscal 2019 Restructuring Plan), which is likely to generate savings of roughly $60-$80 million in fiscal 2019. These savings will be incremental to savings of roughly $140 million to be realized in association with the Way Forward Plan.
Furthermore, the company's results will continue to reflect gains from the focus on international expansion. It sees immense potential to expand in Europe, where it currently has only 21 full-price stores. The company plans to open five more stores in Europe in the second half of fiscal 2019, with more than 100 stores planned in the next five years. Additionally, its digital business is expected to significantly contribute to growth in the fiscal third quarter. Moreover, the company's digital wholesale business has been witnessing marked improvements, which is driving market share gains in this channel at key retailers and categories.
Despite improvements, the North America segment continues to suffer due to soft in-store traffic and challenging wholesale business. The company projects challenging revenues for the North America wholesale business in the second half of fiscal 2019 due to the timing of off-price shipments. Additionally, currency headwinds are likely to impact revenue growth throughout fiscal 2019.
Soft outlook weighed on the stock's performance in the last three months. Notably, the stock has declined 12.2% in the past three months, wider than the industry 's decrease of 2.6%. However, it has gained 11.2% in the past month, reflecting a positive sentiment ahead o f earnings .
Zacks Model
Our proven model shows that Ralph Lauren is likely to bea t earnings estimates in the fiscal second quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both - a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) - for this to happen. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Ralph Lauren has an Earnings ESP of +0.86% and Zacks Rank #3, which makes us reasonably confident of an earnings beat.
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Here are some other companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these too have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:
Deckers Outdoor Corporation DECK has an Earnings ESP of +3.63% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2.
L Brands Inc. LB has an Earnings ESP of +0.91% and a Zacks Rank #2.
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Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. Click to get this free report L Brands, Inc. (LB): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK): Free Stock Analysis Report Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Factors at Play Ralph Lauren has been benefiting from initiatives - including stringent focus on consumer demand, efforts to elevate and energize brands, and balance growth and productivity.
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Click to get this free report L Brands, Inc. (LB): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK): Free Stock Analysis Report Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. Ralph Lauren Corporation Price and EPS Surprise Ralph Lauren Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | Ralph Lauren Corporation Quote Let's see how things are shaping up prior to the earnings announcement.
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Click to get this free report L Brands, Inc. (LB): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK): Free Stock Analysis Report Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. Ralph Lauren Corporation Price and EPS Surprise Ralph Lauren Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | Ralph Lauren Corporation Quote Let's see how things are shaping up prior to the earnings announcement.
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Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. Click to get this free report L Brands, Inc. (LB): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK): Free Stock Analysis Report Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company plans to open five more stores in Europe in the second half of fiscal 2019, with more than 100 stores planned in the next five years.
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Deckers (DECK) Q3 Earnings Likely to Increase Y/Y: Here's Why
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Deckers Outdoor CorporationDECK is slated to report third-quarter fiscal 2019 results on Jan 31, after the market closes . In the last four quarters, this Goleta, CA-based footwear and apparel retailer outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 69.1%. Investors are counting on another beat by Deckers in the to-be-reported quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is pegged at $5.31 compared with $4.97 in the year-ago quarter. We note that the Zacks Consensus Estimate has improved by 7 cents in the past 30 days. The consensus estimate for revenues currently is pegged at $826.9 million, showing an improvement of approximately 2% from the year-ago quarter. If all goes well, this will be the eighth straight quarter of positive earnings and sales surprises.
Key Factors Influencing Q3
Deckers is targeting profitable markets. The company is focused on product innovation and store augmentation plan. Further, the company's focus on expanding brand assortments, bringing more innovative line of products, targeting consumers through marketing and optimizing omni-channel distribution bodes well. These are likely to have a favorable impact on the to-be-reported quarter.
In keeping with the changing trends, Deckers has made substantial investments to strengthen online presence and open smaller concept omni-channel outlets. Additionally, the company has undertaken strategic initiatives to drive growth.
Management had earlier guided third-quarter net sales in the range of $805-$825 million compared with $810.5 million a year ago. The company had projected earnings in the band of $5.10-$5.25.
However, industry experts are concerned about Deckers' over-reliance on the UGG brand. In the event of stagnation or decline in UGG sales growth, the company's overall results will be affected. This is because the percentage of contribution from the company's other brands are too minimal to offset any slowdown in UGG sales.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate of revenues for Sanuk brand is $13.3 million, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of about 4.7%, while the same for Teva brand is $18.9 million, indicating a decline of approximately 3.1% year over year. Sales from UGG brand are expected at $726 million, down 1.2% from the prior-year period.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Deckers Outdoor Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Deckers Outdoor Corporation Quote
Model Predicts Higher Probability of Earnings Beat
Our proven model shows that Deckers is likely to beat estimates this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both - a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) and a positive Earnings ESP - for this to happen. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Deckers has an Earnings ESP of +3.63% and a Zacks Rank #1. This makes us reasonably confident that it is likely to outperform estimates.
3 More Stocks With Favorable Combination
Here are three other companies you may want to consider as our model shows that these too have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:
Foot Locker FL has an Earnings ESP of +1.47% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2.
Five Below FIVE has an Earnings ESP of +0.45% and a Zacks Rank #2.
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Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. Click to get this free report Foot Locker, Inc. (FL): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Deckers Outdoor CorporationDECK is slated to report third-quarter fiscal 2019 results on Jan 31, after the market closes .
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Click to get this free report Foot Locker, Inc. (FL): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. Deckers Outdoor Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Deckers Outdoor Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Deckers Outdoor Corporation Quote Model Predicts Higher Probability of Earnings Beat Our proven model shows that Deckers is likely to beat estimates this quarter.
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Click to get this free report Foot Locker, Inc. (FL): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. Deckers Outdoor Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Deckers Outdoor Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Deckers Outdoor Corporation Quote Model Predicts Higher Probability of Earnings Beat Our proven model shows that Deckers is likely to beat estimates this quarter.
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Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. Click to get this free report Foot Locker, Inc. (FL): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is pegged at $5.31 compared with $4.97 in the year-ago quarter.
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Tractor Supply (TSCO) Q4 Earnings: Can it Top Estimates Again?
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Tractor Supply CompanyTSCO is slated to release fourth-quarter 2018 results on Jan 31.
The company has delivered a positive earnings surprise in three of the trailing four quarters, the average beat being 4.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter earnings is pegged at $1.09, mirroring 19.8% growth year over year. Notably, estimates have been stable over the past 30 days.
A glimpse of the company's share price performance shows that it has outperformed the industry in the past six months. The stock has advanced 13.7% compared with the industry's 5.9% growth.
What You Should Know Prior to 4Q18
Tractor Supply is benefiting from its robust omni-channel efforts and 'Neighbor's Club' customer rewards program. Moreover, its solid store-growth endeavors, ONETractor initiatives and investment in everyday businesses remain impressive. The company's consistent focus on integrating its physical and digital operations to offer consumers a seamless shopping experience is also commendable.
Currently, the company is progressing well with the integration of Petsense, which is likely to help the company strengthen its foothold in the flourishing pet market. Meanwhile, higher store transaction count and average ticket have been driving its comparable-store sales (comps).
Tractor Supply is also working to strike a balance between initiatives and investments in stores and distribution centers with strict cost disciplines and operational efficiencies. These, in turn, are likely to minimize expenses and boost profits. All these initiatives are likely to bolster the company's top line and profitability in the to-be-reported quarter.
Notably, Tractor Supply reported 25th straight quarter of double-digit e-commerce sales growth in the third quarter of 2018. Management had earlier anticipated opening of 80 flagship and 20 Petsense stores in 2018. It projects net sales of $7.84-$7.87 billion, up from $7.26 billion recorded in 2017. Comps are anticipated to grow 4-4.5% compared with a 2.7% improvement last year. Earnings per share are envisioned in the band of $4.23-$4.27, which reflects a sharp increase from $3.33 earned in 2017.
For revenues, the Zacks Consensus Estimate stands at $2,099 million, up nearly 7.5% from the year-ago quarter.
While all the aforementioned factors hold promise, higher cost of investments toward infrastructure and technology might dent the company's margins and overall profitability. Also, elevated freight costs coupled with increased selling, general and administrative expenses due to higher incentive compensation remain concerns.
Zacks Model
Our proven model clearly shows that Tractor Supply is likely to beat estimates in the fourth quarter because it has the right combination of the two key ingredients. A stock needs to have both - a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) - for this to happen. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Tractor Supply Company Price and EPS Surprise
Tractor Supply Company Price and EPS Surprise | Tractor Supply Company Quote
Tractor Supply has an Earnings ESP of +0.76% and a Zacks Rank #2, making us confident of an earnings beat.
Other Stocks With Favorable Combination
Here are some other companies you may want to consider as our model shows that these too have the right combination of elements to beat estimates:
Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Amazon.com, Inc. AMZN has an Earnings ESP of +0.68% and a Zacks Rank #2.
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. BECN has an Earnings ESP of +0.82% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Other Stocks With Favorable Combination Here are some other companies you may want to consider as our model shows that these too have the right combination of elements to beat estimates: Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Get Free Report Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN): Get Free Report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company's consistent focus on integrating its physical and digital operations to offer consumers a seamless shopping experience is also commendable.
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Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Get Free Report Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN): Get Free Report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Other Stocks With Favorable Combination Here are some other companies you may want to consider as our model shows that these too have the right combination of elements to beat estimates: Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. A stock needs to have both - a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) - for this to happen.
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Other Stocks With Favorable Combination Here are some other companies you may want to consider as our model shows that these too have the right combination of elements to beat estimates: Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Get Free Report Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN): Get Free Report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Tractor Supply Company Price and EPS Surprise Tractor Supply Company Price and EPS Surprise | Tractor Supply Company Quote Tractor Supply has an Earnings ESP of +0.76% and a Zacks Rank #2, making us confident of an earnings beat.
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Other Stocks With Favorable Combination Here are some other companies you may want to consider as our model shows that these too have the right combination of elements to beat estimates: Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.56% and a Zacks Rank #2. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Get Free Report Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN): Get Free Report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Notably, Tractor Supply reported 25th straight quarter of double-digit e-commerce sales growth in the third quarter of 2018.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Casey's General Stores, Dillard's, Five Below and Tractor Supply
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - January 23, 2019 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Casey's General Stores, Inc. CASY , Dillard's, Inc. DDS , Five Below, Inc. FIVE and Tractor Supply Company TSCO .
Here are highlights from Tuesday's Analyst Blog:
5 Retail Stocks Likely to Beat Earnings Estimates This Quarter
The Wall Street is juggling with various macro and micro issues at the moment that have a direct or an indirect bearing on consumer sentiment. Per the preliminary report from the University of Michigan, consumer sentiment index dipped to its lowest level in two years in January, owing to a host of reasons that raise concerns about the prospects of the economy.
Issues such as U.S.-China trade conflict, volatile crude prices, tightening of monetary policy, partial government shutdown and slowing global economy gravely hurt the consumer sentiment that tumbled to 90.7 in January 2019 - its lowest since October 2016 - from 98.3 in December 2018. Fading of tax-cut benefit and concerns related to the moderating pace of economic growth in 2019 were other dampening factors.
Apparently, consumers' expectations about the economy have somewhat petered out. There is a lingering fear that a fall in consumer sentiment may impact consumers' spending pattern, which accounts for over two-thirds of the U.S. economic activity. Undoubtedly, reluctance on the part of consumers to spend more is the last thing retailers want.
A group of investors believe that these factors will weigh on markets. Nonetheless, some experts chose to look on the sunny side with a strengthening labor market and rising disposable income. An uptick in this metric is welcome news for retailers. Notably, the U.S. economy added 312,000 jobs in December. Further, October and November's job data were revised higher.
It is hard to predict what awaits investors but with earnings season underway it would be prudent to invest in stocks that are likely trump earnings estimates. Here we have highlighted four Retail-Wholesale stocks with the combination of a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and a positive Earnings ESP . Per the latest Earnings Preview report, the sector is expected to record top and bottom-line growth of 4.7% and 18.7%, respectively, in this reporting cycle.
4 Prominent Picks
Casey's General Stores, Inc. , which is expected to report third-quarter fiscal 2019 results on Mar 6, is a solid bet with a long-term earnings growth rate of 8.9%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at 81 cents. In the preceding two quarters, the company has outperformed the consensus mark. This operator of convenience stores has an Earnings ESP of +18.15% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Investors can even count on Dillard's, Inc. with a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +2.56%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $2.74. The company registered average positive earnings surprise of 21.2% in the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%. This department store retailer is expected to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Feb 26.
Another lucrative option is Five Below, Inc. , a specialty value retailer. The stock has a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +0.45%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at $1.57. The company registered average positive earnings surprise of 9.1% in the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 30.3%. The company is expected to announce fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Mar 20.
You may also consider is Tractor Supply Company with a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +0.76%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $1.09. The company delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 4.6% in the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 12.2%. This operator of rural lifestyle retail stores is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2018 financial numbers on Jan 31.
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Casey's General Stores, Inc. CASY , Dillard's, Inc. DDS , Five Below, Inc. FIVE and Tractor Supply Company TSCO . Click to get this free report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are highlights from Tuesday's Analyst Blog: 5 Retail Stocks Likely to Beat Earnings Estimates This Quarter The Wall Street is juggling with various macro and micro issues at the moment that have a direct or an indirect bearing on consumer sentiment.
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Casey's General Stores, Inc. CASY , Dillard's, Inc. DDS , Five Below, Inc. FIVE and Tractor Supply Company TSCO . Click to get this free report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
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Click to get this free report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Casey's General Stores, Inc. CASY , Dillard's, Inc. DDS , Five Below, Inc. FIVE and Tractor Supply Company TSCO . Here are highlights from Tuesday's Analyst Blog: 5 Retail Stocks Likely to Beat Earnings Estimates This Quarter The Wall Street is juggling with various macro and micro issues at the moment that have a direct or an indirect bearing on consumer sentiment.
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Casey's General Stores, Inc. CASY , Dillard's, Inc. DDS , Five Below, Inc. FIVE and Tractor Supply Company TSCO . Click to get this free report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The stock has a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +0.45%.
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4 Retail Stocks to Boost Sentiment With a Likely Earnings Beat
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/4-retail-stocks-to-boost-sentiment-with-a-likely-earnings-beat-2019-01-22
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The Wall Street is juggling with various macro and micro issues at the moment that have a direct or an indirect bearing on consumer sentiment. Per the preliminary report from the University of Michigan, consumer sentiment index dipped to its lowest level in two years in January, owing to a host of reasons that raise concerns about the prospects of the economy.
Issues such as U.S.-China trade conflict, volatile crude prices, tightening of monetary policy, partial government shutdown and slowing global economy gravely hurt the consumer sentiment that tumbled to 90.7 in January 2019 - its lowest since October 2016 - from 98.3 in December 2018. Fading of tax-cut benefit and concerns related to the moderating pace of economic growth in 2019 were other dampening factors.
Apparently, consumers' expectations about the economy have somewhat petered out. There is a lingering fear that a fall in consumer sentiment may impact consumers' spending pattern, which accounts for over two-thirds of the U.S. economic activity. Undoubtedly, reluctance on the part of consumers to spend more is the last thing retailers want.
A group of investors believe that these factors will weigh on markets. Nonetheless, some experts chose to look on the sunny side with a strengthening labor market and rising disposable income. An uptick in this metric is welcome news for retailers. Notably, the U.S. economy added 312,000 jobs in December. Further, October and November's job data were revised higher.
It is hard to predict what awaits investors but with earnings season underway it would be prudent to invest in stocks that are likely trump earnings estimates. Here we have highlighted four Retail-Wholesale stocks with the combination of a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and a positive Earnings ESP . Per the latest Earnings Preview report, the sector is expected to record top and bottom-line growth of 4.7% and 18.7%, respectively, in this reporting cycle.
4 Prominent Picks
Casey's General Stores, Inc.CASY , which is expected to report third-quarter fiscal 2019 results on Mar 6, is a solid bet with a long-term earnings growth rate of 8.9%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at 81 cents. In the preceding two quarters, the company has outperformed the consensus mark. This operator of convenience stores has an Earnings ESP of +18.15% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Investors can even count on Dillard's, Inc.DDS with a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +2.56%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $2.74. The company registered average positive earnings surprise of 21.2% in the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%. This department store retailer is expected to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Feb 26.
Another lucrative option is Five Below, Inc.FIVE , a specialty value retailer. The stock has a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +0.45%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is pegged at $1.57. The company registered average positive earnings surprise of 9.1% in the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 30.3%. The company is expected to announce fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Mar 20.
You may also consider is Tractor Supply CompanyTSCO with a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +0.76%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $1.09. The company delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 4.6% in the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 12.2%. This operator of rural lifestyle retail stores is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2018 financial numbers on Jan 31.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Investors can even count on Dillard's, Inc.DDS with a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +2.56%. Click to get this free report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Per the preliminary report from the University of Michigan, consumer sentiment index dipped to its lowest level in two years in January, owing to a host of reasons that raise concerns about the prospects of the economy.
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Click to get this free report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Investors can even count on Dillard's, Inc.DDS with a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +2.56%. This department store retailer is expected to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Feb 26.
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Click to get this free report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Investors can even count on Dillard's, Inc.DDS with a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +2.56%. 4 Prominent Picks Casey's General Stores, Inc.CASY , which is expected to report third-quarter fiscal 2019 results on Mar 6, is a solid bet with a long-term earnings growth rate of 8.9%.
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Investors can even count on Dillard's, Inc.DDS with a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +2.56%. Click to get this free report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Tractor Supply Company (TSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The stock has a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +0.45%.
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Are Investors Undervaluing Dillard's (DDS) Right Now?
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While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies.
Looking at the history of these trends, perhaps none is more beloved than value investing. This strategy simply looks to identify companies that are being undervalued by the broader market. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Value will be some of the highest-quality value stocks on the market today.
One company value investors might notice is Dillard's (DDS). DDS is currently holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A.
DDS is also sporting a PEG ratio of 1.18. This figure is similar to the commonly-used P/E ratio, with the PEG ratio also factoring in a company's expected earnings growth rate. DDS's industry currently sports an average PEG of 1.45. Within the past year, DDS's PEG has been as high as 7.77 and as low as 1.04, with a median of 1.29.
We should also highlight that DDS has a P/B ratio of 1.08. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. DDS's current P/B looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/B of 1.96. DDS's P/B has been as high as 1.65 and as low as 0.95, with a median of 1.27, over the past year.
Finally, investors should note that DDS has a P/CF ratio of 3.74. This data point considers a firm's operating cash flow and is frequently used to find companies that are undervalued when considering their solid cash outlook. This stock's P/CF looks attractive against its industry's average P/CF of 4.59. DDS's P/CF has been as high as 5.83 and as low as 3.28, with a median of 4.51, all within the past year.
These are just a handful of the figures considered in Dillard's's great Value grade. Still, they help show that the stock is likely being undervalued at the moment. Add this to the strength of its earnings outlook, and we can clearly see that DDS is an impressive value stock right now.
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One company value investors might notice is Dillard's (DDS). DDS is currently holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. DDS is also sporting a PEG ratio of 1.18. DDS's industry currently sports an average PEG of 1.45.
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DDS's industry currently sports an average PEG of 1.45. Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. One company value investors might notice is Dillard's (DDS).
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DDS is currently holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. DDS is also sporting a PEG ratio of 1.18. One company value investors might notice is Dillard's (DDS). DDS's industry currently sports an average PEG of 1.45.
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One company value investors might notice is Dillard's (DDS). DDS is currently holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A. DDS is also sporting a PEG ratio of 1.18. DDS's industry currently sports an average PEG of 1.45.
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Mid-Day Update: Stock Rally Struggles as Trade Deal, Holiday Sales Disappoint Wall Street
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The lack of a tangible trade deal between the US and China coupled with disappointing holiday retail sales was undermining the stock market's four-day winning streak Thursday with the major market averages struggling to stay positive.
The longest winning streak on Wall Street since November was threatened by soft Chinese inflation data and little measurable progress on a trade deal, pulling US stock futures into the red and rekindling a flight into safe havens like precious metals and government securities.
The defensive tone was amplified by Macy's ( M ) underwhelming holiday sales and lowered FY18 comps, which permeated most of the retail sector with competitors like Kohl's ( KSS ), Nordstrom ( JWN ) and Dillard's ( DDS ) trading lower in sympathy. Consequently, the retail sector of the S&P 500 was down by as much as 4%. The airline sector was another laggard Thursday after a profit warning from American Airlines ( AAL ) sent the entire sector tumbling more than 3%.
Thursday morning's economic data was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise challenging morning. First time unemployment claims dropped by a much greater-than-expected 17,000 in the week ended Jan. 5 to a one-month low of 216,000.
Losses were also mitigated by an upcoming appearance by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell later this afternoon at the Economic Club of Washington DC. Given the recent chorus of dovish remarks from Fed presidents, and the re-calibration of the FOMC to accommodate the volatility in financial markets, investors are counting on Powell to give more assurances that the Fed takes Wall Street into account when formulating monetary policy.
European indices were mostly higher except for France's CAC-40 following a unexpected contraction in French industrial production of 1.3% vs estimates to remain unchanged. Germany's DAX and the Euro Stoxx 60 held onto modest gains.
Crude oil was down $0.13 to $52.23 per barrel. Natural gas was up $0.04 to $3.03 per 1 million BTU. Gold was down $2.40 to $1,289.60 an ounce, while silver was down $0.06 to $15.67 an ounce. Copper was down $0.02 to $2.64 per pound.
Among energy ETFs, the United States Oil Fund was down 0.18% to $11.03 with the United States Natural Gas Fund up 0.12% to 24.92. Among precious-metal funds, the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF was down 0.19% to 21.26 while SPDR Gold Shares were down 0.37% to 121.85. The iShares Silver Trust was down 0.73% to 14.67.
Here's where the markets stand at mid-day:
US MARKETS
NYSE Composite Index was up 27.69 points (+0.23%) to 11,805.52
Dow Jones Industrial Index was up 11.26 points (+0.05%) to 23,890.38
S&P 500 was up 1.38 points (+0.05%) to 2,586.59
Nasdaq Composite Index was up 5.72 points (+0.23%) to 6,963.06
GLOBAL SENTIMENT
FTSE 100 was up 36.24 points (+0.52%) to 6,942.87
DAX was up 28.27 points (+0.26%) to 10,921.59
CAC 40 was down 7.92 points (-0.17%) to 4,805.66
Nikkei 225 was down 263.26 points (-1.29%) to 20,163.80
Hang Seng Index was up 59.11 points (+0.22%) to 26,521.43
Shanghai China Composite Index was down 9.25 points (+0.36%) to 2,535.10
NYSE SECTOR INDICES
NYSE Energy Sector Index was down 25.63 points (-0.25%) to 10,107.50
NYSE Financial Sector Index was up 15.09 points (+0.21%) to 7,228.33
NYSE Healthcare Sector Index was down 23.97 points (-0.16%) to 15,128.42
UPSIDE MOVERS
(+) PRPO (+43.33%) Secured first US government customer for ICE COLD-PCR mutation technology
(+) DCIX (+33.35%) Plans to buy back up to $6 million shares
(+) VERI (+16.66%) Raised revenue expectations
DOWNSIDE MOVERS
(-) CGIX (-24.88%) Prices stock offering at 35% discount
(-) M (-18.90%) Cuts fiscal 2018 revenue growth estimate
(-) PAVM (-13.79%) Will resubmit 501(k) application for CarpX carpal tunnel device
(-) BKS (-11.33%) Issued outlook warning
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The defensive tone was amplified by Macy's ( M ) underwhelming holiday sales and lowered FY18 comps, which permeated most of the retail sector with competitors like Kohl's ( KSS ), Nordstrom ( JWN ) and Dillard's ( DDS ) trading lower in sympathy. The longest winning streak on Wall Street since November was threatened by soft Chinese inflation data and little measurable progress on a trade deal, pulling US stock futures into the red and rekindling a flight into safe havens like precious metals and government securities. Losses were also mitigated by an upcoming appearance by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell later this afternoon at the Economic Club of Washington DC.
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The defensive tone was amplified by Macy's ( M ) underwhelming holiday sales and lowered FY18 comps, which permeated most of the retail sector with competitors like Kohl's ( KSS ), Nordstrom ( JWN ) and Dillard's ( DDS ) trading lower in sympathy. The lack of a tangible trade deal between the US and China coupled with disappointing holiday retail sales was undermining the stock market's four-day winning streak Thursday with the major market averages struggling to stay positive. Among energy ETFs, the United States Oil Fund was down 0.18% to $11.03 with the United States Natural Gas Fund up 0.12% to 24.92.
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The defensive tone was amplified by Macy's ( M ) underwhelming holiday sales and lowered FY18 comps, which permeated most of the retail sector with competitors like Kohl's ( KSS ), Nordstrom ( JWN ) and Dillard's ( DDS ) trading lower in sympathy. NYSE Composite Index was up 27.69 points (+0.23%) to 11,805.52 Dow Jones Industrial Index was up 11.26 points (+0.05%) to 23,890.38 S&P 500 was up 1.38 points (+0.05%) to 2,586.59 Nasdaq Composite Index was up 5.72 points (+0.23%) to 6,963.06 FTSE 100 was up 36.24 points (+0.52%) to 6,942.87 DAX was up 28.27 points (+0.26%) to 10,921.59 CAC 40 was down 7.92 points (-0.17%) to 4,805.66 Nikkei 225 was down 263.26 points (-1.29%) to 20,163.80 Hang Seng Index was up 59.11 points (+0.22%) to 26,521.43 Shanghai China Composite Index was down 9.25 points (+0.36%) to 2,535.10
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The defensive tone was amplified by Macy's ( M ) underwhelming holiday sales and lowered FY18 comps, which permeated most of the retail sector with competitors like Kohl's ( KSS ), Nordstrom ( JWN ) and Dillard's ( DDS ) trading lower in sympathy. The lack of a tangible trade deal between the US and China coupled with disappointing holiday retail sales was undermining the stock market's four-day winning streak Thursday with the major market averages struggling to stay positive. Among energy ETFs, the United States Oil Fund was down 0.18% to $11.03 with the United States Natural Gas Fund up 0.12% to 24.92.
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - December 27, 2018 - Zacks Equity Research Dr. Reddy's Laboratories RDY as the Bull of the Day, Dillard's Inc DDS asthe Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Facebook FB , Netflix NFLX and Amazon Prime AMZN .
Here is a synopsis of all five stocks:
Bull of the Day :
Obviously, the last three months have been brutal for equity investors. Fears about interest rates, the yield curve, trade wars, budget impasses, Brexit, and a host of other concerns have conspired to take almost all stocks lower - in many cases sharply lower.
Blue-chips, tech stocks, small caps, and even the usually defensive sectors like heath care and consumer staples have all been sold off broadly. It's hard to find a stock that has even managed to keep its head above water as uneasiness turned to fear and then to panic.
Not all stocks have been battered, though.
Since the S&P 500 began the steep decline at the beginning of October that has taken that broad market index down 20%, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has actually gained almost 12%.
An Admirable Mission That's Also Profitable
Founded by a scientist who recognized that life-saving medications were often too expensive for a large portion of the world's population, Dr. Reddy's goal was to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines for as many people as possible. The realization of that goal is a state of the art research facility, employing 800 research scientists as well as extensive support personnel and with several strategic partnerships.
RDY's business is fully vertically integrated, offering products and services at all levels of the pharmaceutical supply chain - starting materials, intermediates, active ingredients and finished dosages. Their research encompasses cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, inflammation and bacterial infection, serving the world markets, focusing on India, the US, Europe and Russia.
The company is divided into three units, Pharmaceutical Services and Active ingredients, Global Generics and Proprietary Products.
Experience in navigating the various regulatory requirements in all of the jurisdictions in which they operate allows them to be first to market with in-demand and life-saving medications all around the world. In their most recent report to investors, the company lists "Actively work with the regulatory agencies for accelerating the new product approvals" as one of its key priorities.
Earlier in December, Dr. Reddy's won an important decision in US Federal Circuit court that will allow it to sell its generic version of Suboxone, which is widely prescribed to treat opioid use disorder - a potentially enormous market for RDY as that epidemic continues to grow in the US, and also potentially a life-saver for those who are afflicted.
Financials
Having earned $1.01/share in FY 2018, future estimates are on the rise for RDY, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for FY 2019 currently at $1.42/share - an increase of 40%. Estimates for FY 2020 show even stronger growth, up another 50% to $2.13/share.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Though it currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of 26X, which is a premium to the Drug Industry average of 19X, RDY's strong balance sheet boasts a debt/equity ratio of just 21%, well below the industry average of 66%, potentially allowing the company to make strategic investments and/or acquisitions that might not be feasible for the competition.
Even when the market looks dark for almost all stocks, there are still some shining stars out there, and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has certainly been one of them.
Bear of the Day :
Through the good and bad periods for the equity markets in 2018, it's been an especially interesting environment for retail stocks. In many cases, it has been feast or famine with some spectacular success stories and some real duds.
Lululemon and Restoration Hardware are both still showing outstanding 2018 gains even in a weak overall market, and Macy's and Kohl's Stores are certainly holding their own as well, with double-digit YTD returns that look awfully good compared to an 11% loss in the S&P 500.
Dillard's Inc is unfortunately one of the retailers that has not fared nearly as well and analyst estimates going forward are not optimistic about an imminent turnaround.
Dillard's finds itself in an uncomfortable position in the retail space, not high-end enough in terms of brand cache to command premium margins, yet with its goods not inexpensive enough to attract the more budget minded customers.
Third quarter results at DDS showed an increase of 3% in same store sales - typically a good sign for retailers, yet net earnings were only $0.27/share, well below the $0.50 they posted in net earnings in the same quarter in 2017 and badly missing the Zacks Consensus Earnings Estimate of $0.56/share.
CEO William T. Dillard II explained, "While we are encouraged by our 3% comparable sales performance, this was a disappointing quarter as markdowns weighed heavily on gross margin, particularly in the first month."
Basically, increased sales numbers don't matter much if you have to drop prices to achieve them.
Shares of DDS are nearly 40% off of their 52-week highs reached in June.
After the big miss, analysts began revising their full year earnings forecasts downward and the consensus has fallen from $6.48/share 60 days ago, to $5.73/share currently.
The consensus estimate for 2020 has fallen by a similar percentage, from $6.03/share to $5.42/share.
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Citron Turns Bullish: Buy Facebook (FB) in 2019?
Shares of Facebook surged over 8% Wednesday after Citron Research and Andrew Left raised their price target for the embattled social media powerhouse, citing Facebook's long-term appeal. So the question is should investors buy Facebook stock on the dip as we inch closer to 2019?
Citron
Well-known short seller Andrew Left of Citron thinks that Facebook stock could reach $160 per share in 2019. The firm pointed out that the company's user data and privacy scandals have had little impact on Facebook's user base and revenues.
Citron and Left dove into just how impressive Facebook's user base is, which should help it continue to attract advertisers as non-ad supported platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime attract more and more customers. Plus, the firm presented its case as to why Facebook is hardly "evil" compared to many other firms in a report titled " Citron Research Backing Up the Sleigh on Facebook ."
"Books have been written and movies have been made on the Facebook is evil topic, but never before has Facebook been this compelling of an investment opportunity," Citron wrote.
"As investors have become overly concerned about the short-term noise of privacy and propaganda, they have forgotten to look at the earnings power and potential of the most advanced advertising tool with global reach in messaging, networking, and the future of shopping. The Facebook platform has advanced a long way and has turned this research firm from a one-time skeptic to a major bull."
Shares of Facebook climbed over 8% to reach $134.18 per share Wednesday after investors reacted positively to Citron calling the social media giant its "2019 S&P Stock of the Year." Despite Wednesday's climb, FB stock would have room for roughly 20% growth before it hit Citron's 2019 target.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - December 27, 2018 - Zacks Equity Research Dr. Reddy's Laboratories RDY as the Bull of the Day, Dillard's Inc DDS asthe Bear of the Day. Third quarter results at DDS showed an increase of 3% in same store sales - typically a good sign for retailers, yet net earnings were only $0.27/share, well below the $0.50 they posted in net earnings in the same quarter in 2017 and badly missing the Zacks Consensus Earnings Estimate of $0.56/share. Shares of DDS are nearly 40% off of their 52-week highs reached in June.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - December 27, 2018 - Zacks Equity Research Dr. Reddy's Laboratories RDY as the Bull of the Day, Dillard's Inc DDS asthe Bear of the Day. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX): Free Stock Analysis Report Facebook, Inc. (FB): Free Stock Analysis Report Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd (RDY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Third quarter results at DDS showed an increase of 3% in same store sales - typically a good sign for retailers, yet net earnings were only $0.27/share, well below the $0.50 they posted in net earnings in the same quarter in 2017 and badly missing the Zacks Consensus Earnings Estimate of $0.56/share.
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Third quarter results at DDS showed an increase of 3% in same store sales - typically a good sign for retailers, yet net earnings were only $0.27/share, well below the $0.50 they posted in net earnings in the same quarter in 2017 and badly missing the Zacks Consensus Earnings Estimate of $0.56/share. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX): Free Stock Analysis Report Facebook, Inc. (FB): Free Stock Analysis Report Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd (RDY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - December 27, 2018 - Zacks Equity Research Dr. Reddy's Laboratories RDY as the Bull of the Day, Dillard's Inc DDS asthe Bear of the Day.
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Third quarter results at DDS showed an increase of 3% in same store sales - typically a good sign for retailers, yet net earnings were only $0.27/share, well below the $0.50 they posted in net earnings in the same quarter in 2017 and badly missing the Zacks Consensus Earnings Estimate of $0.56/share. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - December 27, 2018 - Zacks Equity Research Dr. Reddy's Laboratories RDY as the Bull of the Day, Dillard's Inc DDS asthe Bear of the Day. Shares of DDS are nearly 40% off of their 52-week highs reached in June.
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Macy's (M) Up More Than 20% YTD, Stock Well Poised for 2019
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Macy's, Inc.M) has been taking up several initiatives to adapt to the changing dynamics of its industry. Notably, this Cincinnati, OH-based company looks well poised to enter 2019 on a solid note on steady economic growth, buoyant consumer confidence and rising disposable income.
Investments in long-term endeavors may exert pressure on margins in the near term. Nonetheless, looking beyond the short-term impediments, these steps are vital for attaining long-term goals. Clearly, this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has managed a decent run on the bourses year to date. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here .
We note shares of this department store retailer have risen roughly 21.5% so far this year. The stock has not only fared better than the Zacks Retail-Regional Department Stores industry that climbed 10.7% but also the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector that rose a meagre 1%. Meanwhile, shares of other stocks in the industry like Kohl's KSS , Dillard's, Inc. DDS and J. C. Penney JCP have gained 13% and 2.4%, and lost 62%, respectively.
A Sneak Peek
Macy's sustained focus on price optimization, inventory management, merchandise planning and private label offering are the primary catalysts aiding the company in catering to customer-oriented demand and improving in-store shopping experience. In an attempt to increase sales, profitability and cash flows, the company has been taking steps such as integration of operations as well as developing omni-channel capabilities and online order fulfillment centers.
Moreover, the company has undertaken initiatives - Macy's Backstage off-price business, the launch of Bronze Program, Growth50 stores, Vendor Direct and expansion of Bluemercury - to keep itself on the growth trajectory. Management intends to expand Growth 50 stores strategy to another 100 stores in fiscal 2019.
The company also introduced various innovative services including Apple Pay, Same Day Delivery, Enhanced Shopping Apps, Innovation in Stores Selling Technology, Macy's Image Search and Macy's Wallet/Bloomingdale's Wallet. The company's "Buy Online Pickup in Store" initiative is also gaining traction. Macy's added a new feature to its mobile app called Mobile Checkout, which enables customers to scan bar codes of items and pay via smartphones.
Macy's acquired STORY, a concept store, to enhance in-store customer experience. Further, it has taken a minority stake in b8ta, a technology retailer that enables customers to try, buy and learn about new tech products. The company's investment is seen as part of enhancing customer shopping experience at its The Market @ Macy's, a store-within-a-store retail concept.
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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Meanwhile, shares of other stocks in the industry like Kohl's KSS , Dillard's, Inc. DDS and J. C. Penney JCP have gained 13% and 2.4%, and lost 62%, respectively. Click to get this free report J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Notably, this Cincinnati, OH-based company looks well poised to enter 2019 on a solid note on steady economic growth, buoyant consumer confidence and rising disposable income.
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Meanwhile, shares of other stocks in the industry like Kohl's KSS , Dillard's, Inc. DDS and J. C. Penney JCP have gained 13% and 2.4%, and lost 62%, respectively. Click to get this free report J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company also introduced various innovative services including Apple Pay, Same Day Delivery, Enhanced Shopping Apps, Innovation in Stores Selling Technology, Macy's Image Search and Macy's Wallet/Bloomingdale's Wallet.
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Click to get this free report J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Meanwhile, shares of other stocks in the industry like Kohl's KSS , Dillard's, Inc. DDS and J. C. Penney JCP have gained 13% and 2.4%, and lost 62%, respectively. The company also introduced various innovative services including Apple Pay, Same Day Delivery, Enhanced Shopping Apps, Innovation in Stores Selling Technology, Macy's Image Search and Macy's Wallet/Bloomingdale's Wallet.
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Meanwhile, shares of other stocks in the industry like Kohl's KSS , Dillard's, Inc. DDS and J. C. Penney JCP have gained 13% and 2.4%, and lost 62%, respectively. Click to get this free report J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here .
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Sharp Friday Selloff Pulls Week Into the Red
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SPECIAL ALERT: Keep an eye out for our brand-new 5 Stocks Set to Double special report which includes five stocks our team believes have the potential to grow +100% in the next 12 months. This latest report will be posted at 10:00 a.m. ET on Monday morning and features favorite stocks from Sheraz Mian, Tracey Ryniec, Ben Rains, Neena Mishra, CFA, FRM, and David Borun. Log on to Zacks.com Monday morning to access these stocks.
With all this volatility in the air, we knew not to get too excited about the market's weekly gains heading into Friday's session. The skepticism was certainly warranted.
Stocks just don't feel like moving higher right now, as they struggle with a number of uncertainties. The major indices are taking any chance they get to sell off, and fears over slowing growth in China and Europe provided enough of a reason today.
The Dow dropped 2.02% Friday (or just under 500 points) to 24,100.51, while the S&P is now right at that important level of 2600 after slipping 1.91% to 2599.95. These indices were each down by about 1.2% this week.
The NASDAQ was being scrappy all week as the beleaguered tech space sporadically showed signs of life. But today it slipped 2.26% (or nearly 160 points) to 6910.67. The index declined about 0.8% this week.
Weaker-than-expected economic data from China and Europe completely overshadowed positive retail data here in the U.S., which bodes well for the holiday season. And President Trump tweeted that "China wants to make a big and very comprehensive deal. It could happen, and rather soon!"
But the market was having none of it on Friday. It wants some real movement on the trade issues. Tweets aren't working anymore.
The big news next week will be the Fed meeting starting on Tuesday. Fed Chair Powell and Friends are still expected to hike rates for the fourth time this year. But what about next year? We've heard some dovish sentiment of late amid this correction, so the market will be paying close attention to the language for any additional signs that future increases may be delayed. A Santa Claus Rally in the final week of 2018 may just depend on what these folks have to say.
And let's not forget that this skittish market can react dramatically to any headline that comes our way. Let's get ready for another choppy week heading into the holiday.
Today's Portfolio Highlights:
TAZR Trader: With the market remaining under pressure even in the historically strong month of December, Kevin felt it was time to "start training our 'short' muscles for the increased volatility". On Friday, the editor initiated two small test positions by shorting retailer Dillard's (DDS) and amusement park operator Six Flags (SIX). Both of these stocks are Zacks Rank 5s (Strong Sells) after disappointing quarters that included negative earnings surprises and lowered guidances.
Meanwhile, with Micron set to report earnings next Tuesday, Kevin also added a 10% position in Direxion Semiconductor 3X Bear ETF (SOXS). Basically, as goes MU, so goes the semiconductors. Shares and earnings estimates for the stock are heading lower, and the editor plans to capitalize on the weakness with this bearish move. Read the complete commentary for specifics on these moves and a look at MU's chart.
Insider Trader:"It was another nasty day on Wall Street to finish the week. And while there was a lot of red, unfortunately, this just simply wasn't one of those "panic selling" type of days. In fact, today's sell off was extraordinarily orderly which is bad news for those of us looking for a market bottom.
"But all this bearishness is still really bullish. I've seen so many recession calls for both 2019 and 2020 that most would probably say it's a 100% certainty that we're going to get one. But are we? All this agreement has me thinking that they're all going to get it wrong.
"As I've said in the past, you get capitulation after a panic. Those last hold outs, like me, start throwing in the towel. But instead, I'm looking for buying opportunities." -- Tracy Ryniec
Have a Great Weekend,
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On Friday, the editor initiated two small test positions by shorting retailer Dillard's (DDS) and amusement park operator Six Flags (SIX). ET on Monday morning and features favorite stocks from Sheraz Mian, Tracey Ryniec, Ben Rains, Neena Mishra, CFA, FRM, and David Borun. We've heard some dovish sentiment of late amid this correction, so the market will be paying close attention to the language for any additional signs that future increases may be delayed.
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On Friday, the editor initiated two small test positions by shorting retailer Dillard's (DDS) and amusement park operator Six Flags (SIX). Weaker-than-expected economic data from China and Europe completely overshadowed positive retail data here in the U.S., which bodes well for the holiday season. Our services cover everything from value stocks and momentum trades to insider buying and positive earnings surprises (which we've predicted with an astonishing 80%+ accuracy).
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On Friday, the editor initiated two small test positions by shorting retailer Dillard's (DDS) and amusement park operator Six Flags (SIX). SPECIAL ALERT: Keep an eye out for our brand-new 5 Stocks Set to Double special report which includes five stocks our team believes have the potential to grow +100% in the next 12 months. Today's Portfolio Highlights: TAZR Trader: With the market remaining under pressure even in the historically strong month of December, Kevin felt it was time to "start training our 'short' muscles for the increased volatility".
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On Friday, the editor initiated two small test positions by shorting retailer Dillard's (DDS) and amusement park operator Six Flags (SIX). These indices were each down by about 1.2% this week. But the market was having none of it on Friday.
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Dillard's (DDS) Down 2.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Dillard's (DDS). Shares have lost about 2.2% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Dillard's due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
Dillard's Q3 Earnings Misses Estimates
Dillard's reported earnings per share of 27 cents, down 34.1% from adjusted earnings of 41 cents earned in the prior-year quarter. The bottom line also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 56 cents. Results were primarily hurt by higher markdowns, particularly in the first month, which significantly impacted margins. However, the company's performance improved as the quarter progressed and sales improved.
Further, the company's constant efforts to capitalize on growth opportunities in its brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce business remain encouraging. Its focus on increasing productivity, enhancing domestic operations and developing omni-channel platform is also likely to strengthen the customer base.
Total revenues (including service charges and other income) were $1,455 million, which improved 4.2% from the year-ago quarter and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,384 million.
Dillard's net sales (including CDI Contractors LLC or CDI) rose 4.7% year over year to $1,419.2 million in the reported quarter. Merchandise sales, excluding CDI, increased 2.2% to $1,342 million. Sales in comparable stores for the 13-week period (ended Nov 3, 2018) increased 3% from the year-ago period.
During the fiscal third quarter, ladies' accessories and lingerie, and juniors' and children's apparel categories displayed above-average performances. This was followed by slight improvements in men's apparel and accessories, and home and furniture. While the shoes category performed consistently well, ladies' apparel and cosmetics garnered below average performances. Notably, the western region performed exceedingly well, followed by the eastern and central regions, respectively.
Consolidated gross margin decreased 160 basis points (bps), which marked a greater decline compared with retail operations as volume increased for CDI, which is a lower margin business. Gross margin from retail operations (excluding CDI) contracted 87 bps, mainly due to higher markdowns, particularly in the first month. Nonetheless, the company witnessed an improvement as the reported quarter progressed and sales turned positive.
Dillard's SG&A expenses (as a percentage of sales) were down 70 bps from last year to 29.5%. In dollar terms, the SG&A expenses increased 2.3% to $418.9 million, driven by higher selling payroll expenses.
Financial Details
Dillard's ended the fiscal third quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $78.2 million, long-term debt and capital leases of $367.5 million, and total shareholders' equity of $1,625.3 million. As of Nov 3, 2018, merchandise inventories improved 4.4% year over year to $2,043.7 million.
In the first nine months of fiscal 2018, the company generated cash from operating activities of $69.7 million. Further, it remained committed to rewarding shareholders with dividends and buybacks. The company paid $8.4 million in cash dividends in the first nine months of fiscal 2018.
Concurrent with the earnings release, the company declared a cash dividend of 10 cents per share, payable on Feb 4, 2018, to shareholders with record as of Dec 31, 2018.
During the fiscal third quarter, the company bought back roughly 0.7 million shares for $54 million under its $500-million repurchase program announced in March 2018. As of Nov 3, 2018, the company had $442.9 million worth of share buyback authorization remaining under its March 2018 program.
Store Update
As of Nov 3, 2018, Dillard's had about 265 namesake outlets and 27 clearance centers, operating in 29 states alongside an online store at www.dillards.com. Its total square footage as of Nov 3 was 49.1 million.
After the end of the fiscal third quarter, the company opened its expanded store at The Oaks Mall in Gainesville, FL, on Nov 14 with additional 90,000 square feet of space. Further, the company announced that it plans to close stores in West Town Center in Cincinnati, OH, in the fiscal fourth quarter and in Arrowhead Mall in Muskogee, OK, in spring 2019. These stores enclose an area of 115,000 and 70,000 square feet, respectively.
Fiscal 2018 View
Dillard's reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2018. The company expects rentals of approximately $29 million compared with $28 million in fiscal 2017. Net interest and debt expenses are anticipated to be $54 million versus $63 million in fiscal 2017. Furthermore, it continues to project capital expenditure of about $140 million for fiscal 2018 compared with $130 million spent last year.
For fiscal 2018, depreciation and amortization expenses are projected to be $225 million compared with $232 million in fiscal 2017.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
Fresh estimates followed a downward path over the past two months. The consensus estimate has shifted -5.62% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
At this time, Dillard's has a subpar Growth Score of D, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. However, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top quintile for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Dillard's has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Dillard's (DDS). Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Concurrent with the earnings release, the company declared a cash dividend of 10 cents per share, payable on Feb 4, 2018, to shareholders with record as of Dec 31, 2018.
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Dillard's (DDS). Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Q3 Earnings Misses Estimates Dillard's reported earnings per share of 27 cents, down 34.1% from adjusted earnings of 41 cents earned in the prior-year quarter.
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Dillard's (DDS). Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Q3 Earnings Misses Estimates Dillard's reported earnings per share of 27 cents, down 34.1% from adjusted earnings of 41 cents earned in the prior-year quarter.
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Dillard's (DDS). Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company paid $8.4 million in cash dividends in the first nine months of fiscal 2018.
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Intel, Dillard's and Boeing highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - November 29, 2018 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Intel Corporation INTC as the Bull of the Day, Dillard's Inc. DDS as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Boeing BA .
Here is a synopsis of all the three stocks:
Bull of the Day :
Intel Corporation has been a chipmaking powerhouse for decades after it officially became the world's largest semiconductor supplier in the early 1990s. Today's market is more crowded and Intel has faced some serious setbacks. But Intel is coming off an impressive quarter and its Q4 and full-year projections look strong.
Overview
Intel announced earlier in November that its board approved a $15 billion increase in its stock repurchase program. Right off the bat, this likely signals that Intel executives believe INTC stock is undervalued. Plus, it helps create more value for shareholders as the relative ownership stake of each investor increases.
Meanwhile, Intel posted strong third quarter financial results at the end of October. The company's revenues surged 19% to $19.16 billion, which not only topped expectations but marked an all-time Q3 record. Some of Intel's more buzz-worthy segments, such as IoT and its Mobileye autonomous vehicle unit, both achieved record revenue.
On the other side, the company's adjusted quarterly earnings soared 39% to $1.40 per share. Intel also raised its fourth-quarter earnings and revenue outlook.
Bear of the Day :
Dillard's Inc. is coming off a disappointing bottom-line miss last quarter and its stock price has plummeted over the last six months. Looking ahead, the fashion retailer's holiday quarter earnings and revenue outlook appears less than inspiring.
Overview
Dillard's closed its most recent quarter with 267 official Dillard's locations and 25 clearance centers. The Little Rock, Arkansas-based firm's adjusted Q3 earnings plummeted roughly 34% from the year-ago quarter to hit $0.27 per share, which also fell well short of our $0.56 a share Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Meanwhile, the department store operator posted revenue of $1.46 billion. This came in above our estimate and marked a 4.2% jump from the year-ago period. "While we are encouraged by our 3% comparable sales performance, this was a disappointing quarter as markdowns weighed heavily on gross margin, particularly in the first month," CEO William T. Dillard, II said in a company statement.
Stock Price Movement
As we mentioned at the top, shares of DDS have tumbled roughly 14% in the last six months, which is worse than its peer group's 3% decline. Plus, we can see that the last five years have been a rollercoaster for Dillard's.
DDS stock closed regular trading Wednesday up 2.54% to $70.53 per share. This still represented a roughly 29% downturn compared to the company's 52-week high of $98.75 per share.
Outlook & Earnings Trends
Looking ahead, our current Zacks Consensus Estimate is calling for Dillard's Q4 revenues to sink by 5.4% to reach $1.99 billion. The fashion retailer's full-year revenues are projected to slip by 0.25% to hit $6.41 billion. Plus, if we take a peek ahead to fiscal 2019, the company's revenues are projected to drop marginally from our current year outlook.
Moving on, Dillard's adjusted quarterly earnings are expected to fall by 7.1% to hit $2.62 per share. Investors should note that the company's adjusted fiscal 2018 earnings are projected to surge by 19.38%. However, fiscal 2019's earning picture is then expected to dip 5% below our 2018 estimate.
Maybe more importantly, Dillard's earnings picture has turned more negative over the past 30 days. DDS' Q4 earnings estimate has slipped by $0.19 per share during this stretch. Meanwhile, the company's full-year earnings estimate fell by $0.75 a share.
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Why Was Boeing (BA) Surging on Wednesday?
Shares of Boeing were up more than 4.5% in afternoon trading hours Wednesday, as investors reacted positively to Fed chair Jerome Powell's speech and a pair of headlines involving the aerospace behemoth specifically.
U.S. stocks in general moved higher Wednesday afternoon on the back of Powell's statement that interest rates are close to neutral. Wall Street interpreted this as an indication that the Fed is nearing the end of its rate hike cycle, which is a shift in tone from where the central bank stood just a few months ago.
Powell and the rest of his committee are expected to raise rates by 25 basis points in December. Investors in recent months have grown concerned that the Fed is raising rates too quickly, but now it appears some reprieve is on the horizon.
The S&P 500 jumped as much as 1.8% on the news. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added about 550 points, putting the blue chip index on track for its best trading session since late March.
Dow component Boeing saw added gains in the wake of a few headlines. Notably, a WSJ report said that investigators in Indonesia are now exploring whether maintenance issues were at fault for a deadly crash involving a Boeing 737 in October. It appears possible that human maintenance mistakes, rather than fundamental issues with the 737, contributed to the accident.
Investors also reacted favorably to the news that Boeing inked a new deal with Israel Aerospace Industries. Boeing will reportedly provide the state-owned aerospace company with contracts worth billions of shekel.
Boeing recently agreed to a "reciprocal procurement" with Israel that will see the Chicago-based company spend billions of dollars in the country if its wins certain defense contracts.
Analysts have been largely impressed with Boeing recently. The stock has seen nine positive revisions to its full-year and next-year EPS estimates within the last 60 days, with no negative revisions to any estimates coming in over that time.
Boeing is now expected to see earnings of $18.08 per share in 2019, which would represent growth of 20% from this year's projected total. Full-year earnings growth is expected to reach 25% in 2018. Positive estimate revisions and upbeat earnings surprises in recent quarters have earned Boeing a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - November 29, 2018 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Intel Corporation INTC as the Bull of the Day, Dillard's Inc. DDS as the Bear of the Day. Stock Price Movement As we mentioned at the top, shares of DDS have tumbled roughly 14% in the last six months, which is worse than its peer group's 3% decline. DDS stock closed regular trading Wednesday up 2.54% to $70.53 per share.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - November 29, 2018 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Intel Corporation INTC as the Bull of the Day, Dillard's Inc. DDS as the Bear of the Day. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Intel Corporation (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stock Price Movement As we mentioned at the top, shares of DDS have tumbled roughly 14% in the last six months, which is worse than its peer group's 3% decline.
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Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Intel Corporation (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - November 29, 2018 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Intel Corporation INTC as the Bull of the Day, Dillard's Inc. DDS as the Bear of the Day. Stock Price Movement As we mentioned at the top, shares of DDS have tumbled roughly 14% in the last six months, which is worse than its peer group's 3% decline.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - November 29, 2018 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Intel Corporation INTC as the Bull of the Day, Dillard's Inc. DDS as the Bear of the Day. Click to get this free report The Boeing Company (BA): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Intel Corporation (INTC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stock Price Movement As we mentioned at the top, shares of DDS have tumbled roughly 14% in the last six months, which is worse than its peer group's 3% decline.
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These 2 Department Store Stocks Got Pummeled Last Week
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Last week was an ugly week for department-store stocks. Retail stocks have rallied this year, leading to high expectations among investors. As a result, the market has reacted negatively to even the slightest disappointments in department stores' third-quarter earnings reports.
Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) felt the biggest impact from this phenomenon. Dillard's stock plunged 19% last week; Nordstrom plummeted 22%.
Nordstrom and Dillard's Weekly Stock Performance data by YCharts .
Let's take a look at the Q3 results that Dillard's and Nordstrom reported last week -- and whether the sharp declines in their share prices were justified.
Dillard's posts another subpar earnings report
Last quarter, Dillard's posted a solid 3% comp-sales increase. However, weaker second-quarter results caused it to enter the period with too much inventory. As of the end of Q2, inventory was up 5% year over year, even though comp sales rose just 1% in the second quarter.
This inventory overhang weighed on Dillard's gross margin last quarter, particularly during the first month of the fiscal quarter. Retail gross margin fell 87 basis points (0.87 percentage points) year over year. As a result, Dillard's adjusted earnings per share plunged to $0.16 from $0.41 a year earlier.
Considering that analysts had on average expected Dillard's EPS to reach $0.56 last quarter, it's not surprising that the stock tumbled. However, there were some bright spots in the earnings report. For one thing, results improved as the third quarter progressed. Additionally, Dillard's ended the quarter with inventory up just 2% year over year on a comparable basis, which puts it in position to be more successful during the holiday quarter.
Nordstrom investors get some unwelcome surprises
Comp sales rose 2.3% at Nordstrom last quarter: a slowdown relative to the 4% increase it achieved in the second quarter. Its off-price division delivered a stellar 5.8% comp-sales gain , but this was offset by a modest 0.4% increase for the full-line side of Nordstrom's business.
The timing of Nordstrom's big Anniversary Sale -- which mainly fell during the second quarter this year -- had a significant negative impact on its full-line results last quarter. Management noted that for the second and third quarters combined, Nordstrom posted a respectable 2.5% uptick in full-line comp sales. Nevertheless, investors were clearly disappointed by the slowdown in Nordstrom's full-line growth.
Additionally, Nordstrom took a $72 million pretax charge last quarter, after discovering that since 2010, it had mistakenly charged too much interest to some Nordstrom credit card holders with delinquent balances. This charge represented the cost of providing refunds for the extra interest charges and other fees.
Aside from this one-time charge, Nordstrom's EPS came in at $0.67, $0.01 ahead of the average analyst estimate. However, some analysts and investors seemed to worry that the revelation about charging too much credit card interest could mean that Nordstrom will report lower credit card earnings going forward.
One of these stock-price declines was much more logical than the other
Dillard's doesn't provide forward guidance. However, analysts have been lowering their full-year earnings estimates since the recent earnings report. The stock trades for a modest 11 times its projected 2018 earnings, but that may not make it a bargain , given that the company hasn't been investing much in initiatives that could drive long-term sales growth.
By contrast, Nordstrom slightly increased its full-year adjusted EPS guidance range last week. The stock now trades for 14 times the midpoint of the company's 2018 EPS forecast.
While that is a more generous earnings multiple than the one that Dillard's carries, Nordstrom has invested heavily in recent years to lay the foundation for future sales growth. The company estimates that its "generational investments" will reduce its pretax profit by $150 million this year. However, the losses should diminish significantly by 2020, and these initiatives are likely to collectively break even by 2022 while adding billions of dollars to Nordstrom's top line.
Between now and then, Nordstrom plans to buy back more than $3 billion of stock. It ended last quarter with more than $1.1 billion of cash on its balance sheet, up $455 million year over year. Thus, Nordstrom is well positioned to take advantage of the recent plunge in its stock price by quickly ramping up its share-repurchase activity. That will add to the company's EPS growth momentum, which should eventually get the stock moving higher again.
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Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) felt the biggest impact from this phenomenon. Its off-price division delivered a stellar 5.8% comp-sales gain , but this was offset by a modest 0.4% increase for the full-line side of Nordstrom's business. The stock trades for a modest 11 times its projected 2018 earnings, but that may not make it a bargain , given that the company hasn't been investing much in initiatives that could drive long-term sales growth.
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Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) felt the biggest impact from this phenomenon. Dillard's posts another subpar earnings report Last quarter, Dillard's posted a solid 3% comp-sales increase. Retail gross margin fell 87 basis points (0.87 percentage points) year over year.
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Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) felt the biggest impact from this phenomenon. Nordstrom investors get some unwelcome surprises Comp sales rose 2.3% at Nordstrom last quarter: a slowdown relative to the 4% increase it achieved in the second quarter. The timing of Nordstrom's big Anniversary Sale -- which mainly fell during the second quarter this year -- had a significant negative impact on its full-line results last quarter.
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Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) felt the biggest impact from this phenomenon. As of the end of Q2, inventory was up 5% year over year, even though comp sales rose just 1% in the second quarter. As a result, Dillard's adjusted earnings per share plunged to $0.16 from $0.41 a year earlier.
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Is Macy’s an Undervalued Dividend Stock?
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Shares of Macy's (NYSE: M) tumbled 7% on Nov. 14 following the release of the retailer's third quarter earnings report. Its revenue rose 2% annually to $5.4 billion, matching expectations, and its non-GAAP EPS grew 29% to $0.27, beating estimates by $0.12.
Macy's comparable store sales rose 3.1% on an owned basis and 3.3% on an owned-plus-licensed basis. It maintained its full-year revenue forecast for less than 1% growth, but it now expects its earnings to rise 9%-14%, compared to its prior forecast for 5%-10% growth and a consensus forecast for 8% growth.
Those numbers seemed solid, but investors still dumped the stock. But after that sell-off, Macy's trades at just 8 times this year's earnings and pays a hefty forward dividend yield of 4.1%. Should investors consider it an undervalued income stock?
A closer look at Macy's valuations and dividends
Macy's P/E ratio is very low relative to those of industry peers like Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) , Nordstrom's (NYSE: JWN) , and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) .
As of Nov. 15. Source: Yahoo Finance, *Current fiscal year.
Macy's is generating weaker growth than those three retailers, but its P/E ratio is still low relative to its potential earnings growth. Moreover, Macy's yield and consecutive years of dividend hikes make it a more reliable income stock than all three companies:
As of Nov. 15. Source: Yahoo Finance.
Macy's is paying out $1.51 in dividends per year, which is easily covered by the $4.10 to $4.20 per share it expects to earn in fiscal 2018. This means investors can expect Macy's streak of dividend hikes to continue for the foreseeable future.
Grading Macy's core business
Macy's core business looked sickly last year as the store struggled with sluggish mall traffic, competition from e-tailers, oversized stores, and an overextended brick-and-mortar footprint.
But it finally broke out of that rut by shuttering weaker stores, selling and leasing back its real estate, expanding its Backstage off-price stores, and expanding its mobile ecosystem and loyalty program. Those efforts clearly paid off over the past four quarters:
Comparable store sales growth. Source: Macy's quarterly earnings.
Macy's margins have also been improving. Its gross margin rose 50 basis points annually to 39.9% during the quarter, and its operating margin grew 30 basis points to 2.7%. Those numbers indicate that Macy's hasn't fallen into the trap of using markdowns to drive sales.
During the conference call, Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette stated that the retailer "will hit $1 billion in mobile sales" this year (4% of its estimated revenues) and that the company has "the right strategies, the right merchandise and marketing, and the right experiences to win with today's consumer" during the holiday season.
Macy's also has other catalysts on the horizon. It could benefit from the death ofSears , its Backstage stores could lure customers away from The TJX Companies ' off-price chains , and its growing Bluemercury brand could gain traction in the cosmetics and in-store spa and salon market against Ulta Beauty . It's also shrinking its underperforming stores and launching smaller neighborhood stores to boost its sales per square foot.
So is Macy's an undervalued dividend stock?
Macy's business looks healthier than ever, its stock is cheap, and it pays a generous and sustainable dividend. Investors were probably just taking profits after its big rally this year, so this sell-off should be considered a good opportunity to start a fresh position or accumulate more shares.
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A closer look at Macy's valuations and dividends Macy's P/E ratio is very low relative to those of industry peers like Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) , Nordstrom's (NYSE: JWN) , and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) . During the conference call, Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette stated that the retailer "will hit $1 billion in mobile sales" this year (4% of its estimated revenues) and that the company has "the right strategies, the right merchandise and marketing, and the right experiences to win with today's consumer" during the holiday season. It could benefit from the death ofSears , its Backstage stores could lure customers away from The TJX Companies ' off-price chains , and its growing Bluemercury brand could gain traction in the cosmetics and in-store spa and salon market against Ulta Beauty .
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A closer look at Macy's valuations and dividends Macy's P/E ratio is very low relative to those of industry peers like Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) , Nordstrom's (NYSE: JWN) , and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) . Grading Macy's core business Macy's core business looked sickly last year as the store struggled with sluggish mall traffic, competition from e-tailers, oversized stores, and an overextended brick-and-mortar footprint. Those efforts clearly paid off over the past four quarters: Comparable store sales growth.
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A closer look at Macy's valuations and dividends Macy's P/E ratio is very low relative to those of industry peers like Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) , Nordstrom's (NYSE: JWN) , and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) . Moreover, Macy's yield and consecutive years of dividend hikes make it a more reliable income stock than all three companies: As of Nov. 15. Grading Macy's core business Macy's core business looked sickly last year as the store struggled with sluggish mall traffic, competition from e-tailers, oversized stores, and an overextended brick-and-mortar footprint.
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A closer look at Macy's valuations and dividends Macy's P/E ratio is very low relative to those of industry peers like Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) , Nordstrom's (NYSE: JWN) , and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) . Macy's is paying out $1.51 in dividends per year, which is easily covered by the $4.10 to $4.20 per share it expects to earn in fiscal 2018. Source: Macy's quarterly earnings.
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Company News For Nov 16, 2018
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Cisco Systems Inc.'s CSCO shares surged 5.5% after the company posted first-quarter fiscal 2019 adjusted earnings per share of $0.75, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72
Shares of Dillard's Inc. DDS plunged 14.8% after the company reported third-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings per share of $0.27, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.56
JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM shares rose 2.6% following news that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. BRK.B had acquired a $4 billion stake in the company
Shares of Applied Materials Inc. AMAT climbed 4.3% after the company reported fourth-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings per share of $0.97, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by one cent
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Cisco Systems Inc.'s CSCO shares surged 5.5% after the company posted first-quarter fiscal 2019 adjusted earnings per share of $0.75, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 Shares of Dillard's Inc. DDS plunged 14.8% after the company reported third-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings per share of $0.27, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.56 JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM shares rose 2.6% following news that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. BRK.B had acquired a $4 billion stake in the company Shares of Applied Materials Inc. AMAT climbed 4.3% after the company reported fourth-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings per share of $0.97, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by one cent Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): Free Stock Analysis Report Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Cisco Systems Inc.'s CSCO shares surged 5.5% after the company posted first-quarter fiscal 2019 adjusted earnings per share of $0.75, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 Shares of Dillard's Inc. DDS plunged 14.8% after the company reported third-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings per share of $0.27, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.56 JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM shares rose 2.6% following news that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. BRK.B had acquired a $4 billion stake in the company Shares of Applied Materials Inc. AMAT climbed 4.3% after the company reported fourth-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings per share of $0.97, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by one cent Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): Free Stock Analysis Report Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Cisco Systems Inc.'s CSCO shares surged 5.5% after the company posted first-quarter fiscal 2019 adjusted earnings per share of $0.75, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 Shares of Dillard's Inc. DDS plunged 14.8% after the company reported third-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings per share of $0.27, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.56 JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM shares rose 2.6% following news that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. BRK.B had acquired a $4 billion stake in the company Shares of Applied Materials Inc. AMAT climbed 4.3% after the company reported fourth-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings per share of $0.97, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by one cent Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): Free Stock Analysis Report Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Cisco Systems Inc.'s CSCO shares surged 5.5% after the company posted first-quarter fiscal 2019 adjusted earnings per share of $0.75, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.72 Shares of Dillard's Inc. DDS plunged 14.8% after the company reported third-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings per share of $0.27, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.56 JPMorgan Chase & Co. JPM shares rose 2.6% following news that Berkshire Hathaway Inc. BRK.B had acquired a $4 billion stake in the company Shares of Applied Materials Inc. AMAT climbed 4.3% after the company reported fourth-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings per share of $0.97, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by one cent Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Click to get this free report Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO): Free Stock Analysis Report JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): Free Stock Analysis Report Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days.
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Dillard's (DDS) Stock Topples as Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates
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Shares of Dillard's Inc.DDS have declined 14.8% after bottom-line results for third-quarter fiscal 2018 lagged estimates. Results were primarily hurt by higher markdowns, particularly in the first month, which significantly impacted margins. However, the company's performance improved as the quarter progressed and sales improved. Notably, the top line improved year over year and beat estimates.
Taking a longer view, Dillard's shares declined 15.7% in the last three months, reflecting soft results in the second-quarter fiscal 2018 as well as weak cash flows. Notably, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has underperformed the industry 's decline of 4.5%.
Nonetheless, the company's constant efforts to capitalize on growth opportunities in its brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce business remain encouraging. Its focus on increasing productivity, enhancing domestic operations and developing omni-channel platform is also likely to strengthen the customer base.
Q3 Numbers
Dillard's reported earnings per share of 27 cents, down 34.1% from adjusted earnings of 41 cents earned in the prior-year quarter. The bottom line also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 56 cents.
Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Total revenues (including service charges and other income) were $1,455 million, which improved 4.2% from the year-ago quarter and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,384 million.
Dillard's net sales (including CDI Contractors LLC or CDI) rose 4.7% year over year to $1,419.2 million in the reported quarter. Merchandise sales, excluding CDI, increased 2.2% to $1,342 million. Sales in comparable stores for the 13-week period (ended Nov 3, 2018) increased 3% from the year-ago period.
During the fiscal third quarter, ladies' accessories and lingerie, and juniors' and children's apparel categories displayed above-average performances. This was followed by slight improvements in men's apparel and accessories, and home and furniture. While the shoes category performed consistently well, ladies' apparel and cosmetics garnered below average performances. Notably, the western region performed exceedingly well, followed by the eastern and central regions, respectively.
Consolidated gross margin decreased 160 basis points (bps), which marked a greater decline compared with retail operations as volume increased for CDI, which is a lower margin business. Gross margin from retail operations (excluding CDI) contracted 87 bps, mainly due to higher markdowns, particularly in the first month. Nonetheless, the company witnessed an improvement as the reported quarter progressed and sales turned positive.
Dillard's SG&A expenses (as a percentage of sales) were down 70 bps from last year to 29.5%. In dollar terms, the SG&A expenses increased 2.3% to $418.9 million, driven by higher selling payroll expenses.
Financial Details
Dillard's ended the fiscal third quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $78.2 million, long-term debt and capital leases of $367.5 million, and total shareholders' equity of $1,625.3 million. As of Nov 3, 2018, merchandise inventories improved 4.4% year over year to $2,043.7 million.
In the first nine months of fiscal 2018, the company generated cash from operating activities of $69.7 million. Further, it remained committed to rewarding shareholders with dividends and buybacks. The company paid $8.4 million in cash dividends in the first nine months of fiscal 2018.
Concurrent with the earnings release, the company declared a cash dividend of 10 cents per share, payable on Feb 4, 2018, to shareholders with record as of Dec 31, 2018.
During the fiscal third quarter, the company bought back roughly 0.7 million shares for $54 million under its $500-million repurchased program announced in March 2018. As of Nov 3, 2018, the company had $442.9 million worth of share buyback authorization remaining under its March 2018 program.
Store Update
As of Nov 3, 2018, Dillard's had about 265 namesake outlets and 27 clearance centers, operating in 29 states alongside an online store at www.dillards.com. Its total square footage as of Nov 3 was 49.1 million.
After the end of the fiscal third quarter, the company opened its expanded store at The Oaks Mall in Gainesville, FL, on Nov 14 with additional 90,000 square feet of space. Further, the company announced that it plans to close stores in West Town Center in Cincinnati, OH, in the fiscal fourth quarter and in Arrowhead Mall in Muskogee, OK, in spring 2019. These stores enclose an area of 115,000 and 70,000 square feet, respectively.
Fiscal 2018 View
Dillard's reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2018. The company expects rentals of approximately $29 million compared with $28 million in fiscal 2017. Net interest and debt expenses are anticipated to be $54 million versus $63 million in fiscal 2017. Furthermore, it continues to project capital expenditure of about $140 million for fiscal 2018 compared with $130 million spent last year.
For fiscal 2018, depreciation and amortization expenses are projected to be $225 million compared with $232 million in fiscal 2017.
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Shares of Dillard's Inc.DDS have declined 14.8% after bottom-line results for third-quarter fiscal 2018 lagged estimates. Click to get this free report Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Taking a longer view, Dillard's shares declined 15.7% in the last three months, reflecting soft results in the second-quarter fiscal 2018 as well as weak cash flows.
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Click to get this free report Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of Dillard's Inc.DDS have declined 14.8% after bottom-line results for third-quarter fiscal 2018 lagged estimates. Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote Total revenues (including service charges and other income) were $1,455 million, which improved 4.2% from the year-ago quarter and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,384 million.
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Click to get this free report Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of Dillard's Inc.DDS have declined 14.8% after bottom-line results for third-quarter fiscal 2018 lagged estimates. Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote Total revenues (including service charges and other income) were $1,455 million, which improved 4.2% from the year-ago quarter and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,384 million.
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Shares of Dillard's Inc.DDS have declined 14.8% after bottom-line results for third-quarter fiscal 2018 lagged estimates. Click to get this free report Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Q3 Numbers Dillard's reported earnings per share of 27 cents, down 34.1% from adjusted earnings of 41 cents earned in the prior-year quarter.
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2018-11-15 00:00:00 UTC
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Mid-Day Update: Banking Sector Leads S&P 500 Out of Negative Territory
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Led by a rebound in the banking sector, Wall Street's major averages are trading off their session lows with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 poking into positive territory. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is still in the red, but more than 200 points above its session low.
Stocks opened lower with the S&P 500 set to for a sixth consecutive day of losses as concerns about global growth from the Federal Reserve chairman and continued fallout from the UK's effort to leave the European Union sent shockwaves through US equity markets and overshadowed bullish US economic data. Despite upbeat retail sales data, the retail sector was sabotaged by disappointing quarterly results from JC Penney ( JCP ) and Dillards ( DDS ), making it the day's worst performing sector.
After an upbeat Asian session, selling erupted early this morning across Europe as the UK government's draft Brexit proposal continued to result in high level defections and the possibility for a no-confidence vote to oust Prime Minister Theresa May. Sterling suffered its biggest one-day selloff in a year taking European equities lower.
Remarks from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell last night also weighed on financial markets as Powell rekindled worries about global growth and intimated US interest rates would continue to rise.
Data released this morning painted a mostly encouraging picture of the US economy. Retail sales were up 0.8% in October, and higher by 0.7% excluding auto sales, beating expectations for a 0.5% increase for both. Excluding auto and gas sales, retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.3%.
Import prices increased 0.5% while export prices were up 0.4%, beating estimates for a 0.1% gain, while business inventories grew 0.3%, in-line with Wall Street's expectations.
A pair of regional Fed indices were mixed as the November Philadelphia Fed business outlook index fell to 12.9 from 22.2, but a comparable index from the Empire State Fed showed a gain to 23.3 from 21.1 in October.
Finally, initial jobless claims rose by 2,000 to 216,000 versus estimates to remain unchanged at 214,000.
Crude oil was up $0.88 to $57.12 per barrel. Natural gas was down $0.17 to $4.11 per 1 million BTU. Gold was up $4.10 to $1,214.20 an ounce, while silver was up $0.16 to $14.24 an ounce. Copper was up $0.04 to $2.75 per pound.
Among energy ETFs, the United States Oil Fund was up 1.23% to $12.10 with the United States Natural Gas Fund down 16.30% to $32.95. Amongst precious-metal funds, the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF was up 0.69% to 18.90 while SPDR Gold Shares were up 0.16% to $114.82. The iShares Silver Trust was up 0.90% to $13.40.
Here's where the markets stand at mid-day:
US MARKETS
NYSE Composite Index was down 11.24 points (-0.05%) to 12,268.36
Dow Jones Industrial Index was down 61.23 points (-0.24%) to 25,019.27
S&P 500 was up 2.89 points (+0.12%) to 2,704.94
Nasdaq Composite Index was up 33.29 points (+0.47%) to 7,170.81
GLOBAL SENTIMENT
FTSE 100 was up 4.22 points (+0.06%) to 7,038.01
DAX was down 58.86 points (-0.52%) to 11,353.67
CAC 40 was down 35.23 points (-0.70%) to 5,033.62
Nikkei 225 was down 42.86 points (-0.20%) to 21,803.62
Hang Seng Index was up 448.91 points (+1.75%) to 26,103.34
Shanghai China Composite Index was up 35.93 points (+1.36%) to 2.668.17
NYSE SECTOR INDICES
NYSE Energy Sector Index was up 58.55 points (+0.56%) to 10,579.60
NYSE Financial Sector Index was up 1.20 points (+0.02%) to 7,607.91
NYSE Healthcare Sector Index was down 44.77 points (-0.28%) to 15,782.63
UPSIDE MOVERS
(+) QURE (+44.12%) Patients in phase 2B trial of AMT-061 achieved sustained therapeutic factor IX activity at 6 weeks
(+) AMRH (+24.14%) Swings to fiscal Q2 profit, revenue declines YoY
(+) ARNA (+21.74%) Signs global license deal with United Therapeutics ( UTHR ) for Ralinepag
(+) XSPA (+21.48%) Q3 EPS rose from year ago
DOWNSIDE MOVERS
(-) CDTI (-58.49%) Will voluntarily delist from Nasdaq
(-) MARK (-40.51%) Reported default event, lowered guidance, considering strategic alternatives
(-) PXS (-32.13%) Reported disappointing Q3 results, lower exports out of US Gulf
(-) KBH (-15.34%) Opens Metro II development project in San Jose, Calif.
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Despite upbeat retail sales data, the retail sector was sabotaged by disappointing quarterly results from JC Penney ( JCP ) and Dillards ( DDS ), making it the day's worst performing sector. Led by a rebound in the banking sector, Wall Street's major averages are trading off their session lows with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 poking into positive territory. Stocks opened lower with the S&P 500 set to for a sixth consecutive day of losses as concerns about global growth from the Federal Reserve chairman and continued fallout from the UK's effort to leave the European Union sent shockwaves through US equity markets and overshadowed bullish US economic data.
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Despite upbeat retail sales data, the retail sector was sabotaged by disappointing quarterly results from JC Penney ( JCP ) and Dillards ( DDS ), making it the day's worst performing sector. Excluding auto and gas sales, retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.3%. NYSE Composite Index was down 11.24 points (-0.05%) to 12,268.36 Dow Jones Industrial Index was down 61.23 points (-0.24%) to 25,019.27 S&P 500 was up 2.89 points (+0.12%) to 2,704.94 Nasdaq Composite Index was up 33.29 points (+0.47%) to 7,170.81
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Despite upbeat retail sales data, the retail sector was sabotaged by disappointing quarterly results from JC Penney ( JCP ) and Dillards ( DDS ), making it the day's worst performing sector. NYSE Composite Index was down 11.24 points (-0.05%) to 12,268.36 Dow Jones Industrial Index was down 61.23 points (-0.24%) to 25,019.27 S&P 500 was up 2.89 points (+0.12%) to 2,704.94 Nasdaq Composite Index was up 33.29 points (+0.47%) to 7,170.81 FTSE 100 was up 4.22 points (+0.06%) to 7,038.01 DAX was down 58.86 points (-0.52%) to 11,353.67 CAC 40 was down 35.23 points (-0.70%) to 5,033.62 Nikkei 225 was down 42.86 points (-0.20%) to 21,803.62 Hang Seng Index was up 448.91 points (+1.75%) to 26,103.34 Shanghai China Composite Index was up 35.93 points (+1.36%) to 2.668.17
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Despite upbeat retail sales data, the retail sector was sabotaged by disappointing quarterly results from JC Penney ( JCP ) and Dillards ( DDS ), making it the day's worst performing sector. Stocks opened lower with the S&P 500 set to for a sixth consecutive day of losses as concerns about global growth from the Federal Reserve chairman and continued fallout from the UK's effort to leave the European Union sent shockwaves through US equity markets and overshadowed bullish US economic data. Among energy ETFs, the United States Oil Fund was up 1.23% to $12.10 with the United States Natural Gas Fund down 16.30% to $32.95.
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Thursday Sector Laggards: General Contractors & Builders, Department Stores
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In trading on Thursday, general contractors & builders shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.5%. Helping drag down the group were shares of KB Home, down about 15.4% and shares of New Home Company off about 7% on the day.
Also lagging the market Thursday are department stores shares, down on the day by about 1.7% as a group, led down by Dillards, trading lower by about 14.8% and Kohls Corporation, trading lower by about 3.8%.
VIDEO: Thursday Sector Laggards: General Contractors & Builders, Department Stores
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Thursday, general contractors & builders shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.5%. Also lagging the market Thursday are department stores shares, down on the day by about 1.7% as a group, led down by Dillards, trading lower by about 14.8% and Kohls Corporation, trading lower by about 3.8%. VIDEO: Thursday Sector Laggards: General Contractors & Builders, Department Stores The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Thursday, general contractors & builders shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.5%. VIDEO: Thursday Sector Laggards: General Contractors & Builders, Department Stores The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Also lagging the market Thursday are department stores shares, down on the day by about 1.7% as a group, led down by Dillards, trading lower by about 14.8% and Kohls Corporation, trading lower by about 3.8%. VIDEO: Thursday Sector Laggards: General Contractors & Builders, Department Stores The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Thursday, general contractors & builders shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 3.5%. Helping drag down the group were shares of KB Home, down about 15.4% and shares of New Home Company off about 7% on the day. VIDEO: Thursday Sector Laggards: General Contractors & Builders, Department Stores The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Why Dillard's Inc. Stock Plummeted Today
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What happened
Shares of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) were tumbling today after the department-store chain posted disappointing results in its third-quarter earnings report, falling short of analyst estimates. As of 10:55 a.m. EST, the stock was down 16%.
So what
Dillard's saw solid growth on the top line, as comparable sales increased 3% in the quarter, driving overall revenue up 4.7% to $1.42 billion, which topped estimates at $1.4 billion. However, that growth was largely propelled by markdowns and discounts rather than by improving operations, as gross margin in the retail business declined 87 basis points in the quarter. Inventory was up 4% in the period from a year ago, which indicates that markdowns could continue into the holiday season. As a result, earnings per share fell from $0.50 to $0.27, badly missing expectations at $0.56.
CEO William Dillard II summed up the quarter, saying: "While we are encouraged by our 3% comparable sales performance, this was a disappointing quarter as markdowns weighed heavily on gross margin, particularly in the first month. However, operating performance improved as the quarter progressed and sales turned positive."
Now what
Dillard's did not provide guidance in the report, but the CEO's statement seems to indicate that momentum is building heading into the key holiday season.
Department-store chains have been pressured by e-commerce operators such as Amazon , though some have responded more effectively than others. Dillard's comparable sales growth indicates that the company is benefiting from the strong consumer economy, but it will need to control its inventory and pricing more effectively in order to prevent the stock from sliding further. The holiday season will be crucial for the retailer.
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What happened Shares of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) were tumbling today after the department-store chain posted disappointing results in its third-quarter earnings report, falling short of analyst estimates. However, that growth was largely propelled by markdowns and discounts rather than by improving operations, as gross margin in the retail business declined 87 basis points in the quarter. Dillard's comparable sales growth indicates that the company is benefiting from the strong consumer economy, but it will need to control its inventory and pricing more effectively in order to prevent the stock from sliding further.
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What happened Shares of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) were tumbling today after the department-store chain posted disappointing results in its third-quarter earnings report, falling short of analyst estimates. CEO William Dillard II summed up the quarter, saying: "While we are encouraged by our 3% comparable sales performance, this was a disappointing quarter as markdowns weighed heavily on gross margin, particularly in the first month. Dillard's comparable sales growth indicates that the company is benefiting from the strong consumer economy, but it will need to control its inventory and pricing more effectively in order to prevent the stock from sliding further.
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What happened Shares of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) were tumbling today after the department-store chain posted disappointing results in its third-quarter earnings report, falling short of analyst estimates. CEO William Dillard II summed up the quarter, saying: "While we are encouraged by our 3% comparable sales performance, this was a disappointing quarter as markdowns weighed heavily on gross margin, particularly in the first month. Dillard's comparable sales growth indicates that the company is benefiting from the strong consumer economy, but it will need to control its inventory and pricing more effectively in order to prevent the stock from sliding further.
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What happened Shares of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) were tumbling today after the department-store chain posted disappointing results in its third-quarter earnings report, falling short of analyst estimates. That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.
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2018-11-15 00:00:00 UTC
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Close Update: S&P 500 Breaks Slump; Boosted by Technology, Financial Shares
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The S&P 500 broke a losing streak spanning five sessions as investors showed affection for technology stocks, which led the market higher.
The Nasdaq Composite Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 1.7%, while the S&P 500 surged 1.1%, followed by the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which rose a little under 1%.
Appetite for financial stocks along with an advance in energy shares helped the market climb.
Stocks started the session on a down note in part after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's remarks Wednesday night stoked worries about global economic growth.
In economic news, retail sales data came in strong for October, but that wasn't enough to boost retail stocks as disappointing financial results from JC Penney ( JCP ) and Dillards ( DDS ) hurt the sector.
US MARKETS
Dow Jones Industrial Index was up 208.77 points (+0.83%)
S&P 500 was up 28.62 points (+1.06%)
Nasdaq Composite Index was up 122.64 points (+1.72%)
GLOBAL SENTIMENT
FTSE 100 was up 4.22 points (+0.06%) to 7,038.01
Hang Seng Index was up 448.91 points (+1.75%) to 26,103.34
Shanghai China Composite Index was up 35.93 points (+1.36%) to 2,668.17
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In economic news, retail sales data came in strong for October, but that wasn't enough to boost retail stocks as disappointing financial results from JC Penney ( JCP ) and Dillards ( DDS ) hurt the sector. The S&P 500 broke a losing streak spanning five sessions as investors showed affection for technology stocks, which led the market higher. The Nasdaq Composite Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 1.7%, while the S&P 500 surged 1.1%, followed by the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which rose a little under 1%.
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In economic news, retail sales data came in strong for October, but that wasn't enough to boost retail stocks as disappointing financial results from JC Penney ( JCP ) and Dillards ( DDS ) hurt the sector. (-) CDTI (-58.33%) Will voluntarily delist from Nasdaq (-) MARK (-40.24%) Reported default event, lowered guidance, considering strategic alternatives (-) PXS (-31.71%) Reported disappointing Q3 results, lower exports out of US Gulf The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In economic news, retail sales data came in strong for October, but that wasn't enough to boost retail stocks as disappointing financial results from JC Penney ( JCP ) and Dillards ( DDS ) hurt the sector. Stocks started the session on a down note in part after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's remarks Wednesday night stoked worries about global economic growth. Dow Jones Industrial Index was up 208.77 points (+0.83%) S&P 500 was up 28.62 points (+1.06%) Nasdaq Composite Index was up 122.64 points (+1.72%)
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In economic news, retail sales data came in strong for October, but that wasn't enough to boost retail stocks as disappointing financial results from JC Penney ( JCP ) and Dillards ( DDS ) hurt the sector. The S&P 500 broke a losing streak spanning five sessions as investors showed affection for technology stocks, which led the market higher. The Nasdaq Composite Index posted the biggest gain, climbing 1.7%, while the S&P 500 surged 1.1%, followed by the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which rose a little under 1%.
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Why KB Home, Dillard's, and NetApp Slumped Today
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Thursday saw another up-and-down session on Wall Street, but bullish investors got the final word, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished with triple-digit gains and other major benchmarks posted even stronger advances on a percentage basis. After initially losing ground on continued worries about the staying power of the economic recovery, stocks pushed into positive territory as market participants got more optimistic about a potentially favorable resolution to trade disputes. However, some stocks still posted substantial losses. KB Home (NYSE: KBH) , Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , and NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) were among the worst performers on the day. Here's why they did so poorly.
KB Home cautions investors
Shares of KB Home dropped 15% after the company warned that its fiscal fourth-quarter financial results would likely be worse than originally expected. The homebuilder blamed reduced deliveries in the key Texas market as well as delays in closings in California due to extensive wildfire activity there. The company cut its revenue guidance by $80 million to $110 million to a new range of $1.31 billion to $1.34 billion, and a number of Wall Street analysts responded by reducing their ratings and price targets on KB Home stock. With interest rates on the rise, many are concerned that the housing market could be on the verge of a downturn for the first time in years, and that would hurt not only KB Home but its homebuilding peers as well.
Dillard's disappoints
Dillard's stock fell 15% in the wake of the department store retailer's release of its third-quarter financial report. Dillard's reported a 3% rise in comparable sales, but massive markdowns weighed on profit margin, resulting in a nearly 50% drop in net income compared to the year-ago quarter. Coming in the aftermath of other retail giants seeing similar pressures, Dillard's decline is symptomatic of a broader concern among investors that the retail segment isn't at its best right now. Given that the crucial holiday season is already upon us, it's not ideal that Dillard's and its peers are struggling despite encountering reasonable favorable economic conditions in the U.S. market.
NetApp can't meet expectations
Finally, shares of NetApp lost 12% . By most accounts, the data storage specialist had good performance during its fiscal second quarter, seeing overall revenue rise 7% on an 11% rise in product sales. Adjusted earnings per share jumped more than 30% from year-earlier levels, and CEO George Kurian pointed to "a tremendous amount of innovation across our portfolio that helped us drive share gains, expand our available market, and set the industry agenda." Yet investors seemed to focus on the potential for gross margin levels to fall in the coming quarter. With the data storage industry at a crossroads right now, it's uncertain whether NetApp will be able to bounce back quickly or face further losses after a strong showing throughout most of the past year.
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KB Home (NYSE: KBH) , Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , and NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) were among the worst performers on the day. Thursday saw another up-and-down session on Wall Street, but bullish investors got the final word, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished with triple-digit gains and other major benchmarks posted even stronger advances on a percentage basis. After initially losing ground on continued worries about the staying power of the economic recovery, stocks pushed into positive territory as market participants got more optimistic about a potentially favorable resolution to trade disputes.
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KB Home (NYSE: KBH) , Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , and NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) were among the worst performers on the day. KB Home cautions investors Shares of KB Home dropped 15% after the company warned that its fiscal fourth-quarter financial results would likely be worse than originally expected. Offer from The Motley Fool: The 10 best stocks to buy now Motley Fool co-founders Tom and David Gardner have spent more than a decade beating the market.
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KB Home (NYSE: KBH) , Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , and NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) were among the worst performers on the day. KB Home cautions investors Shares of KB Home dropped 15% after the company warned that its fiscal fourth-quarter financial results would likely be worse than originally expected. The company cut its revenue guidance by $80 million to $110 million to a new range of $1.31 billion to $1.34 billion, and a number of Wall Street analysts responded by reducing their ratings and price targets on KB Home stock.
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KB Home (NYSE: KBH) , Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , and NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) were among the worst performers on the day. KB Home cautions investors Shares of KB Home dropped 15% after the company warned that its fiscal fourth-quarter financial results would likely be worse than originally expected. With the data storage industry at a crossroads right now, it's uncertain whether NetApp will be able to bounce back quickly or face further losses after a strong showing throughout most of the past year.
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2018-11-07 00:00:00 UTC
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DDS Makes Bullish Cross Above Critical Moving Average
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/dds-makes-bullish-cross-above-critical-moving-average-2018-11-07
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In trading on Wednesday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $78.56, changing hands as high as $79.27 per share. Dillard's Inc. shares are currently trading up about 3.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $50.05 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $79.29.
Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed above their 200 day moving average »
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Wednesday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $78.56, changing hands as high as $79.27 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $50.05 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $79.29. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed above their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Wednesday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $78.56, changing hands as high as $79.27 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $50.05 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $79.29. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed above their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Wednesday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $78.56, changing hands as high as $79.27 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $50.05 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $79.29. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed above their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Wednesday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $78.56, changing hands as high as $79.27 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $50.05 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $79.29. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed above their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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2018-11-05 00:00:00 UTC
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Can Dillard's (DDS) Retain its Earnings Beat Trend in Q3?
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/can-dillards-dds-retain-its-earnings-beat-trend-in-q3-2018-11-05
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS is expected to release its third-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Nov 8.
The company has an impressive earnings surprise history, having outpaced estimates in five of the trailing six quarters. Also, it delivered an average four-quarter beat of 63.1%.
Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is pegged at 53 cents, mirroring an improvement of 29.3% from the year-ago quarter. Notably, the consensus mark was revised downward in the last seven days.
Let's see how things are shaping up prior to the upcoming earnings release.
Factors at Play
Dillard's consistent efforts to capitalize on growth opportunities in its brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce business are encouraging. Additionally, its focus on increasing productivity, enhancing domestic operations and developing omni-channel platform is expected to strengthen the customer base.
Further, the company is anticipated to benefit from enhancement of brand relations, focus on in-trend categories and store remodeling efforts. With regard to e-commerce, it has been undertaking strategies like enhancing merchandise assortments and effective inventory management to boost growth. All these initiatives are likely to aid the company's top- and bottom-line performance.
Meanwhile, Dillard's comparable store sales (comps) growth as well as strength across its men's apparel and accessories, and juniors' and children's apparel categories is providing a boost to the top line. Also, this leading departmental store chain continues benefiting from its niche market position, offering a broad array of merchandise in its stores featuring products from both national and exclusive brands.
However, Dillard's soft cash flows have resulted in lesser share buybacks. This, in turn, affected the company's profitability in the last reported quarter. Apparently, the company incurred loss of 10 cents per share. Dillard's used net cash of $15.4 million in operations and reported soft free cash flows in the fiscal second quarter. It bought back only 39,400 shares for $3.1 million, under the $500-million repurchase program. Moreover, persistence of the challenging trends in the retail apparel space due to changing customer preferences remains a threat to the company's profitability.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues stands at $1,459 million, implying a decrease 0.4% from the prior-year quarter's actual figure.
Year to date, shares of Dillard's have gained 21.9%, underperforming the industry 's 37.4% rally.
Zacks Model
Our proven model indicates that chances of Dillard's beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate are high as it has the right combination of the two key ingredients - a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) - for this to happen. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Dillard's has an Earnings ESP of +2.86% and a Zacks Rank #3.
Other Stocks With Favorable Combination
Here are some other companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these too have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:
Nordstrom, Inc. JWN has an Earnings ESP of +16.90% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
With a Zacks Rank #2, Fastenal Company FAST has an Earnings ESP of +0.80%.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. AEO has an Earnings ESP of +2.95% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS is expected to release its third-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Nov 8. Click to get this free report Fastenal Company (FAST): Free Stock Analysis Report Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Factors at Play Dillard's consistent efforts to capitalize on growth opportunities in its brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce business are encouraging.
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Click to get this free report Fastenal Company (FAST): Free Stock Analysis Report Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc.DDS is expected to release its third-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Nov 8. Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is pegged at 53 cents, mirroring an improvement of 29.3% from the year-ago quarter.
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Click to get this free report Fastenal Company (FAST): Free Stock Analysis Report Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc.DDS is expected to release its third-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Nov 8. Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is pegged at 53 cents, mirroring an improvement of 29.3% from the year-ago quarter.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS is expected to release its third-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Nov 8. Click to get this free report Fastenal Company (FAST): Free Stock Analysis Report Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter earnings is pegged at 53 cents, mirroring an improvement of 29.3% from the year-ago quarter.
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2018-11-01 00:00:00 UTC
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Dillard's (DDS) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/dillards-dds-reports-next-week%3A-wall-street-expects-earnings-growth-2018-11-01
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Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Dillard's (DDS) reports results for the quarter ended October 2018. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on November 8, 2018, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on theearnings call it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus Estimate
This department store operator is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.53 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +29.3%.
Revenues are expected to be $1.40 billion, up 0.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions Trend
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.67% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Earnings Whisper
Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a version of the Zacks Consensus whose definition is subject to change. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time , and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Dillard's?
For Dillard's, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +2.86%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination indicates that Dillard's will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?
Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Dillard's would post a loss of $0.41 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.10, delivering a surprise of +75.61%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom Line
An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Dillard's appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Dillard's (DDS) reports results for the quarter ended October 2018. That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Dillard's (DDS) reports results for the quarter ended October 2018. That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Dillard's (DDS) reports results for the quarter ended October 2018. That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Dillard's (DDS) reports results for the quarter ended October 2018. That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
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2018-10-22 00:00:00 UTC
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10.4% of FYT Holdings Seeing Recent Insider Buys
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/104-fyt-holdings-seeing-recent-insider-buys-2018-10-22
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A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ) shows an impressive 10.4% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.
Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), which makes up 0.64% of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $399,684 worth of DDS, making it the #28 largest holding. The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at DDS:
DDS - last trade: $68.26 - Recent Insider Buys:
And Cars.com Inc (Symbol: CARS), the #31 largest holding among components of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), shows 2 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. The ETF holds $401,529 worth of CARS, which represents approximately 0.64% of the ETF's total assets at last check. The recent insider buying activity observed at CARS is detailed in the table below:
CARS - last trade: $24.47 - Recent Insider Buys:
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), which makes up 0.64% of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at DDS: DDS - last trade: $68.26 - Recent Insider Buys: And Cars.com Inc (Symbol: CARS), the #31 largest holding among components of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), shows 2 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. The ETF holds a total of $399,684 worth of DDS, making it the #28 largest holding.
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The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at DDS: DDS - last trade: $68.26 - Recent Insider Buys: And Cars.com Inc (Symbol: CARS), the #31 largest holding among components of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), shows 2 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), which makes up 0.64% of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $399,684 worth of DDS, making it the #28 largest holding.
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The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at DDS: DDS - last trade: $68.26 - Recent Insider Buys: And Cars.com Inc (Symbol: CARS), the #31 largest holding among components of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), shows 2 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), which makes up 0.64% of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $399,684 worth of DDS, making it the #28 largest holding.
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Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), which makes up 0.64% of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $399,684 worth of DDS, making it the #28 largest holding. The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at DDS: DDS - last trade: $68.26 - Recent Insider Buys: And Cars.com Inc (Symbol: CARS), the #31 largest holding among components of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), shows 2 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases.
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Dillard's Down 17% in 3 Months: Can Strategies Revive Stock?
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Shares of Dillard's, Inc.DDS have lost 16.6% in the past three months due to the company's soft cash flows, which has resulted in lesser share buybacks. Also, the company remains prone to challenging trends in the department store space due to the evolving retail trends, including e-commerce growth, which might dent its overall profitability. Meanwhile, the industry has declined 4.8% in the same time frame.
Further, the stock's dismal run on bourses is well evident from a Momentum Score of F, which indicates lower potential. However, the company has been taking various strategic initiatives to reverse the stock's dismal performance.
Let's delve deep.
What's Hurting the Stock?
Dillard's lower share buybacks has been hurting its profitability. Apparently, the company reported loss per share of 10 cents in second-quarter fiscal 2018, narrower than loss of 58 cents in the prior-year quarter and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss of 41 cents.
The company used net cash of $15.4 million in operations and reported soft free cash flows in the fiscal second quarter. Consequently, it bought back only 39,400 shares for $3.1 million in the quarter, under its $500-million repurchased program announced in March 2018.
Year to date, Dillard's has bought back 518,000 shares for $37.9 million under its February 2016 and March 2018 programs. As of Aug 4, 2018, the company had $496.9 million worth of share buyback authorization remaining under its March 2018 program.
Furthermore, the challenging trends in the retail industry have been hurting the company's performance. The retail merchandise business is prone to changes in consumer preferences and spending patterns, demographic trends, consumer credit availability and location of competing stores. In fact, this leading departmental store chain is facing troubles by the shift of customers from offline to online.
Dillard's also faces intense competition from large department store retailers like Macy's, Inc. M , J. C. Penney Company, Inc. JCP and Kohl's Corporation KSS .
Strategic Initiatives
Dillard's consistent efforts to capitalize on growth opportunities in its brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce business are encouraging. Moving ahead, its focus on increasing productivity, enhancing domestic operations and developing omni-channel platform is expected to strengthen the customer base.
On the store front, the company will gain by enhancing brand relations, focusing on in-trend categories, store remodels and rewarding store personnel. With regard to e-commerce, it has been undertaking strategies like enhancing merchandise assortments and effective inventory management to boost growth. Notably, the company's top and bottom line has been benefiting from its focus on developing a solid omni-channel platform and enhancing domestic operations.
In second-quarter fiscal 2018, Dillard's marked its fourth consecutive bottom line beat, with fifth straight positive sales surprise. Top line gained from comparable store sales (comps) growth as well as strength across its men's apparel and accessories, and juniors' and children's apparel categories. Additionally, the company's retail gross margin improved owing to lower markdowns. As a result, management reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2018.
Wrapping Up
Though Dillard's cash flows remain soft, we expect its robust strategies to revive performance in the future. Also, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has an impressive long-term earnings growth rate of 9.7%. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here .
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Shares of Dillard's, Inc.DDS have lost 16.6% in the past three months due to the company's soft cash flows, which has resulted in lesser share buybacks. Click to get this free report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's also faces intense competition from large department store retailers like Macy's, Inc. M , J. C. Penney Company, Inc. JCP and Kohl's Corporation KSS .
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Click to get this free report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of Dillard's, Inc.DDS have lost 16.6% in the past three months due to the company's soft cash flows, which has resulted in lesser share buybacks. Also, the company remains prone to challenging trends in the department store space due to the evolving retail trends, including e-commerce growth, which might dent its overall profitability.
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Click to get this free report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of Dillard's, Inc.DDS have lost 16.6% in the past three months due to the company's soft cash flows, which has resulted in lesser share buybacks. Also, the company remains prone to challenging trends in the department store space due to the evolving retail trends, including e-commerce growth, which might dent its overall profitability.
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Shares of Dillard's, Inc.DDS have lost 16.6% in the past three months due to the company's soft cash flows, which has resulted in lesser share buybacks. Click to get this free report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's lower share buybacks has been hurting its profitability.
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - October 10, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article are Verso Corp.VRS , AECOMACM , Dillard's Inc . DDS , Casey's General Stores, Inc.CASY and Best Buy Co., Inc.BBY .
Recent Analyst Upgrades Bring These 5 Stocks in Focus
With the Q3 earnings season about to begin, investors look to add stocks that have the potential to surpass expectations. This is because an earnings beat generally leads to stock price appreciation.
However, the task of designing one's portfolio with potential outperformers is anything but an easy one. In fact, equity market tricks are not easy to master with a number of stocks flooding the space at any point of time. The task becomes even more difficult when one tries to devise a winning portfolio without proper guidance.
Given time constraints, it is in the best interest of investors to be guided by experts in the field. In view of the above arguments, it can be safely stated that it is in the best interest of investors to pay heed to the opinion of brokers while deciding their course of action (buy, sell or hold) on a particular stock.
Broker Ratings Hold the Key
Broker ratings are backed by sound logic and are by no means arbitrary. Since brokers closely follow the stocks in their coverage, they revise earnings estimates only after carefully examining the pros and cons of an event for the concerned company.
Naturally, when investors see brokers revising their estimates or recommendation on a stock, they often assume that there is something in the stock that has attracted analyst attention. In fact, a rating upgrade generally leads to stock price appreciation.
Similarly, the price of a stock may plummet following a rating downgrade. In the event of estimates moving south, which can happen due to lower-than-expected earnings/modest sales or pipeline failure (for a biotech company), investors tend to offload the stock from their portfolio.
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DDS , Casey's General Stores, Inc.CASY and Best Buy Co., Inc.BBY . Click to get this free report AECOM (ACM): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In view of the above arguments, it can be safely stated that it is in the best interest of investors to pay heed to the opinion of brokers while deciding their course of action (buy, sell or hold) on a particular stock.
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Click to get this free report AECOM (ACM): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. DDS , Casey's General Stores, Inc.CASY and Best Buy Co., Inc.BBY . For the rest of this Screen of the Week article please visit Zacks.com at: https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/326910/recent-analyst-upgrades-bring-these-5-stocks-in-focus Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.
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Click to get this free report AECOM (ACM): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. DDS , Casey's General Stores, Inc.CASY and Best Buy Co., Inc.BBY . Naturally, when investors see brokers revising their estimates or recommendation on a stock, they often assume that there is something in the stock that has attracted analyst attention.
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DDS , Casey's General Stores, Inc.CASY and Best Buy Co., Inc.BBY . Click to get this free report AECOM (ACM): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Naturally, when investors see brokers revising their estimates or recommendation on a stock, they often assume that there is something in the stock that has attracted analyst attention.
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Recent Analyst Upgrades Bring These 5 Stocks in Focus
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With the Q3 earnings season about to begin, investors look to add stocks that have the potential to surpass expectations. This is because an earnings beat generally leads to stock price appreciation.
However, the task of designing one's portfolio with potential outperformers is anything but an easy one. In fact, equity market tricks are not easy to master with a number of stocks flooding the space at any point of time. The task becomes even more difficult when one tries to devise a winning portfolio without proper guidance.
Given time constraints, it is in the best interest of investors to be guided by experts in the field.In view of the above arguments, it can be safely stated that it is in the best interest of investors to pay heed to the opinion of brokers while deciding their course of action (buy, sell or hold) on a particular stock.
Broker Ratings Hold the Key
Broker ratings are backed by sound logic and are by no means arbitrary. Since brokers closely follow the stocks in their coverage, they revise earnings estimates only after carefully examining the pros and cons of an event for the concerned company.
Naturally, when investors see brokers revising their estimates or recommendation on a stock, they often assume that there is something in the stock that has attracted analyst attention.In fact, a rating upgrade generally leads to stock price appreciation.
Similarly, the price of a stock may plummet following a rating downgrade. In the event of estimates moving south, which can happen due to lower-than-expected earnings/modest sales or pipeline failure (for a biotech company), investors tend to offload the stock from their portfolio.
Making the Most of Broker Opinions
The above write-up clearly suggests that by following broker actions, one can arrive at a winning portfolio of stocks. Keeping this in mind, we have designed a screen to shortlist stocks based on improving analyst recommendation and upward revisions to earnings estimates over the last four weeks. Also, since the price/sales ratio is a strong complementary valuation metric in the presence of analyst information, it has been included. The price/sales ratio takes care of the company's top line, making the strategy foolproof.
Screening Criteria
# (Up- Down Rating)/ Total (4 weeks) =Top #75 : This gives the list of top 75 companies that have witnessed net upgrades over the last four weeks.
% change in Q (1) est. (4 weeks) = Top #10 : This gives the top 10 stocks that have witnessed earnings estimate revisions over the past four weeks for the upcoming quarter.
To ensure that the strategy is a winning one, covering all bases, we have added the following screening parameters:
Price-to-Sales = Bot%10 : The lower the ratio the better. Companies meeting this criteria are in bottom 10% of our universe of over 7,700 stocks with respect to this ratio.
Price greater than 5 : A stock trading below $5 will not likely create significant interest for most investors.
Average Daily Volume greater than 100,000 shares over the last 20 trading days : Volume has to be significant to ensure that these are easily traded.
Market value ($ mil) = Top #3000 : This gives us stocks that are the top 3000 if one judges by market capitalization.
Com/ADR/Canadian= Com : This takes out the ADR and Canadian stocks.
Here are five of the 10 stocks that made it through the screen:
Verso Corporation VRS is a leading North American producer of coated paper. Over the past 30 days, this Miamisburg, OH-based company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2018 and 2019 increase 53.7% and 46.7% to $3.09 and $4.68 per share, respectively. The stock sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
AECOMACM specializes in providing integrated services for planning, construction and infrastructure maintenance. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-quarter earnings of this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock has been revised 3.8% upward over the past 90 days.
Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion, apparel and home furnishings. This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has an impressive expected earnings per share growth rate of 9.7% for three to five years.
Casey's General Stores, Inc.CASY is based in Ankeny, IA. It operates convenience stores under the Casey's and Casey's General Store names in 16 Midwestern states, mainly Iowa, Missouri and Illinois. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings of this Zacks Rank #3 stock has been revised 2% upward over the past 60 days.
Best Buy Co., Inc.BBY operates as a retailer of technology products, services, and solutions in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company carries a Zacks Rank #2. It has an impressive record with respect to earnings per share, having outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the past four quarters. The average beat is 8.9%.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion, apparel and home furnishings. Click to get this free report AECOM (ACM): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Since brokers closely follow the stocks in their coverage, they revise earnings estimates only after carefully examining the pros and cons of an event for the concerned company.
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Click to get this free report AECOM (ACM): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion, apparel and home furnishings. Naturally, when investors see brokers revising their estimates or recommendation on a stock, they often assume that there is something in the stock that has attracted analyst attention.In fact, a rating upgrade generally leads to stock price appreciation.
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Click to get this free report AECOM (ACM): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion, apparel and home furnishings. Naturally, when investors see brokers revising their estimates or recommendation on a stock, they often assume that there is something in the stock that has attracted analyst attention.In fact, a rating upgrade generally leads to stock price appreciation.
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Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion, apparel and home furnishings. Click to get this free report AECOM (ACM): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Caseys General Stores, Inc. (CASY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This is because an earnings beat generally leads to stock price appreciation.
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Costco (COST) Q4 Earnings: Solid Comps Run a Key Factor
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Costco Wholesale CorporationCOST is slated to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Oct 4. In the last reported quarter, the company outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.2%. This Issaquah, WA-based company has outperformed the consensus mark in three of the trailing four quarters. Let's see how things are shaping up prior to this announcement.
Investors are keeping their fingers crossed and hoping for a positive earnings surprise from Costco in the quarter to be reported. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter under review is $2.34, reflecting a year-over-year increase of roughly 12.5%. We observe that the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased by 3 cents in the past 30 days.
Factors Playing Key Roles
We believe that the company's growth strategies, sturdy comparable-store sales (comps) performance, strong membership trends and higher penetration of Citi Visa co-brand card program are the pillars that reinforce its position. While major chains are grappling with sluggish store and mall traffic as consumers switch to online shopping, the company seems somewhat resilient to the challenging retail backdrop.
Costco continues to be one of the dominant retail wholesalers based on the breadth and quality of merchandise offered. In fact, the company's strategy to sell products at heavily discounted prices has helped it to remain on growth track. The company remains committed toward opening new clubs in domestic and international markets.
The company with its August sales results on Sep 6 had informed that net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 grew 5% to $43.4 billion. Comps improved 9.5% during the quarter under review, representing an increase of 10.8%, 5.7% and 6.7% at the United States, Canada and Other International locations, respectively. This followed an overall comps growth of 10.2% in the preceding quarter.
Additionally, a differentiated product range enables Costco to provide an upscale shopping experience for its members, consequently resulting in market share gains and higher sales per square foot. It is also gradually expanding e-commerce capabilities in the United States, Canada, the U.K., Mexico, Korea and Taiwan. Consequently, comparable e-commerce sales surged 26.2% in the quarter under review.
Costco continued with positive comps performance driven by improved store traffic and average transaction size. Further, improving labor market, rising disposable income and elevated consumer sentiment are working in tandem for the company.
Costco Wholesale Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Costco Wholesale Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Costco Wholesale Corporation Quote
Model Predicts Higher Probability of Earnings Beat
Our proven model shows that Costco is likely to beat estimates this quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both - a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) and a positive Earnings ESP - for this to happen. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Costco has an Earnings ESP of +0.26% and a Zacks Rank #3. This makes us reasonably confident that the bottom line is likely to outperform estimates.
Other Stocks With Favorable Combination
Here are some other companies you may want to consider as our model shows that these too have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:
Signet Jewelers Limited SIG has an Earnings ESP of +8.57% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. WBA has an Earnings ESP of +1.02% and a Zacks Rank #2.
Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.75% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.75% and a Zacks Rank #3. Click to get this free report Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): Free Stock Analysis Report Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA): Free Stock Analysis Report Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Factors Playing Key Roles We believe that the company's growth strategies, sturdy comparable-store sales (comps) performance, strong membership trends and higher penetration of Citi Visa co-brand card program are the pillars that reinforce its position.
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Click to get this free report Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): Free Stock Analysis Report Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA): Free Stock Analysis Report Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.75% and a Zacks Rank #3. Costco Wholesale Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Costco Wholesale Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Costco Wholesale Corporation Quote Model Predicts Higher Probability of Earnings Beat Our proven model shows that Costco is likely to beat estimates this quarter.
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Click to get this free report Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): Free Stock Analysis Report Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA): Free Stock Analysis Report Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.75% and a Zacks Rank #3. Costco Wholesale Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Costco Wholesale Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Costco Wholesale Corporation Quote Model Predicts Higher Probability of Earnings Beat Our proven model shows that Costco is likely to beat estimates this quarter.
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Dillard's, Inc. DDS has an Earnings ESP of +2.75% and a Zacks Rank #3. Click to get this free report Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): Free Stock Analysis Report Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA): Free Stock Analysis Report Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In the last reported quarter, the company outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.2%.
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - September 24, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article are Verso Corp.VRS , Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.BBBY , American Airlines Group Inc.AAL , Avis Budget Group Inc.CAR and Dillard's Inc.DDS .
Recent Analyst Upgrades Make These 5 Stocks Attractive
With a deluge of stocks flooding the market at any point of time, investors might end up making a wrong choice while designing their portfolio in the absence of proper know-how.
Moreover, time constraint makes the task more difficult. Choice of improper stocks can adversely impact returns, thereby ruining the objective of investing hard-earned money in the highly unpredictable stock market.
Broker Advice - The Way Out
To avoid such confusion, investors, more often than not rely guidance provided by brokers- who are deemed to be experts in the field. The opinion of brokers is highly sought after by investors as they have a clear insight into the nitty gritty of the investment world. Individual investors, more often than not, do not have access to such detailed and well-researched information.
Out of the three types of brokers (sell-side, buy-side and independent) present, sell-side analysts are the most common. They are employed by various brokerage firms to provide unbiased opinion on stocks. Meanwhile, buy-side analysts are employed by hedge funds, mutual funds and others while independent analysts directly sell their reports to investors.
For the rest of this Screen of the Week article please visit Zacks.com at: https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/324211/recent-analyst-upgrades-make-these-5-stocks-attractive
Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. An affiliated investment advisory firm may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.
About Screen of the Week
Zacks.com created the first and best screening system on the web earning the distinction as the "#1 site for screening stocks" by Money Magazine. But powerful screening tools is just the start. That is why Zacks created the Screen of the Week to highlight profitable stock picking strategies that investors can actively use.
Strong Stocks that Should Be in the News
Many are little publicized and fly under the Wall Street radar. They're virtually unknown to the general public. Yet today's 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buys" were generated by the stock-picking system that has more than doubled the market from 1988 through 2016. Its average gain has been a stellar +25% per year. See these high-potential stocks free >>.
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Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY): Free Stock Analysis Report
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - September 24, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article are Verso Corp.VRS , Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.BBBY , American Airlines Group Inc.AAL , Avis Budget Group Inc.CAR and Dillard's Inc.DDS . Click to get this free report American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Broker Advice - The Way Out To avoid such confusion, investors, more often than not rely guidance provided by brokers- who are deemed to be experts in the field.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - September 24, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article are Verso Corp.VRS , Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.BBBY , American Airlines Group Inc.AAL , Avis Budget Group Inc.CAR and Dillard's Inc.DDS . Click to get this free report American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For the rest of this Screen of the Week article please visit Zacks.com at: https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/324211/recent-analyst-upgrades-make-these-5-stocks-attractive Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.
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Click to get this free report American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - September 24, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article are Verso Corp.VRS , Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.BBBY , American Airlines Group Inc.AAL , Avis Budget Group Inc.CAR and Dillard's Inc.DDS . Recent Analyst Upgrades Make These 5 Stocks Attractive With a deluge of stocks flooding the market at any point of time, investors might end up making a wrong choice while designing their portfolio in the absence of proper know-how.
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Click to get this free report American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - September 24, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article are Verso Corp.VRS , Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.BBBY , American Airlines Group Inc.AAL , Avis Budget Group Inc.CAR and Dillard's Inc.DDS . Yet today's 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buys" were generated by the stock-picking system that has more than doubled the market from 1988 through 2016.
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With a deluge of stocks flooding the market at any point of time, investors might end up making a wrong choice while designing their portfolio in the absence of proper know-how.
Moreover, time constraint makes the task more difficult. Choice of improper stocks can adversely impact returns, thereby ruining the objective of investing hard-earned money in the highly unpredictable stock market.
Broker Advice - The Way Out
To avoid such confusion, investors, more often than not rely guidance provided by brokers- who are deemed to be experts in the field. The opinion of brokers is highly sought after by investors as they have a clear insight into the nitty gritty of the investment world. Individual investors, more often than not, do not have access to such detailed and well-researched information.
Out of the three types of brokers (sell-side, buy-side and independent) present, sell-side analysts are the most common. They are employed by various brokerage firms to provide unbiased opinion on stocks. Meanwhile, buy-side analysts are employed by hedge funds, mutual funds and others while independent analysts directly sell their reports to investors.
Brokers revise their earnings estimates after carefully examining the pros and cons of an event for the concerned stock. Naturally, their stock related actions (upgrade or downgrade) serve as an invaluable guide as far as fixing target price of stock (s) is concerned.
Making the Most of Broker Opinions
The above write-up clearly suggests that by following broker actions, one can arrive at a winning portfolio of stocks. Keeping this in mind, we have designed a screen to shortlist stocks based on improving analyst recommendation and upward revisions to earnings estimates over the last four weeks. Also, since the price/sales ratio is a strong complementary valuation metric in the presence of analyst information, it has been included. The price/sales ratio takes care of the company's top line, making the strategy foolproof.
Screening Criteria
# (Up- Down Rating)/ Total (4 weeks) =Top #75 : This gives the list of top 75 companies that have witnessed net upgrades over the last 4 weeks.
% change in Q (1) est. (4 weeks) = Top #10 : This gives the top 10 stocks that have witnessed earnings estimate revisions over the past 4 weeks for the upcoming quarter.
To ensure that the strategy is a winning one, covering all bases, we have added the following screening parameters:
Price-to-Sales = Bot%10 : The lower the ratio the better, companies meeting this criteria are in bottom 10% of our universe of over 7,700 stocks with respect to this ratio.
Price greater than 5 : A stock trading below $5 will not likely create significant interest for most investors.
Average Daily Volume greater than 100,000 shares over the last 20 trading days : Volume has to be significant to ensure that these are easily traded.
Market value ($ mil) = Top #3000 : This gives us stocks that are the top 3000 if one judges by market capitalization.
Com/ADR/Canadian= Com : This takes out the ADR and Canadian stocks.
Here are five of the 10 stocks that made it through the screen:
Verso CorporationVRS : Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Miamisburg, OH, Verso is a leading North American producer of coated paper. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings being revised upward to the tune of a massive 105% over the last 60 days. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. BBBY , an omnichannel retailer of domestics merchandise and home furnishings, carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The stock has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings being revised 0.9% upward over the last 60 days.
American Airlines Group Inc.AAL operates more than 6,700 daily flights to over 330 destinations in more than 50 nations across the globe. This Zacks Rank #3 airline behemoth is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. The company has an impressive history with respect to earnings per share. It outshined the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average beat of 2.3%.
Avis Budget Group Inc.CAR provides vehicle rental services through a network of approximately 10,000 car and truck rental locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia. This Zacks Rank #3 stock has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings being revised 0.6% upward over the last 30 days.
Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. This Zacks Rank #3 stock has an impressive expected earnings per share growth rate of 9.7% for three to five years.
You can get the rest of the stocks on this list by signing up now for your 2-week free trial to the Research Wizard and start using this screen in your own trading. Further, you can also create your own strategies and test them first before taking the investment plunge.
The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your Research Wizard trial today. And the next time you read an economic report, open up the Research Wizard, plug your finds in, and see what gems come out.
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Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. An affiliated investment advisory firm may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.
Disclosure: Performance information for Zacks' portfolios and strategies are available at: https://www.zacks.com/performance.
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Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report
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Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. Click to get this free report American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. With a deluge of stocks flooding the market at any point of time, investors might end up making a wrong choice while designing their portfolio in the absence of proper know-how.
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Click to get this free report American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings being revised upward to the tune of a massive 105% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings being revised upward to the tune of a massive 105% over the last 60 days.
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Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. Click to get this free report American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL): Free Stock Analysis Report Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The price/sales ratio takes care of the company's top line, making the strategy foolproof.
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Dillard's in Crossroads: Can Strategies Keep Hurdles at Bay?
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Dillard's Inc.DDS is among the few stocks that are displaying mixed sentiments. We remain optimistic about the stock, given its solid surprise trend, strong margins and long-term strategies. However, lesser share buybacks, due to soft cash flows, have been a concern, which is denting investors' sentiment.
Evidently, the company's shares have declined 22.7% in the last three months as the investor community remains concerned about its cash flows. This reflects a significant underperformance from the industry 's 7% decline. Nonetheless, the company's merchandising strategies, along with solid e-commerce growth and inventory management, hold promises.
Let's analyze the pros and cons of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock.
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here .
Factor's Hurting the Stock and Investor Outlook
As previously noted, the company's price graph is suffering due to lower buybacks, resulting from soft cash flows. This, in turn, has been weighing on the company's earnings. Notably, Dillard's reported loss per share of 10 cents in second-quarter fiscal 2018, narrower than loss of 58 cents in the prior-year quarter.
In the fiscal second quarter, the company used net cash of $15.4 million in operations and reported soft free cash flows. Consequently, it bought back only 39,400 shares for $3.1 million in the fiscal second quarter under its $500-million repurchased program announced in March 2018. Year to date, the company has bought back 518,000 shares for $37.9 million under its February 2016 and March 2018 programs. As of Aug 4, 2018, it had $496.9 million worth of share buyback authorization remaining under its March 2018 program.
Another reason behind the stock's decline can be the general weakness seen in department store space due to the shift of customers from offline to online. Looking closely, we note that the company's peers are also suffering due to these challenges. Clearly, Macy's M and J.C. Penney JCP have witnessed declines of 10.7% and 40.3%, respectively, in the last three months. On the other hand, Kohl's Corp. KSS seems to be doing well, having gained 48% year to date.
Strategies to Aid Growth
Dillard's constant efforts to capitalize on growth opportunities in its brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce business remain encouraging. Its focus on increasing productivity, enhancing domestic operations and developing an omni-channel platform is also likely to strengthen the customer base.
On the store front, the company will gain by enhancing brand relations, focusing on in-trend categories, store remodels and rewarding store personnel. Additionally, some of the strategies to boost growth across its e-commerce business include enhancing merchandise assortments and effective inventory management. We expect the company's top and bottom lines to gain from its focus on increasing productivity at existing stores, developing a leading omni-channel platform and enhancing its domestic operations in the years ahead.
Additionally, Dillard's remains focused on strengthening its balance sheet, as evident from its efforts to lower debt burden. In the fiscal second quarter, it paid down debt of $161 million, pertaining to the principal remaining on 7.13% unsecured notes that matured on Aug 1, 2018. Consequently, it ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $116.5 million, long-term debt and capital leases of $367.7 million, and total shareholders' equity of $1,674.5 million. Merchandise inventories improved 5% year over year to $1,603.3 million.
Backed by the aforementioned growth efforts, Dillard's boasts a robust surprise history, with a bottom-line beat in the last four quarters and positive sales surprise in the trailing five quarters, including the fiscal second quarter. While the company's loss per share can be attributed to the reduced share repurchase activity, sales gained from comps growth as well as strength across its men's apparel and accessories along with juniors' and children's apparel categories. Additionally, its retail gross margin improved due to lower markdowns.
Bottom Line
Despite the concerns, Dillard's initiatives provide visibility for the continuation of its positive surprise trend. This is further supported by its long-term earnings growth rate of 9.7% and a VGM Score of B.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Dillard's Inc.DDS is among the few stocks that are displaying mixed sentiments. Click to get this free report J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Factor's Hurting the Stock and Investor Outlook As previously noted, the company's price graph is suffering due to lower buybacks, resulting from soft cash flows.
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Click to get this free report J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc.DDS is among the few stocks that are displaying mixed sentiments. Nonetheless, the company's merchandising strategies, along with solid e-commerce growth and inventory management, hold promises.
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Click to get this free report J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc.DDS is among the few stocks that are displaying mixed sentiments. Factor's Hurting the Stock and Investor Outlook As previously noted, the company's price graph is suffering due to lower buybacks, resulting from soft cash flows.
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Dillard's Inc.DDS is among the few stocks that are displaying mixed sentiments. Click to get this free report J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We remain optimistic about the stock, given its solid surprise trend, strong margins and long-term strategies.
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Chicago, IL - September 7, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article include: Delek US Holdings, Inc. DK , ArcBest Corporation ARCB , Verso Corp. VRS , DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc. DKS and Dillard's Inc. DDS .
Screen of the Week of Zacks Investment Research:
5 Broker-Friendly Stocks to Counter Market Jitters
It is a well-documented fact that the U.S. economy is in good shape. Despite this, there are certain developments, which are keeping investors on the edge. While trade-related tensions with China continue to be a source of worry, President Trump's threat to exclude Canada from a new NAFTA deal has also increased investor concern. Moreover, the ongoing troubles in emerging markets have also been a source of worry for investors.
Expert Advice - A Must in this Scenario
It is a well-known fact that investors irrespective of the market conditions strive to design a winning portfolio of stocks. They, after all, are putting their hard-earned money into stocks. However, given the above backdrop, the task of building a portfolio of stocks for handsome returns is a herculean task.
One of the tried and tested strategies is to maintain a well-diversified portfolio (i.e. including stocks from different industries) so that one rakes in solid returns at all times. However, it is easier said than done. With multiple stocks flooding the market at any point of time, it is next to impossible to design one's portfolio without guidance from people equipped with proper knowhow about the market.
Given this backdrop, it is in the best interest of investors to seek guidance from "experts in the field."
Who are the Experts & Why?
The "experts" in the field of investing are brokers who are equipped with thorough knowledge about the space. Brokers, irrespective of their types (sell-side, buy-side or independent), have at their disposal a lot more information on a company and its prospects than individual investors.
To attain their objective, they go through minute details of the publicly available financial documents apart from attending company conference calls and other presentations. Broker opinion should thus act as a valuable guide for investors while deciding their course of action (buy, sell or hold) on a particular stock.
And that's what we're screening for today…
For the rest of this Screen of the Week article please visit Zacks.com at: https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/321790/5-brokerfriendly-stocks-to-counter-market-jitters
Get the remaining stocks on the list and start putting this and other ideas to the test. It can all be done with the Research Wizard stock picking and back testing software.
The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your Research Wizard trial today. And the next time you read an economic report, open up the Research Wizard, plug your finds in, and see what gems come out.
Click here to sign up for a free trial to the Research Wizard today .
Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. An affiliated investment advisory firm may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.
About Screen of the Week
Zacks.com created the first and best screening system on the web earning the distinction as the "#1 site for screening stocks" by Money Magazine. But powerful screening tools is just the start. That is why Zacks created the Screen of the Week to highlight profitable stock picking strategies that investors can actively use.
Strong Stocks that Should Be in the News
Many are little publicized and fly under the Wall Street radar. They're virtually unknown to the general public. Yet today's 220 Zacks Rank #1 "Strong Buys" were generated by the stock-picking system that has more than doubled the market from 1988 through 2016. Its average gain has been a stellar +25% per year. See these high-potential stocks free >>.
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Phone: 312-265-9268
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - September 7, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article include: Delek US Holdings, Inc. DK , ArcBest Corporation ARCB , Verso Corp. VRS , DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc. DKS and Dillard's Inc. DDS . Click to get this free report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Screen of the Week of Zacks Investment Research: 5 Broker-Friendly Stocks to Counter Market Jitters It is a well-documented fact that the U.S. economy is in good shape.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - September 7, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article include: Delek US Holdings, Inc. DK , ArcBest Corporation ARCB , Verso Corp. VRS , DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc. DKS and Dillard's Inc. DDS . Click to get this free report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.
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Click to get this free report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - September 7, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article include: Delek US Holdings, Inc. DK , ArcBest Corporation ARCB , Verso Corp. VRS , DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc. DKS and Dillard's Inc. DDS . Screen of the Week of Zacks Investment Research: 5 Broker-Friendly Stocks to Counter Market Jitters It is a well-documented fact that the U.S. economy is in good shape.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - September 7, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article include: Delek US Holdings, Inc. DK , ArcBest Corporation ARCB , Verso Corp. VRS , DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc. DKS and Dillard's Inc. DDS . Click to get this free report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Expert Advice - A Must in this Scenario It is a well-known fact that investors irrespective of the market conditions strive to design a winning portfolio of stocks.
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5 Broker-Friendly Stocks to Counter Market Jitters
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It is a well-documented fact that the U.S. economy is in good shape. Despite this, there are certain developments, which are keeping investors on the edge. While trade-related tensions with China continue to be a source of worry, President Trump's threat to exclude Canada from a new NAFTA deal has also increased investor concern. Moreover, the ongoing troubles in emerging markets have also been a source of worry for investors.
Expert Advice - A Must in this Scenario
It is a well-known fact that investors irrespective of the market conditions strive to design a winning portfolio of stocks. They, after all, are putting their hard-earned money into stocks. However, given the above backdrop, the task of building a portfolio of stocks for handsome returns is a herculean task.
One of the tried and tested strategies is to maintain a well-diversified portfolio (i.e. including stocks from different industries) so that one rakes in solid returns at all times. However, it is easier said than done. With multiple stocks flooding the market at any point of time, it is next to impossible to design one's portfolio without guidance from people equipped with proper knowhow about the market.
Given this backdrop, it is in the best interest of investors to seek guidance from "experts in the field."
Who are the Experts & Why?
The "experts" in the field of investing are brokers who are equipped with thorough knowledge about the space. Brokers, irrespective of their types (sell-side, buy-side or independent), have at their disposal a lot more information on a company and its prospects than individual investors.
To attain their objective, they go through minute details of the publicly available financial documents apart from attending company conference calls and other presentations. Broker opinion should thus act as a valuable guide for investors while deciding their course of action (buy, sell or hold) on a particular stock.
Making the Most of Broker Opinions
The above write-up clearly suggests that by following broker actions, one can arrive at a winning portfolio of stocks. Keeping this in mind, we have designed a screen to shortlist stocks based on improving analyst recommendation and upward revisions in earnings estimates over the past four weeks. Also, since the price/sales ratio is a strong complementary valuation metric in the presence of analyst information, it has been included. The price/sales ratio takes care of the company's top line, making the strategy effective.
Screening Criteria
# (Up- Down Rating)/ Total (4 weeks) =Top #75: This gives the list of top 75 companies that have witnessed net upgrades over the last four weeks.
% change in Q (1) est. (4 weeks) = Top #10: This gives the top 10 stocks that have witnessed earnings estimate revisions over the past four weeks for the upcoming quarter.
To ensure that the strategy is a winning one, covering all bases, we have added the following screening parameters:
Price-to-Sales = Bot%10: The lower the ratio the better, companies meeting this criteria are in the bottom 10% of our universe of over 7,700 stocks with respect to this ratio.
Price greater than 5: A stock trading below $5 will not likely create significant interest for most investors.
Average Daily Volume greater than 100,000 shares over the last 20 trading days: Volume has to be significant to ensure that these are easily traded.
Market value ($ mil) = Top #3000: This gives us stocks that are the top 3000 if one judges by market capitalization.
Com/ADR/Canadian= Com: This takes out the ADR and Canadian stocks.
Here are five of the 10 stocks that made it through the screen:
Delek US Holdings, Inc.DK is an independent refiner, transporter and marketer of petroleum products. This Zacks Rank #3 company is based in Brentwood, TN. The company has an impressive history with respect to earnings per share. It outshined the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters, with an average beat of 92.6%.
ArcBest CorporationARCB , sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), is headquartered in Fort Smith, AR. It provides freight transportation services and solutions. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has been revised upward to the tune of 8.3% over the last 60 days. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Verso Corp.VRS produces coated freesheet, coated ground wood and uncoated super calendared papers and pulp. It sports a Zacks Rank #1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has improved more than 46% over the past 30 days.
Pennsylvania-based DICK'S Sporting Goods Inc.DKS offers athletic shoes, apparel, accessories and a broad selection of outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, water sports, etc. This Zacks Rank #3 company outshined the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters. The average beat is18.2%.
Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. The company carries a Zacks Rank #3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 1.1% over the past 60 days.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. Click to get this free report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. While trade-related tensions with China continue to be a source of worry, President Trump's threat to exclude Canada from a new NAFTA deal has also increased investor concern.
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Click to get this free report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. Keeping this in mind, we have designed a screen to shortlist stocks based on improving analyst recommendation and upward revisions in earnings estimates over the past four weeks.
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Click to get this free report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. Expert Advice - A Must in this Scenario It is a well-known fact that investors irrespective of the market conditions strive to design a winning portfolio of stocks.
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Dillard's Inc. DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. Click to get this free report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Verso Corporation (VRS): Free Stock Analysis Report DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Expert Advice - A Must in this Scenario It is a well-known fact that investors irrespective of the market conditions strive to design a winning portfolio of stocks.
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2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC
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Insiders Buy the Holdings of FYT ETF
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A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ) shows an impressive 11.6% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months.
Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), which makes up 0.52% of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $382,306 worth of DDS, making it the #68 largest holding. The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at DDS:
DDS - last trade: $76.22 - Recent Insider Buys:
And Sally Beauty Holdings Inc (Symbol: SBH), the #82 largest holding among components of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), shows 3 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. The ETF holds $356,056 worth of SBH, which represents approximately 0.49% of the ETF's total assets at last check. The recent insider buying activity observed at SBH is detailed in the table below:
SBH - last trade: $15.94 - Recent Insider Buys:
10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying »
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), which makes up 0.52% of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at DDS: DDS - last trade: $76.22 - Recent Insider Buys: And Sally Beauty Holdings Inc (Symbol: SBH), the #82 largest holding among components of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), shows 3 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. The ETF holds a total of $382,306 worth of DDS, making it the #68 largest holding.
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The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at DDS: DDS - last trade: $76.22 - Recent Insider Buys: And Sally Beauty Holdings Inc (Symbol: SBH), the #82 largest holding among components of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), shows 3 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), which makes up 0.52% of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $382,306 worth of DDS, making it the #68 largest holding.
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The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at DDS: DDS - last trade: $76.22 - Recent Insider Buys: And Sally Beauty Holdings Inc (Symbol: SBH), the #82 largest holding among components of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), shows 3 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases. Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), which makes up 0.52% of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $382,306 worth of DDS, making it the #68 largest holding.
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Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), which makes up 0.52% of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), has seen 2 directors and officers purchase shares in the past six months, according to the recent Form 4 data. The ETF holds a total of $382,306 worth of DDS, making it the #68 largest holding. The table below details the recent insider buying activity observed at DDS: DDS - last trade: $76.22 - Recent Insider Buys: And Sally Beauty Holdings Inc (Symbol: SBH), the #82 largest holding among components of the First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund ( FYT ), shows 3 directors and officers as recently filing Form 4's indicating purchases.
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2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC
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DDS Crosses Below Key Moving Average Level
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/dds-crosses-below-key-moving-average-level-2018-09-06
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In trading on Thursday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $75.58, changing hands as low as $75.50 per share. Dillard's Inc. shares are currently trading down about 0.8% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $49.91 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $75.50.
Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average »
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Thursday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $75.58, changing hands as low as $75.50 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $49.91 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $75.50. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Thursday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $75.58, changing hands as low as $75.50 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $49.91 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $75.50. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Thursday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $75.58, changing hands as low as $75.50 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $49.91 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $75.50. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Thursday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $75.58, changing hands as low as $75.50 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $49.91 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $75.50. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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2018-08-28 00:00:00 UTC
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Is Dillard's, Inc. (DDS) a Great Stock for Value Investors?
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Value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. After all, who wouldn't want to find stocks that are either flying under the radar and are compelling buys, or offer up tantalizing discounts when compared to fair value?
One way to find these companies is by looking at several key metrics and financial ratios, many of which are crucial in the value stock selection process. Let's put Dillard's, Inc.DDS stock into this equation and find out if it is a good choice for value-oriented investors right now, or if investors subscribing to this methodology should look elsewhere for top picks:
PE Ratio
A key metric that value investors always look at is the Price to Earnings Ratio, or PE for short. This shows us how much investors are willing to pay for each dollar of earnings in a given stock and is easily one of the most popular financial ratios in the world. The best use of the PE ratio is to compare the stock's current PE ratio with: a) where this ratio has been in the past; b) how it compares to the average for the industry/sector; and c) how it compares to the market as a whole.
On this front, Dillard's, Inc. has a trailing twelve months PE ratio of 12.6, as you can see in the chart below:
This level actually compares pretty favorably with the market at large, as the PE for the S&P 500 compares in at about 19.9. If we focus on the stock's long-term PE trend, the current level puts Dillard's, Inc.'s current PE ratio slightly below its midpoint (which is 12.9) over the past five years.
We should also point out that Dillard's, Inc. has a forward PE ratio (price relative to this year's earnings) of 12.1, so it is fair to say that a slightly more value-oriented path may be ahead for Dillard's, Inc.'s stock in the near term too.
P/S Ratio
Another key metric to note is the Price/Sales ratio. This approach compares a given stock's price to its total sales, where a lower reading is generally considered better. Some people like this metric more than other value-focused ones because it looks at sales, something that is far harder to manipulate with accounting tricks than earnings.
Right now, Dillard's, Inc. has a P/S ratio of about 0.3. This is significantly lower than the S&P 500 average, which comes in at 3.5 right now. Also, as we can see in the chart below, this is somewhat below the highs for this stock in particular over the past few years.
If anything, this suggests some level of undervalued trading-at least compared to historical norms.
Broad Value Outlook
In aggregate, Dillard's, Inc. currently has a Value Style Score of A, putting it into the top 20% of all stocks we cover from this look. This makes DDS a solid choice for value investors.
What About the Stock Overall?
Though Dillard's, Inc. might be a good choice for value investors, there are plenty of other factors to consider before investing in this name. In particular, it is worth noting that the company has a Growth grade of D and a Momentum score of D. This gives DDS a VGM score-or its overarching fundamental grade-of C. (You can read more about the Zacks Style Scores here >> )
Meanwhile, the company's recent earnings estimates have been encouraging. The current consensus estimate has nudged up 1.9% in the past two months, while the full year estimate has inched up 1.1%. You can see the consensus estimate trend and recent price action for the stock in the chart below:
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Even though Dillard's, Inc. has a better estimates trend, the stock has just a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). That is why we are looking for in-line performance from the company in the near term.
Bottom Line
Dillard's, Inc. is an inspired choice for value investors, as it is hard to beat its incredible lineup of statistics on this front. However, with a sluggish industry rank (bottom 5% out of more than 250 industries) and a Zacks Rank #3, it is hard to get too excited about this company overall. Nonetheless, over the past one year, the sector has clearly outperformed the broader market, as you can see below:
So, despite a Zacks Rank #3, we believe that the somewhat bullish analyst sentiment and favorable industry factors make this value stock a compelling pick.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Let's put Dillard's, Inc.DDS stock into this equation and find out if it is a good choice for value-oriented investors right now, or if investors subscribing to this methodology should look elsewhere for top picks: PE Ratio A key metric that value investors always look at is the Price to Earnings Ratio, or PE for short. This makes DDS a solid choice for value investors. In particular, it is worth noting that the company has a Growth grade of D and a Momentum score of D. This gives DDS a VGM score-or its overarching fundamental grade-of C. (You can read more about the Zacks Style Scores here >> ) Meanwhile, the company's recent earnings estimates have been encouraging.
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Let's put Dillard's, Inc.DDS stock into this equation and find out if it is a good choice for value-oriented investors right now, or if investors subscribing to this methodology should look elsewhere for top picks: PE Ratio A key metric that value investors always look at is the Price to Earnings Ratio, or PE for short. This makes DDS a solid choice for value investors. In particular, it is worth noting that the company has a Growth grade of D and a Momentum score of D. This gives DDS a VGM score-or its overarching fundamental grade-of C. (You can read more about the Zacks Style Scores here >> ) Meanwhile, the company's recent earnings estimates have been encouraging.
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Let's put Dillard's, Inc.DDS stock into this equation and find out if it is a good choice for value-oriented investors right now, or if investors subscribing to this methodology should look elsewhere for top picks: PE Ratio A key metric that value investors always look at is the Price to Earnings Ratio, or PE for short. This makes DDS a solid choice for value investors. In particular, it is worth noting that the company has a Growth grade of D and a Momentum score of D. This gives DDS a VGM score-or its overarching fundamental grade-of C. (You can read more about the Zacks Style Scores here >> ) Meanwhile, the company's recent earnings estimates have been encouraging.
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Let's put Dillard's, Inc.DDS stock into this equation and find out if it is a good choice for value-oriented investors right now, or if investors subscribing to this methodology should look elsewhere for top picks: PE Ratio A key metric that value investors always look at is the Price to Earnings Ratio, or PE for short. This makes DDS a solid choice for value investors. In particular, it is worth noting that the company has a Growth grade of D and a Momentum score of D. This gives DDS a VGM score-or its overarching fundamental grade-of C. (You can read more about the Zacks Style Scores here >> ) Meanwhile, the company's recent earnings estimates have been encouraging.
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2018-08-22 00:00:00 UTC
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Zacks.com highlights: Archer Daniels Midland, Dillard's, Delek US Holdings, Bunge and Beazer Homes USA
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - August 22, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article include: Archer Daniels Midland Company ADM , Dillard's Inc. DDS , Delek US Holdings, Inc. DK , Bunge Limited BG and Beazer Homes USA, Inc. BZH .
Screen of the Week of Zacks Investment Research:
5 Stocks in the Limelight After Recent Broker Rating Upgrades
The second-quarter reporting cycle, which is almost over, has unveiled an extremely rosy picture. With only a handful of companies left to report, the season is expected to end on a high, displaying significant earnings growth. Apart from recording bottom-line growth on a year-over-basis, a high proportion of companies have reported better-than-expected earnings per share.
Generally, earnings beat leads to stock price appreciation. Given this favorable background, investors like to add outperformers to their portfolios as they strive to design a portfolio of stocks that will fetch them handsome returns.
However, the task is easier said than done. This is because the investing world is fraught with uncertainties and stock prices are sensitive to recent developments. Additionally, the same group of stocks may not work under all circumstances.
For example, airline stocks may benefit from declining oil prices but may fall out of favor in the event of oil prices moving up. One of the well-accepted strategies to brave market uncertainties is to maintain a well-diversified (i.e. include stocks from different industries) portfolio.
What Is the Way Forward?
Given this backdrop, it is in the best interest of investors to seek guidance from "experts in the field". The concerned experts are brokers. The opinion of brokers acts as a valuable guide for investors while deciding their course of action (buy, sell or hold) on a particular stock. Broker ratings are backed by sound logic. They have deeper insight into the happenings of a particular company as they directly communicate with management.
They undertake extensive research on the company's publicly available financial statements apart from attending conference calls. In a bid to deepen their understanding of a particular stock, they sometimes converse with customers to find out their likes/dislikes about the products and services offered by the company.
In view of their expertise, it is prudent for investors to pay heed to broker advice while formulating their investment strategy. Of the three types of brokers/analysts (sell-side, buy-side and independent) present in the investment world, sell-side analysts are most common. Various brokerage firms employ them to provide unbiased opinion to investors after thorough research. Buy-side analysts are employed by hedge funds, mutual funds etc. while the independent ones simply sell their reports to investors.
Earnings Estimate Revisions - An Useful Guide
As indicated above, brokers follow stocks in their coverage minutely. They revise their earnings estimates on a stock after carefully examining the pros and cons of an event for the concerned company. All the decisions by brokers are backed by solid logic or justification and thus estimate revisions serve as an important pointer regarding the price of a stock.
For instance, an earnings outperformance by a company generally leads to upward estimate revisions with prices moving north. Similarly, lackluster bottom line results often lead to stock price depreciation. Investors tend to be guided by the direction of estimate revisions and stock price while formulating their investment strategy. To take care of the earnings performance, we have designed a screen based on improving analyst recommendation and upward estimate revisions over the last four weeks.
Revenue Performance Not to be Ignored
While we have talked about the bottom line in detail, the revenue performance should not be overlooked. Actually, according to many market watchers a revenue beat is more creditable for a company than a mere earnings outperformance.
To address top-line concerns, we have included in our screen the price/sales ratio, which serves as a strong complementary valuation metric.
And that's what we're screening for today…
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - August 22, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article include: Archer Daniels Midland Company ADM , Dillard's Inc. DDS , Delek US Holdings, Inc. DK , Bunge Limited BG and Beazer Homes USA, Inc. BZH . Click to get this free report Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (BZH): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM): Free Stock Analysis Report Bunge Limited (BG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Screen of the Week of Zacks Investment Research: 5 Stocks in the Limelight After Recent Broker Rating Upgrades The second-quarter reporting cycle, which is almost over, has unveiled an extremely rosy picture.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - August 22, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article include: Archer Daniels Midland Company ADM , Dillard's Inc. DDS , Delek US Holdings, Inc. DK , Bunge Limited BG and Beazer Homes USA, Inc. BZH . Click to get this free report Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (BZH): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM): Free Stock Analysis Report Bunge Limited (BG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For instance, an earnings outperformance by a company generally leads to upward estimate revisions with prices moving north.
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Click to get this free report Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (BZH): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM): Free Stock Analysis Report Bunge Limited (BG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - August 22, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article include: Archer Daniels Midland Company ADM , Dillard's Inc. DDS , Delek US Holdings, Inc. DK , Bunge Limited BG and Beazer Homes USA, Inc. BZH . Screen of the Week of Zacks Investment Research: 5 Stocks in the Limelight After Recent Broker Rating Upgrades The second-quarter reporting cycle, which is almost over, has unveiled an extremely rosy picture.
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Click to get this free report Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (BZH): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM): Free Stock Analysis Report Bunge Limited (BG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - August 22, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article include: Archer Daniels Midland Company ADM , Dillard's Inc. DDS , Delek US Holdings, Inc. DK , Bunge Limited BG and Beazer Homes USA, Inc. BZH . Investors tend to be guided by the direction of estimate revisions and stock price while formulating their investment strategy.
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5 Stocks in the Limelight After Recent Broker Rating Upgrade
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The second-quarter reporting cycle, which is almost over, has unveiled an extremely rosy picture. With only a handful of companies left to report, the season is expected to end on a high, displaying significant earnings growth. Apart from recording bottom-line growth on a year-over-basis, a high proportion of companies have reported better-than-expected earnings per share.
Generally, earnings beat leads to stock price appreciation. Given this favorable background, investors like to add outperformers to their portfolios as they strive to design a portfolio of stocks that will fetch them handsome returns.
However, the task is easier said than done. This is because the investing world is fraught with uncertainties and stock prices are sensitive to recent developments. Additionally, the same group of stocks may not work under all circumstances.
For example, airline stocks may benefit from declining oil prices but may fall out of favor in the event of oil prices moving up. One of the well-accepted strategies to brave market uncertainties is to maintain a well-diversified (i.e. include stocks from different industries) portfolio.
What is the Way Forward?
Given this backdrop, it is in the best interest of investors to seek guidance from "experts in the field". The concerned experts are brokers. The opinion of brokers acts as a valuable guide for investors while deciding their course of action (buy, sell or hold) on a particular stock. Broker ratings are backed by sound logic. They have deeper insight into the happenings of a particular company as they directly communicate with management.
They undertake extensive research on the company's publicly available financial statements apart from attending conference calls. In a bid to deepen their understanding of a particular stock, they sometimes converse with customers to find out their likes/dislikes about the products and services offered by the company.
In view of their expertise, it is prudent for investors to pay heed to broker advice while formulating their investment strategy. Of the three types of brokers/analysts (sell-side, buy-side and independent) present in the investment world, sell-side analysts are most common. Various brokerage firms employ them to provide unbiased opinion to investors after thorough research. Buy-side analysts are employed by hedge funds, mutual funds etc. while the independent ones simply sell their reports to investors.
Earnings Estimate Revisions - An Useful Guide
As indicated above, brokers follow stocks in their coverage minutely. They revise their earnings estimates on a stock after carefully examining the pros and cons of an event for the concerned company. All the decisions by brokers are backed by solid logic or justification and thus estimate revisions serve as an important pointer regarding the price of a stock.
For instance, an earnings outperformance by a company generally leads to upward estimate revisions with prices moving north. Similarly, lackluster bottom line results often lead to stock price depreciation. Investors tend to be guided by the direction of estimate revisions and stock price while formulating their investment strategy. To take care of the earnings performance, we have designed a screen based on improving analyst recommendation and upward estimate revisions over the last four weeks.
Revenue Performance Not to be Ignored
While we have talked about the bottom line in detail, the revenue performance should not be overlooked. Actually, according to many market watchers a revenue beat is more creditable for a company than a mere earnings outperformance.
To address top-line concerns, we have included in our screen the price/sales ratio, which serves as a strong complementary valuation metric.
Screening Criteria
# (Up- Down Rating)/ Total (4 weeks) =Top #75 (This gives the list of top 75 companies that have witnessed net upgrades over the last 4 weeks).
% change in Q (1) est. (4 weeks) = Top #10 (This gives the top 10 stocks that have witnessed earnings estimate revisions over the past 4 weeks for the upcoming quarter).
We have also added the following screening parameters to ensure that the strategy is a winning one:
Price-to-Sales = Bot%10 (The lower the ratio the better, companies meeting this criteria are in the bottom 10% of our universe of over 7,700 stocks with respect to this ratio).
Price greater than 5 (as a stock trading below $5 will not likely create significant interest for most of the investors).
Average Daily Volume greater than 100,000 shares over the last 20 trading days (Volume has to be significant to ensure that these are easily traded).
Market value ($ mil) = Top #3000 (This gives us stocks that are the top 3000 in terms of market capitalization).
Com/ADR/Canadian= Com (This takes out the ADR and Canadian stocks).
Here are five of the 10 stocks that made it through the screen:
Archer Daniels Midland CompanyADM is one of the leading food processing companies in the world. This Illinois-based company procures, transports, stores, processes, and merchandises agricultural commodities and products. The company sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-quarter earnings improved 18.5% over the last 60 days. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Dillard's Inc.DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. The company carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings improved 3.6% over the last 60 days.
Delek US Holdings, Inc.DK is an independent refiner, transporter and marketer of petroleum products. This Zacks Rank #3 company is based in Brentwood, TN. The company has an impressive history with respect to earnings per share. It outshined the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters, with an average beat of 92.6%.
Bunge Limited BG is an integrated global agribusiness and food company spanning the farm-to-consumer food chain. This Zacks Rank #3 company is based in White Plains, NY. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-quarter earnings improved 26.1% over the last 60 days.
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. BZH designs, builds and sells single family homes and carries a Zacks Rank #3. The company has an impressive history with respect to earnings per share. It outshined the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average beat in excess of 100%.
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Dillard's Inc.DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. Click to get this free report Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (BZH): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM): Free Stock Analysis Report Bunge Limited (BG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The opinion of brokers acts as a valuable guide for investors while deciding their course of action (buy, sell or hold) on a particular stock.
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Click to get this free report Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (BZH): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM): Free Stock Analysis Report Bunge Limited (BG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc.DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. For instance, an earnings outperformance by a company generally leads to upward estimate revisions with prices moving north.
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Click to get this free report Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (BZH): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM): Free Stock Analysis Report Bunge Limited (BG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc.DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. They revise their earnings estimates on a stock after carefully examining the pros and cons of an event for the concerned company.
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Click to get this free report Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (BZH): Free Stock Analysis Report Delek US Holdings, Inc. (DK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM): Free Stock Analysis Report Bunge Limited (BG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc.DDS is a large departmental store chain featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. Investors tend to be guided by the direction of estimate revisions and stock price while formulating their investment strategy.
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3 Consumer Giants That Aren’t Dead Yet
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InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips
Back in March I began talking about the strength in consumer stocks, particularly brick-and-mortar names. Of course, most financial analysts had written off the brick and mortars as victims of the Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ) era and the lingering impact on consumer behavior in the aftermath of the Great Recession.
The Consumer Discertionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA: XLY ) has been on fire for some time now, powered by companies mostly associated with technology: Amazon and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX ).
But by the same token, consumers have become increasingly loathe to pay up for things like underwear and canned soup. This led to a sharp decline in the sector, but that selling has stopped and maybe even reached an inflection point.
Because of cash flows, the hundred-year-old brands with global reach have become more attractive. Moreover, some are even seen as value investments, especially in brick-and-mortar retail.
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Not surprisingly, earnings for brick-and-mortar retailers were just fine, with several crushing estimates and taking off like rockets. In reality, this would be the second or third stage of liftoff for many of these retail stocks, which have been on fire since early spring when they pulled away from the Dow Jones Industrial Average .
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The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEARCA: XRT ) is now up more than 30% in the past year, which has doubled the performance of the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average. That's a pretty solid performance right there.
Retail Stocks: Nordstron (JWN)
One great example of consumer strength in brick-and-mortar names is Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN ). On Aug. 16, the company posted monster earnings results, driving the stock up more than 14%. JWN saw its best comparable-store sales in three years, and management sees profits at an inflection point. I've included a quick breakdown of the numbers below.
• Sales: +7.1%
• Comp-store sales: +4%
• Digital: +23%; now 34% of total sales (up from 29%)
• Management raised guidance on revenue and earnings
I believe this trend increases and peaks with a round of consolidation in brick-and-mortar retail as internet companies begin to build out a physical presence. Keeping all that in mind, I think JWN is worth chasing at current levels.
Retail Stocks: Macy's (M)
Macy's (NYSE: M ) reported results that crushed estimates, with earnings of 53 cents per share topping the expected 36 cents. Excluding one-time items, M posted earnings of 70 cents a share. However, revenue declined 1.1% to $5.57 billion, and while this was still higher than the Street's estimate of $5.55 billion it scared off investors concerned about the company's recovery.
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The stock sold off about 15%, but I believe investors are being short-sighted right now given the positive longer-term retail trends. I view M as a good buy on dips.
Retail Stocks: Dillard's (DD)
Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) reported on Aug. 16 and fell over 8% despite having a solid quarter. An earnings loss of 10 cents per share was much narrower than the anticipated loss of 58 cents. Revenue was also solid, coming in at $1.5 million, slightly ahead of the expected $1.4 million.
However, investors didn't like that DDS management decided to not issue guidance for the second half of the year. Comparable sales growth of 1% was also a little weak and there are concerns that the retailer will struggle more if the economy declines since it's still reporting quarterly losses. Given the lack of earnings visibility and somewhat weak sales, I would hold off on DDS for now.
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Retail Stocks: Dillard's (DD) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) reported on Aug. 16 and fell over 8% despite having a solid quarter. However, investors didn't like that DDS management decided to not issue guidance for the second half of the year. Given the lack of earnings visibility and somewhat weak sales, I would hold off on DDS for now.
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Retail Stocks: Dillard's (DD) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) reported on Aug. 16 and fell over 8% despite having a solid quarter. However, investors didn't like that DDS management decided to not issue guidance for the second half of the year. Given the lack of earnings visibility and somewhat weak sales, I would hold off on DDS for now.
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Retail Stocks: Dillard's (DD) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) reported on Aug. 16 and fell over 8% despite having a solid quarter. However, investors didn't like that DDS management decided to not issue guidance for the second half of the year. Given the lack of earnings visibility and somewhat weak sales, I would hold off on DDS for now.
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Retail Stocks: Dillard's (DD) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) reported on Aug. 16 and fell over 8% despite having a solid quarter. However, investors didn't like that DDS management decided to not issue guidance for the second half of the year. Given the lack of earnings visibility and somewhat weak sales, I would hold off on DDS for now.
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8 Best Retail Stocks That Just Went on Discount
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InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips
One of the surprise sectors of 2018 is retail stocks. For several years, analysts have warned about impending doom for brick-and-mortars. Significantly declining foot traffic not only represented a major headwind, but skeptics pondered how retailers could fight back. Moreover, e-commerce, specifically Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ) has disrupted the traditional marketplace.
That said, retailers fought back with their own e-commerce solutions. Several department stores and big-box outlets are noticeably different from a generation ago. Today, it's not uncommon for brick-and-mortars to offer ship-from-store options. Plus, an increasing number of retailers, including grocers, allow you to shop online and pick up the merchandise later.
Early indicators suggested that retailers' comeback efforts gained traction. Unfortunately, the second-quarter earnings season happened. While the actual results for many companies were solid, investors weren't confident that growth could be sustained.
Case in point was the Q2 report for Macy's (NYSE: M ). On paper, the department store did everything that was needed: an outstanding earnings beat, as well as a solid beat against the consensus revenue target. But year-over-year, sales growth slipped badly . And while same-store sales increased while analysts projected a decrease, the lift apparently wasn't impressive enough.
Macy's downfall cast a cloud on similar retail stocks as department stores floundered in unison. But does that mean this sector is done for good?
I must admit that I'm discouraged at how so many retail stocks lost momentum during Q2. Nevertheless, I believe smart contrarian opportunities exist here. While I wouldn't go after every name indiscriminately, the current weakness makes some companies' shares much more attractive.
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Here are eight retail stocks I'm looking to pick up on discount.
Retail Stocks on Discount: Boot Barn (BOOT)
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Among retail stocks, Boot Barn (NYSE: BOOT ) has kept most of its market momentum intact in Q2. On a year-to-date basis, BOOT has gained more than 56%. That said, shares met some recent weakness. In mid-August, BOOT slipped more than 5% on the day.
However, this should be a temporary blip. Boot Barn stands above other retail stocks in that it's a lifestyle brand. Plus, their products are hip and relevant, and appeal to all genders across multiple demographic categories. It also helps that our economy is rockin' and rollin'. People are making more money, and they want to spend it.
The contrarian opportunity in BOOT stock is further solidified thanks to its underlying financials. It maintains impressive sales and especially net-income growth . This indicates to me that management runs a tight ship when it comes to overhead and expenses.
Retail Stocks on Discount: Ulta Beauty (ULTA)
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While Amazon has understandably disrupted multiple retail stocks, I'm beginning to think that Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA ) is e-commerce proof. Even better, ULTA is on a recent discount. Since the beginning of this month, shares are down more than 4%.
So why am I so confident in ULTA stock? During my coverage of Macy's recent earnings report, I picked up on a theme. Women have essentially sparked a revival among several retail stocks. Luxury-centric department stores cater to female shoppers, offering both a merchandise showroom floor as well as an experience.
This is a major advantage for Ulta Beauty that you shouldn't overlook. For many women (so I'm told), finding the right fit or the right look is a painstaking process. Shopping online isn't going to cut it. Additionally, Ulta stores offer an array of products and services that you can sample and utilize immediately.
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No matter how technologically advanced Amazon becomes, they can't replicate Ulta's product-and-services mix.
Retail Stocks on Discount: Nordstrom (JWN)
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Over the last several months, I've taken up intermittent fasting for health and wellness reasons. A significant benefit I've noticed right away is easier weight management. That said, a critical disadvantage to intermittent fasting is that apparel discounts become completely useless.
Let's face it: unless you're a size XXXXL, the discount rack is not for you. Even if you did find something size-appropriate on sale, you must endure the walk of shame to the cashier. Not so with Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN ) and its Nordstrom Rack of discounted, quality goods. Everybody, and I do mean everybody, loves finding a great deal.
While I'm not big on department stores currently, the company now has more Nordstrom Rack stores than regular-priced stores. The off-season, off-price brand is likely the future of the iconic luxury retailer.
Furthermore, I appreciate that JWN isn't leaving out the gents in the crowd. Earlier this year, the company announced its first stand-alone men's store . Unlike its competitors, this added business offers an experience for all genders, which should naturally boost sales.
Retail Stocks on Discount: Dillard's (DDS)
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Department stores have suffered significantly this earnings season, and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) is no exception. Although its YTD haul remains impressive at nearly 26%, its Q2 performance didn't quite go as planned. As a result, shares have dropped more than 18% since August 14th.
But did the markets overreact with their bearishness? DDS stock is a risky proposition, but it also has a contrarian case. For starters, the Q2 result was on paper superb. Dillard's produced an earnings per share loss of 10 cents , which compared very favorably to an expected 44-cent EPS loss. The company also delivered $1.5 billion in revenue , nearly 2% above consensus, and up nearly 3% YOY.
So why did the markets take down DDS? I believe investors saw a credibility issue with certain companies, and decided to give up on retail stocks entirely. For instance, Macy's enjoyed a top and bottom earnings beat, but its sales slipped YOY.
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In my view, DDS had the more credible performance, but the markets aren't rewarding it. Although speculative, this might be the time to take advantage.
Retail Stocks on Discount: LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMUY)
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Luxury-retail brands are usually great opportunities if they go on discount for one simple reason: the people that can afford their products aren't going to complain about a recession or two.
That said, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (OTCMKTS: LVMUY ) doesn't take their customers for granted. Recognizing that lean times can impact even the affluent, the company's iconic Louis Vuitton unit began targeting middle-income shoppers two years ago. Offering more reasonably-priced products, Louis Vuitton carefully balanced accessibility with exclusivity.
This strategy along with others across its vast portfolio worked like a charm. But recently, LVMUY stock has hit a snag. Since August 1st, shares slipped 3%, and since May 21st, LVMUY is down more than 8%.
However, this slowdown should be temporary. With a robust labor market, several retail stocks should perform well as we approach the holiday season. Also, a stronger dollar relative to foreign currencies should lift American sales.
And what about non-American customers? Like I said, those who can afford LVMUY products aren't likely to be dissuaded by currency-exchange fluctuations.
Retail Stocks on Discount: Tiffany and Co (TIF)
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Like so many other retail stocks, Tiffany and Co (NYSE: TIF ) has suffered significant declines recently. Since the beginning of August, TIF dropped 6.5% in the markets. But I also think that shares could drop even more. I wouldn't buy until it falls below its current 200 day moving average, which is approximately $110.
But if TIF stock does get that low, I'm willing to give it a go. A big reason why is the aforementioned growth in the labor market. But an underappreciated component of the jobs number is the declining wage gap between men and women. Significant work remains as women currently earn about 82% what men earn. Still, we're making progress towards wage equality.
Furthermore, the narrowing of the wage gap is largely attributed to women making advancements in education and occupational diversity. Some troubling elements like gender discrimination remain, but based on progressive social mores, these negatives will likely fade. Plus, the Harvard Business Review reported recently that female participation in the workforce is a net positive for all.
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This is a long-winded way of saying that I'm bullish on women. By logical deduction, retail stocks like TIF that cater towards women consumers are solid opportunities.
Retail Stocks on Discount: Microsoft (MSFT)
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When discussing retail stocks, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT ) doesn't typically pop into mind. But as a technicality, MSFT is indeed a retail investment. Thanks to its Microsoft Store, which is both a brick-and-mortar and online platform, the company can directly sell its products to their customers.
I must admit that when I first saw a Microsoft Store open in my local shopping mall, I thought it was a tacky replica of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL ) physical outlets. Certainly, during its initial run, this Microsoft Store wasn't attracting anywhere near the people the Apple store was pulling in. But as the MSFT management team progressively made Microsoft great again, I noticed a big change.
Now, the company's brick-and-mortar presence is a happening place to be. Microsoft has an enviable ecosystem which drives demand across multiple product categories. It's not quite to Apple's level, but the improvement is tangible.
Plus with MSFT stock slowing down over the past few days, it's a more attractive play than Apple.
Retail Stocks on Discount: JCPenney (JCP)
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JC Penney (NYSE: JCP ) is an extremely high-risk, high-reward opportunity. I shouldn't even call it an opportunity, but rather, a pure gamble: you're either going to love life, or your money will find a cold, damp place to die.
In fact, I twice last year labeled JCP stock a disaster: first in October , and then the next month in November . Temporarily, my bearishness got the better of me when retail stocks started gaining earlier this year. But just before spring, JCP did what I expected it to do: fall, and keep falling.
But when shares started to level out in late June, I thought the worst was over. I was wrong. For its Q2 earnings report, JC Penney missed on all critical metrics . But the worst part came when management downgraded guidance for the full year to shocking lows.
So does hope exist for JCP stock? Barely, but if you want to gamble, you have to two things going for you. First, the ugliness may have been priced in at one fell swoop. Second, the retailer may have a chance to attract female Hispanic consumers , particularly Millennials.
According to NBC News , Hispanic shoppers are opening their wallets at incredible rates. Because of this dynamic, JCP can win through its attractive pricing.
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However, JC Penney has gone this route before to little success. But with the company's life on the line, perhaps management can find that extra gear this time around.
As of this writing, Josh Enomoto did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.
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Retail Stocks on Discount: Dillard's (DDS) Source: Shutterstock Department stores have suffered significantly this earnings season, and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) is no exception. DDS stock is a risky proposition, but it also has a contrarian case. So why did the markets take down DDS?
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Retail Stocks on Discount: Dillard's (DDS) Source: Shutterstock Department stores have suffered significantly this earnings season, and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) is no exception. DDS stock is a risky proposition, but it also has a contrarian case. So why did the markets take down DDS?
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Retail Stocks on Discount: Dillard's (DDS) Source: Shutterstock Department stores have suffered significantly this earnings season, and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) is no exception. DDS stock is a risky proposition, but it also has a contrarian case. So why did the markets take down DDS?
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Retail Stocks on Discount: Dillard's (DDS) Source: Shutterstock Department stores have suffered significantly this earnings season, and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) is no exception. DDS stock is a risky proposition, but it also has a contrarian case. So why did the markets take down DDS?
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Dillard's (DDS) Falls Despite Narrower Q2 Loss and Sales Beat
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Shares of Dillard's Inc.DDS slumped 8.7% yesterday despite reporting top- and bottom-line beat for second-quarter fiscal 2018. Investors were probably not happy with the company's loss per share results, which led to the decline in shares. Another reason behind the stock's fall can be the general weakness seen in department store stocks, including Macy's M , which also fell considerably following its robust earnings show on Aug 15.
Albeit, Dillard's shares have increased 26.2% year to date, reflecting gains from its strategic actions coupled with impressive surprise history. Despite recording growth, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has underperformed the industry 's increase of 34%.
Notably, Dillard's boasts a robust surprise history, having reported bottom-line beat in the last four quarters and positive sales surprise in the trailing five quarters, including the fiscal second quarter. Moreover, the company's constant efforts to capitalize on growth opportunities in its brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce business remain encouraging. Its focus on increasing productivity, enhancing domestic operations and developing omni-channel platform is also likely to strengthen the customer base.
Q2 Numbers
Dillard's reported loss per share of 10 cents, narrower than loss of 58 cents in the prior-year quarter. The bottom line compared favorably with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of loss of 41 cents.
Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Total revenues (including service charges and other income) were $1,500.7 million, which improved 2.5% from the year-ago quarter and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,472 million.
Dillard's net sales (including CDI Contractors LLC or CDI) rose 2.9% year over year to $1,468 million in the reported quarter. Merchandise sales, excluding CDI, increased roughly 1.7% to $1,409 million. Sales in comparable stores for the 13-week period (ended Aug 4, 2018) inched up 1% from the year-ago period.
During the fiscal second quarter, men's apparel and accessories, and juniors' and children's apparel categories displayed an above-average performance. While sales for home and furniture and cosmetics were in-line with the trend, performance of ladies' accessories and lingerie were modestly below average. Further, softness in shoes and ladies' apparel slightly offset gains from the aforementioned categories. Notably, the western region performed slightly above trend, followed by the eastern region, which was in-line with trend. However, the central region witnessed softness.
Consolidated gross margin expanded 127 basis points (bps) while gross margin from retail operations (excluding CDI) expanded 163 bps, mainly due to reduced markdowns.
Dillard's SG&A expenses (as a percentage of sales) were down 20 bps from last year to 27.8%. In dollar terms, the SG&A expenses rose 2.2% to $408.4 million, driven by higher selling payroll.
Financial Details
Dillard's ended the reported quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $116.5 million, long-term debt and capital leases of $367.7 million, and total shareholders' equity of $1,674.5 million. Merchandise inventories improved 5% year over year to $1,603.3 million.
In the fiscal second quarter, the company further strengthened its balance sheet by paying down debt of $161 million, pertaining to the principal remaining on 7.13% unsecured notes that matured on Aug 1, 2018.
In the first half of fiscal 2018, the company used net cash of $15.4 million in operations. However, it remained committed to rewarding shareholders with dividends and buybacks. The company paid $5.6 million in dividends in the first half of fiscal 2018.
Moreover, the company bought back roughly 39,400 shares for $3.1 million in second-quarter fiscal 2018 under its $500-million repurchased program announced in March 2018. Year-to-date, the company has bought back 518,000 shares for $37.9 million under its February 2016 and March 2018 programs. As of Aug 4, 2018, the company had $496.9 million worth of share buyback authorization remaining under its March 2018 program.
Store Update
As of Aug 4, 2018, Dillard's had about 267 namesake outlets and 25 clearance centers operating in 29 states alongside an online store at www.dillards.com. Its total square footage, as of Aug 4, was 49.1 million.
Fiscal 2018 View
Dillard's reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2018. The company expects rentals of approximately $29 million compared with $28 million in fiscal 2017. Net interest and debt expenses are anticipated to be $54 million versus $63 million in fiscal 2017. Furthermore, it continues to project capital expenditure of about $140 million for fiscal 2018 compared with $130 million spent last year.
For fiscal 2018, depreciation and amortization expenses are projected to be $225 million compared with $232 million in fiscal 2017.
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Abercrombie & Fitch ANF delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 32.3% in the trailing four quarters. The company has a long-term earnings growth rate of 12.5% and carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Macy's delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 19.9% in the trailing four quarters. The company has a long-term earnings growth rate of 8.5% and carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Kohl's KSS delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 9.4% in the trailing four quarters. It has a long-term earnings growth rate of 6.7% and carries a Zacks Rank #2.
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Shares of Dillard's Inc.DDS slumped 8.7% yesterday despite reporting top- and bottom-line beat for second-quarter fiscal 2018. Click to get this free report Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Albeit, Dillard's shares have increased 26.2% year to date, reflecting gains from its strategic actions coupled with impressive surprise history.
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Click to get this free report Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of Dillard's Inc.DDS slumped 8.7% yesterday despite reporting top- and bottom-line beat for second-quarter fiscal 2018. Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote Total revenues (including service charges and other income) were $1,500.7 million, which improved 2.5% from the year-ago quarter and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,472 million.
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Click to get this free report Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Shares of Dillard's Inc.DDS slumped 8.7% yesterday despite reporting top- and bottom-line beat for second-quarter fiscal 2018. Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote Total revenues (including service charges and other income) were $1,500.7 million, which improved 2.5% from the year-ago quarter and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,472 million.
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Shares of Dillard's Inc.DDS slumped 8.7% yesterday despite reporting top- and bottom-line beat for second-quarter fiscal 2018. Click to get this free report Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Notably, Dillard's boasts a robust surprise history, having reported bottom-line beat in the last four quarters and positive sales surprise in the trailing five quarters, including the fiscal second quarter.
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Notable Friday Option Activity: ATGE, FRO, DDS
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Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Adtalem Global Education Inc (Symbol: ATGE), where a total of 3,292 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 329,200 underlying shares. That amounts to about 92.5% of ATGE's average daily trading volume over the past month of 355,950 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $45 strike put option expiring August 17, 2018 , with 1,023 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 102,300 underlying shares of ATGE. Below is a chart showing ATGE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange:
Frontline Ltd (Symbol: FRO) saw options trading volume of 3,074 contracts, representing approximately 307,400 underlying shares or approximately 84.3% of FRO's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 364,795 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $5 strike put option expiring September 21, 2018 , with 1,947 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 194,700 underlying shares of FRO. Below is a chart showing FRO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $5 strike highlighted in orange:
And Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) saw options trading volume of 5,436 contracts, representing approximately 543,600 underlying shares or approximately 80.4% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 676,345 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $45 strike put option expiring November 16, 2018 , with 344 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 34,400 underlying shares of DDS. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange:
For the various different available expirations for ATGE options , FRO options , or DDS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Particularly high volume was seen for the $45 strike put option expiring November 16, 2018 , with 344 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 34,400 underlying shares of DDS. Below is a chart showing FRO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $5 strike highlighted in orange: And Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) saw options trading volume of 5,436 contracts, representing approximately 543,600 underlying shares or approximately 80.4% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 676,345 shares. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for ATGE options , FRO options , or DDS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Below is a chart showing FRO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $5 strike highlighted in orange: And Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) saw options trading volume of 5,436 contracts, representing approximately 543,600 underlying shares or approximately 80.4% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 676,345 shares. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for ATGE options , FRO options , or DDS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Particularly high volume was seen for the $45 strike put option expiring November 16, 2018 , with 344 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 34,400 underlying shares of DDS.
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Below is a chart showing FRO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $5 strike highlighted in orange: And Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) saw options trading volume of 5,436 contracts, representing approximately 543,600 underlying shares or approximately 80.4% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 676,345 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $45 strike put option expiring November 16, 2018 , with 344 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 34,400 underlying shares of DDS. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for ATGE options , FRO options , or DDS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Below is a chart showing FRO's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $5 strike highlighted in orange: And Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) saw options trading volume of 5,436 contracts, representing approximately 543,600 underlying shares or approximately 80.4% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 676,345 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $45 strike put option expiring November 16, 2018 , with 344 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 34,400 underlying shares of DDS. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $45 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for ATGE options , FRO options , or DDS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Why Dillard's Inc. Stock Tumbled Today
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What happened
Shares of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) were taking a spill after the department store chain issued its second-quarter earnings report this morning. Though the headline numbers actually beat analyst estimates, the stock still sold off, following a pattern set by Macy's yesterday as the market seems to be souring on department store stocks.
Dillard's stock was down 14.3% as of 11:58 a.m. EDT.
So what
Dillard's results themselves were decent as comparable sales ticked up 1%, and overall revenue increased 2% to $1.5 billion, topping estimates at $1.47 billion.
Gross margin also improved 163 basis points to 30.7% in the period, a sign that the business is getting more efficient. As a result, Dillard's pre-tax income improved 32%, and its bottom-line per-share loss narrowed from -$0.58 a year ago to -$0.10.
CEO William T. Dillard II said, "While we are not happy with a loss for the quarter, our 32% improvement in year-to-date pre-tax income is a positive. We believe this reflects the continued strength of our customers and their interest in our merchandise selections, and it is encouraging as we head into the important back half of the year."
Now what
Dillard's did not issue guidance in its press release. Given the better-than-expected results, the sell-off is a little puzzling, but there are a number of different possible explanations behind it.
First, department store stocks have already run up considerably this year, and Dillard's is no exception. Prior to the sell-off over the last two days, the Arkansas-based department store chain had gained more than 50% this year, so investors may have been feeling that the sector was overbought.
Also, overall retail sales have been so strong, up 6% over the last year, that 1% comparable sales growth looks relatively weak. Investors may be expecting sales to slide again once the economy weakens, especially for a retailer that just posted a quarterly loss.
While Dillard's is still profitable on an annual basis, the market is likely to remain skeptical of the sector until department stores show they can fully adapt to the e-commerce era.
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What happened Shares of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) were taking a spill after the department store chain issued its second-quarter earnings report this morning. Prior to the sell-off over the last two days, the Arkansas-based department store chain had gained more than 50% this year, so investors may have been feeling that the sector was overbought. While Dillard's is still profitable on an annual basis, the market is likely to remain skeptical of the sector until department stores show they can fully adapt to the e-commerce era.
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What happened Shares of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) were taking a spill after the department store chain issued its second-quarter earnings report this morning. As a result, Dillard's pre-tax income improved 32%, and its bottom-line per-share loss narrowed from -$0.58 a year ago to -$0.10. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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What happened Shares of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) were taking a spill after the department store chain issued its second-quarter earnings report this morning. Though the headline numbers actually beat analyst estimates, the stock still sold off, following a pattern set by Macy's yesterday as the market seems to be souring on department store stocks. First, department store stocks have already run up considerably this year, and Dillard's is no exception.
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What happened Shares of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) were taking a spill after the department store chain issued its second-quarter earnings report this morning. CEO William T. Dillard II said, "While we are not happy with a loss for the quarter, our 32% improvement in year-to-date pre-tax income is a positive. First, department store stocks have already run up considerably this year, and Dillard's is no exception.
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Notable Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross - DDS
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In trading on Thursday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $73.92, changing hands as low as $72.12 per share. Dillard's Inc. shares are currently trading down about 11.7% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $49.91 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $73.28.
Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average »
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Thursday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $73.92, changing hands as low as $72.12 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $49.91 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $73.28. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Thursday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $73.92, changing hands as low as $72.12 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $49.91 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $73.28. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Thursday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $73.92, changing hands as low as $72.12 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $49.91 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $73.28. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In trading on Thursday, shares of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $73.92, changing hands as low as $72.12 per share. The chart below shows the one year performance of DDS shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DDS's low point in its 52 week range is $49.91 per share, with $98.75 as the 52 week high point - that compares with a last trade of $73.28. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed below their 200 day moving average » The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Dillard's (DDS) Reports Q2 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
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Dillard's (DDS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.10 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.41. This compares to loss of $0.58 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 75.61%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this department store operator would post earnings of $2.73 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.89, delivering a surprise of 5.86%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Dillard's, which belongs to the Zacks Retail - Regional Department Stores industry, posted revenues of $1.50 billion for the quarter ended July 2018, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.97%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.46 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Dillard's shares have added about 38.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 5.4%.
What's Next for Dillard's?
While Dillard's has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Dillard's was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here .
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.62 on $1.39 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $6.26 on $6.35 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Retail - Regional Department Stores is currently in the top 10% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
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Dillard's (DDS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.10 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.41. Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook.
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Dillard's (DDS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.10 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.41. Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, which belongs to the Zacks Retail - Regional Department Stores industry, posted revenues of $1.50 billion for the quarter ended July 2018, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.97%.
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Dillard's (DDS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.10 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.41. Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, which belongs to the Zacks Retail - Regional Department Stores industry, posted revenues of $1.50 billion for the quarter ended July 2018, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.97%.
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Dillard's (DDS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.10 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.41. Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. While Dillard's has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
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Why Dillard's, MiMedx Group, and Global Net Lease Slumped Today
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Thursday was a great day on Wall Street, as major benchmarks responded favorably to news that the U.S. and China would meet again to try to negotiate their differences on the trade front. The manufacturing-heavy Dow Jones Industrial Average fared the best out of the most-followed indexes, reflecting the key role that global trade plays in those companies' opportunities for revenue growth and profit. Broader-based measures did well but weren't able to keep up with the Dow in percentage terms. Still, some individual companies suffered from bad news that sent their shares lower. Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , MiMedx Group (NASDAQ: MDXG) , and Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) were among the worst performers on the day. Here's why they did so poorly.
Dillard's can't satisfy investors
Shares of Dillard's dropped almost 9% even after the company released second-quarter financial results that came in somewhat better than most of those following the department store retailer had expected. Dillard's managed to push revenue higher by 2% on a 1% rise in comparable sales, which was better than the consensus forecast among investors, and it narrowed its year-earlier loss substantially. The company's CEO was pleased with the improvement he's seen so far in 2018, but shareholders didn't respond well to Dillard's choosing not to issue guidance for the key second half of the year. For the stock to recover, Dillard's will have to make it all the way back to full profitability while building a sustainable strategy for fighting back against e-commerce competition.
MiMedx can't get paid
MiMedx Group stock fell 11% in the wake of disappointing news regarding one of the company's key product lines. An operator of Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance plans in five states including Texas and Illinois said that it would no longer provide coverage for patients using injectable amniotic-tissue products from MiMedx, claiming that they aren't medically necessary. The news is just the latest in a long series of setbacks for MiMedx, which has seen key executive leaders leave in the aftermath of a probe of accounting practices that will require the company to restate its financial results for several years. With the stock having fallen almost 80% since January, many worry that MiMedx can't afford to get too much more bad news.
Global Net Lease sells some shares
Finally, Global Net Lease finished lower by 5%. The company announced late Wednesday that it would sell 4 million shares of its stock in a secondary offering, with the intent of using the money to help fund future acquisitions of real estate properties. The sale price for those shares was set today, and the company' received $20.65 per share for the stock, or more than 6% below where the shares closed Wednesday. Investors didn't like the dilution, but with about $79 million in net proceeds, Global Net Lease hopes to make the most of opportunities in the real estate market right now to make the stock offering look like a smart decision in hindsight.
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Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , MiMedx Group (NASDAQ: MDXG) , and Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) were among the worst performers on the day. The manufacturing-heavy Dow Jones Industrial Average fared the best out of the most-followed indexes, reflecting the key role that global trade plays in those companies' opportunities for revenue growth and profit. The news is just the latest in a long series of setbacks for MiMedx, which has seen key executive leaders leave in the aftermath of a probe of accounting practices that will require the company to restate its financial results for several years.
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Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , MiMedx Group (NASDAQ: MDXG) , and Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) were among the worst performers on the day. Global Net Lease sells some shares Finally, Global Net Lease finished lower by 5%. Investors didn't like the dilution, but with about $79 million in net proceeds, Global Net Lease hopes to make the most of opportunities in the real estate market right now to make the stock offering look like a smart decision in hindsight.
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Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , MiMedx Group (NASDAQ: MDXG) , and Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) were among the worst performers on the day. MiMedx can't get paid MiMedx Group stock fell 11% in the wake of disappointing news regarding one of the company's key product lines. Investors didn't like the dilution, but with about $79 million in net proceeds, Global Net Lease hopes to make the most of opportunities in the real estate market right now to make the stock offering look like a smart decision in hindsight.
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Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , MiMedx Group (NASDAQ: MDXG) , and Global Net Lease (NYSE: GNL) were among the worst performers on the day. MiMedx can't get paid MiMedx Group stock fell 11% in the wake of disappointing news regarding one of the company's key product lines. Offer from The Motley Fool: The 10 best stocks to buy now Motley Fool co-founders Tom and David Gardner have spent more than a decade beating the market.
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Tuesday Sector Leaders: Apparel Stores, Department Stores
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In trading on Tuesday, apparel stores shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 3.3%. Leading the group were shares of New York & Company ( NWY ), up about 9.5% and shares of Vince Holding Corp ( VNCE ) up about 8.9% on the day.
Also showing relative strength are department stores shares, up on the day by about 1.9% as a group, led by Dillards ( DDS ), trading up by about 4.2% and Macy's ( M ), trading higher by about 4% on Tuesday.
VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Leaders: Apparel Stores, Department Stores
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Also showing relative strength are department stores shares, up on the day by about 1.9% as a group, led by Dillards ( DDS ), trading up by about 4.2% and Macy's ( M ), trading higher by about 4% on Tuesday. In trading on Tuesday, apparel stores shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 3.3%. VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Leaders: Apparel Stores, Department Stores The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Also showing relative strength are department stores shares, up on the day by about 1.9% as a group, led by Dillards ( DDS ), trading up by about 4.2% and Macy's ( M ), trading higher by about 4% on Tuesday. In trading on Tuesday, apparel stores shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 3.3%. VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Leaders: Apparel Stores, Department Stores The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Also showing relative strength are department stores shares, up on the day by about 1.9% as a group, led by Dillards ( DDS ), trading up by about 4.2% and Macy's ( M ), trading higher by about 4% on Tuesday. VIDEO: Tuesday Sector Leaders: Apparel Stores, Department Stores The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Also showing relative strength are department stores shares, up on the day by about 1.9% as a group, led by Dillards ( DDS ), trading up by about 4.2% and Macy's ( M ), trading higher by about 4% on Tuesday. In trading on Tuesday, apparel stores shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 3.3%. Leading the group were shares of New York & Company ( NWY ), up about 9.5% and shares of Vince Holding Corp ( VNCE ) up about 8.9% on the day.
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Commit To Purchase Dillard's At $55, Earn 7.3% Using Options
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Investors considering a purchase of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) stock, but cautious about paying the going market price of $85.90/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. One interesting put contract in particular, is the January 2020 put at the $55 strike, which has a bid at the time of this writing of $4.00. Collecting that bid as the premium represents a 7.3% return against the $55 commitment, or a 5% annualized rate of return (at Stock Options Channel we call this the YieldBoost ).
Selling a put does not give an investor access to DDS's upside potential the way owning shares would, because the put seller only ends up owning shares in the scenario where the contract is exercised. And the person on the other side of the contract would only benefit from exercising at the $55 strike if doing so produced a better outcome than selling at the going market price. ( Do options carry counterparty risk? This and six other common options myths debunked ). So unless Dillard's Inc. sees its shares decline 35.7% and the contract is exercised (resulting in a cost basis of $51.00 per share before broker commissions, subtracting the $4.00 from $55), the only upside to the put seller is from collecting that premium for the 5% annualized rate of return.
Interestingly, that annualized 5% figure actually exceeds the 0.5% annualized dividend paid by Dillard's Inc. by 4.5%, based on the current share price of $85.90. And yet, if an investor was to buy the stock at the going market price in order to collect the dividend, there is greater downside because the stock would have to lose 35.67% to reach the $55 strike price.
Always important when discussing dividends is the fact that, in general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Dillard's Inc., looking at the dividend history chart for DDS below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 0.5% annualized dividend yield.
Below is a chart showing the trailing twelve month trading history for Dillard's Inc., and highlighting in green where the $55 strike is located relative to that history:
The chart above, and the stock's historical volatility, can be a helpful guide in combination with fundamental analysis to judge whether selling the January 2020 put at the $55 strike for the 5% annualized rate of return represents good reward for the risks. We calculate the trailing twelve month volatility for Dillard's Inc. (considering the last 252 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $85.90) to be 47%. For other put options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the DDS Stock Options page of StockOptionsChannel.com.
In mid-afternoon trading on Wednesday, the put volume among S&P 500 components was 1.27M contracts, with call volume at 1.48M, for a put:call ratio of 0.85 so far for the day, which is unusually high compared to the long-term median put:call ratio of .65. In other words, there are lots more put buyers out there in options trading so far today than would normally be seen, as compared to call buyers. Find out which 15 call and put options traders are talking about today .
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Investors considering a purchase of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) stock, but cautious about paying the going market price of $85.90/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. Selling a put does not give an investor access to DDS's upside potential the way owning shares would, because the put seller only ends up owning shares in the scenario where the contract is exercised. In the case of Dillard's Inc., looking at the dividend history chart for DDS below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 0.5% annualized dividend yield.
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Selling a put does not give an investor access to DDS's upside potential the way owning shares would, because the put seller only ends up owning shares in the scenario where the contract is exercised. Investors considering a purchase of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) stock, but cautious about paying the going market price of $85.90/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. In the case of Dillard's Inc., looking at the dividend history chart for DDS below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 0.5% annualized dividend yield.
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Selling a put does not give an investor access to DDS's upside potential the way owning shares would, because the put seller only ends up owning shares in the scenario where the contract is exercised. Investors considering a purchase of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) stock, but cautious about paying the going market price of $85.90/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. In the case of Dillard's Inc., looking at the dividend history chart for DDS below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 0.5% annualized dividend yield.
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In the case of Dillard's Inc., looking at the dividend history chart for DDS below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 0.5% annualized dividend yield. Investors considering a purchase of Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) stock, but cautious about paying the going market price of $85.90/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. Selling a put does not give an investor access to DDS's upside potential the way owning shares would, because the put seller only ends up owning shares in the scenario where the contract is exercised.
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2018-08-06 00:00:00 UTC
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Dillard's (DDS) to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Offing?
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS is expected to release its second-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Aug 9. The company has an average trailing four-quarter miss of 49.9% even though it has delivered a positive earnings surprise in three quarters.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate, presently pegged at a loss of 47 cents for the impending quarter, has widened in the past 30 days. However, the consensus mark reflects an improvement from a loss per share of 58 cents in second-quarter 2017.
Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Let's see how things are shaping up prior to the upcoming earnings release.
Factors at Play
Dillard's constant efforts to enhance brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce business, which strengthen its customer base, are impressive. On the store front, the company will gain by enhancing brand relations, focusing on in-trend categories, store remodels and rewarding store personnel. Also, its enhanced merchandise assortments and effective inventory management will drive growth across the company's e-commerce business. We expect Dillard's focus on increasing productivity at existing stores, developing a leading omni-channel platform and widening its domestic operations to boost its top- and bottom-line performance in the upcoming quarter.
Meanwhile, this leading departmental store chain continues benefiting from its niche market position, offering a broad array of merchandise in its stores, featuring products from both national and exclusive brands. Additionally, Dillard's constant shareholder-friendly moves are impressive.
Apparently, the company's top and bottom line in first-quarter fiscal 2018 surpassed estimates and improved year over year. The upside was driven by positive trends consistent from fourth-quarter fiscal 2017 through the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Notably, the bottom-line performance was aided by higher sales and comparable store sales. Sales gained from strength across its ladies' accessories and lingerie, men's apparel and accessories, juniors' and children's apparel as well as home and furniture categories.
However, persistence of challenging trends in the retail apparel space due to changing customer preferences remains a hurdle. Also, Dillard's operates in the highly competitive retail merchandise industry, which might dent the company's profitability in the to-be-reported quarter.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues is $1,459 million, implying a decrease 0.4% from the prior-year quarter's actual figure.
Though shares of Dillard's have gained 25.8% in the past six months, it underperformed the industry 's rally of 31.7%.
Zacks Model
Our proven model does not show that Dillard's is likely to beat earnings estimates in the fiscal second quarter. This is because a stock needs to have both - a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) - for this to happen. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they're reported with our Earnings ESP Filter .
Dillard's has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%. Although the company carries a Zacks Rank #3, we need to have a positive ESP to be confident of an earnings beat.
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Here are some companies that you may want to consider as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:
Foot Locker, Inc. FL has an Earnings ESP of +5.30% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. BOOT has an Earnings ESP of +2.85% and a Zacks Rank of 2.
Nordstrom, Inc. JWN has an Earnings ESP of +0.27% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS is expected to release its second-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Aug 9. Click to get this free report Foot Locker, Inc. (FL): Free Stock Analysis Report Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Zacks Consensus Estimate, presently pegged at a loss of 47 cents for the impending quarter, has widened in the past 30 days.
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Click to get this free report Foot Locker, Inc. (FL): Free Stock Analysis Report Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc.DDS is expected to release its second-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Aug 9. Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote Let's see how things are shaping up prior to the upcoming earnings release.
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Click to get this free report Foot Locker, Inc. (FL): Free Stock Analysis Report Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc.DDS is expected to release its second-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Aug 9. Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Dillard's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Dillard's, Inc. Quote Let's see how things are shaping up prior to the upcoming earnings release.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS is expected to release its second-quarter fiscal 2018 results on Aug 9. Click to get this free report Foot Locker, Inc. (FL): Free Stock Analysis Report Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Zacks Consensus Estimate, presently pegged at a loss of 47 cents for the impending quarter, has widened in the past 30 days.
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See How Dillard's Ranks Among Analysts' Top Picks With Strong Buyback Activity
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A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) is the #109 broker analyst pick among those stocks screened by The Online Investor for strong stock buyback activity. To make that list, a stock must have repurchased at least 5% of its outstanding shares over the trailing twelve month period. In forming the rank, the analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses were tallied, and averaged; then, the list of stocks with strong buyback activity was ranked according to those averages.
DDS operates in the Department Stores sector, among companies like Walmart Inc ( WMT ) which is up about 1% today, and Costco Wholesale Corp ( COST ) trading up by about 0.4%. Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDS, versus WMT and COST.
DDS is currently trading up about 0.3% midday Friday.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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DDS operates in the Department Stores sector, among companies like Walmart Inc ( WMT ) which is up about 1% today, and Costco Wholesale Corp ( COST ) trading up by about 0.4%. Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDS, versus WMT and COST. A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) is the #109 broker analyst pick among those stocks screened by The Online Investor for strong stock buyback activity.
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A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) is the #109 broker analyst pick among those stocks screened by The Online Investor for strong stock buyback activity. DDS operates in the Department Stores sector, among companies like Walmart Inc ( WMT ) which is up about 1% today, and Costco Wholesale Corp ( COST ) trading up by about 0.4%. Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDS, versus WMT and COST.
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A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) is the #109 broker analyst pick among those stocks screened by The Online Investor for strong stock buyback activity. DDS operates in the Department Stores sector, among companies like Walmart Inc ( WMT ) which is up about 1% today, and Costco Wholesale Corp ( COST ) trading up by about 0.4%. Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDS, versus WMT and COST.
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DDS operates in the Department Stores sector, among companies like Walmart Inc ( WMT ) which is up about 1% today, and Costco Wholesale Corp ( COST ) trading up by about 0.4%. A study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages shows that Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) is the #109 broker analyst pick among those stocks screened by The Online Investor for strong stock buyback activity. Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of DDS, versus WMT and COST.
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Validea Benjamin Graham Strategy Daily Upgrade Report - 7/25/2018
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The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Value Investor model based on the published strategy of Benjamin Graham . This deep value methodology screens for stocks that have low P/B and P/E ratios, along with low debt and solid long-term earnings growth.
DILLARD'S, INC. ( DDS ) is a mid-cap value stock in the Retail (Department & Discount) industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Benjamin Graham changed from 71% to 86% based on the firm's underlying fundamentals and the stock's valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Dillard's, Inc. is a retailer of fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing. As of January 28, 2017, the Company operated 293 Dillard's stores, including 25 clearance centers, and an Internet store offering a selection of merchandise, including fashion apparel for women, men and children, accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company's segments include the Retail operations segment and the Construction segment. The Retail operations segment includes the operation of the Company's retail department stores. The Construction segment includes the operations of CDI Contractors, LLC (CDI), a general contracting construction company. CDI's business includes constructing and remodeling stores for the Company. As of January 28, 2017, the Company operated retail department stores in 29 states, primarily in the southwest, southeast and midwest regions of the United States.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
For a full detailed analysis using NASDAQ's Guru Analysis tool, click here
DICKS SPORTING GOODS INC ( DKS ) is a mid-cap value stock in the Retail (Specialty) industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Benjamin Graham changed from 71% to 86% based on the firm's underlying fundamentals and the stock's valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an assortment of sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories in its specialty retail stores primarily in the eastern United States. The Company also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and other specialty concept stores, and Dick's Team Sports HQ, an all-in-one youth sports digital platform offering free league management services, mobile applications for scheduling, communications and live scorekeeping, custom uniforms and FanWear and access to donations and sponsorships. The Company offers its products through a content-rich e-commerce platform that is integrated with its store network and provides customers with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront. It offers products to its customers through its retail stores and online. The Company offers hardlines, which include items, such as sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, golf equipment, and hunting and fishing gear.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
For a full detailed analysis using NASDAQ's Guru Analysis tool, click here
Since its inception, Validea's strategy based on Benjamin Graham has returned 560.13% vs. 181.92% for the S&P 500. For more details on this strategy, click here
About Benjamin Graham : The late Benjamin Graham may be the oldest of the gurus we follow, but his impact on the investing world has lasted for decades after his death in 1976. Known as both the "Father of Value Investing" and the founder of the entire field of security analysis, Graham mentored several of history's greatest investors -- including Warren Buffett -- and inspired a slew of others, including John Templeton, Mario Gabelli, and another of Validea's gurus, John Neff. Graham built his fortune and reputation after living through some extremely difficult times, including both the Great Depression and his own family's financial woes following his father's death when Benjamin was a young man. His investment firm posted per annum returns of about 20 percent from 1936 to 1956, far outpacing the 12.2 percent average return for the market during that time.
About Validea : Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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DILLARD'S, INC. ( DDS ) is a mid-cap value stock in the Retail (Department & Discount) industry. The Company also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and other specialty concept stores, and Dick's Team Sports HQ, an all-in-one youth sports digital platform offering free league management services, mobile applications for scheduling, communications and live scorekeeping, custom uniforms and FanWear and access to donations and sponsorships. Graham built his fortune and reputation after living through some extremely difficult times, including both the Great Depression and his own family's financial woes following his father's death when Benjamin was a young man.
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DILLARD'S, INC. ( DDS ) is a mid-cap value stock in the Retail (Department & Discount) industry. For a full detailed analysis using NASDAQ's Guru Analysis tool, click here DICKS SPORTING GOODS INC ( DKS ) is a mid-cap value stock in the Retail (Specialty) industry. Company Description: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an assortment of sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories in its specialty retail stores primarily in the eastern United States.
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DILLARD'S, INC. ( DDS ) is a mid-cap value stock in the Retail (Department & Discount) industry. As of January 28, 2017, the Company operated 293 Dillard's stores, including 25 clearance centers, and an Internet store offering a selection of merchandise, including fashion apparel for women, men and children, accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Retail operations segment includes the operation of the Company's retail department stores.
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DILLARD'S, INC. ( DDS ) is a mid-cap value stock in the Retail (Department & Discount) industry. The Retail operations segment includes the operation of the Company's retail department stores. Company Description: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an assortment of sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories in its specialty retail stores primarily in the eastern United States.
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Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 23rd
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Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 23rd:
TritonInternational Limited (TRTN): This leaser of intermodal transportation equipment, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days.
Triton International Limited Price and Consensus
Triton International Limited price-consensus-chart | Triton International Limited Quote
Triton has a PEG ratio of 0.72, compared with 1.45 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM)
Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote
Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 3% over the last 60 days.
Xcerra Corporation Price and Consensus
Xcerra Corporation price-consensus-chart | Xcerra Corporation Quote
Xcerra has a PEG ratio of 1.16, compared with 2.00 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.3% over the last 60 days.
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Dillard's has a PEG ratio of 1.35, compared with 30.52 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): This less-than-truckload motor carrier, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.3% over the last 60 days.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Price and Consensus
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Quote
Old Dominion Freight has a PEG ratio of 0.98, compared with 1.01 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Quote
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Triton International Limited (TRTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 23rd: TritonInternational Limited (TRTN): This leaser of intermodal transportation equipment, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Triton International Limited (TRTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM) Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 3% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Triton International Limited (TRTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM) Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 3% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Triton International Limited (TRTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM) Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 3% over the last 60 days.
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - July 20, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article Bunge LimitedBG , NOW Inc.DNOW , Dean Foods CompanyDF , Cooper Tire & Rubber CompanyCTB and Dillard's, Inc.DDS .
5 Stocks in Focus on Recent Broker Upgrades
The Q2 earnings reporting cycle is off to an impressive start. The rosy picture is substantiated by the latest Earnings Outlook . According to the report, of the 48 S&P 500 members that have reported thus far, 89.6% came up with better-than-expected earnings per share and 83.3% outperformed on the revenue front. Moreover, total earnings and revenues for these companies displayed 23% and 10% year-over-year growth, respectively.
What is more heartening is that this bullish picture is likely to continue throughout the earnings season. According to the report, stocks in this highly sought-after group are expected to record top and bottom-line growth of 8.3% and 20.4% respectively.
Given this highly bullish backdrop, investors would like to add outperformers to their portfolios for healthy returns. This is because some earnings beat generally leads to stock price appreciation.
However, the task is far from easy with a plethora of companies present in the market. Moreover, the complexities associated with the stock market make it even more difficult for individual investors to select outperformers in their portfolios in the absence of proper guidance.
This is where brokers are important as they have a lot more information on a company and its prospects than individual investors. Of the three types of brokers/analysts (sell-side, buy-side and independent) present in the investment world, sell-side analysts are most common. Various brokerage firms employ them to provide unbiased opinion to investors after thorough research. Buy-side analysts are employed by hedge funds, mutual funds etc. while the independent ones simply sell their reports to investors.
Brokers, not only scrutinize the publicly available financial documents, but also attend company conference calls and other presentations. Naturally, it is in the best interest of investors to pay heed to such well-researched information as they aim to generate maximum returns from their portfolio.
Brokers revise their earnings estimates after carefully examining the pros and cons of an event for the concerned stock. Naturally, their stock related actions (upgrade or downgrade) serve as an invaluable guide as far as fixing target price of stock (s) is concerned. In fact, a rating upgrade normally leads to stock price appreciation and vice versa.
The above write-up clearly suggests that by following broker actions, one can arrive at a winning portfolio of stocks. Keeping this in mind, we have designed a screen to shortlist stocks based on improving analyst recommendation and upward revisions to earnings estimates over the last four weeks. Also, since the price/sales ratio is a strong complementary valuation metric in the presence of analyst information, it has been included. The price/sales ratio takes care of the company's top line, making the strategy foolproof.
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For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - July 20, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article Bunge LimitedBG , NOW Inc.DNOW , Dean Foods CompanyDF , Cooper Tire & Rubber CompanyCTB and Dillard's, Inc.DDS . Click to get this free report Dean Foods Company (DF): Free Stock Analysis Report NOW Inc. (DNOW): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (CTB): Free Stock Analysis Report Bunge Limited (BG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Keeping this in mind, we have designed a screen to shortlist stocks based on improving analyst recommendation and upward revisions to earnings estimates over the last four weeks.
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Click to get this free report Dean Foods Company (DF): Free Stock Analysis Report NOW Inc. (DNOW): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (CTB): Free Stock Analysis Report Bunge Limited (BG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - July 20, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article Bunge LimitedBG , NOW Inc.DNOW , Dean Foods CompanyDF , Cooper Tire & Rubber CompanyCTB and Dillard's, Inc.DDS . For the rest of this Screen of the Week article please visit Zacks.com at: https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/312200/5-stocks-in-focus-on-recent-broker-rating-upgrades Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.
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Click to get this free report Dean Foods Company (DF): Free Stock Analysis Report NOW Inc. (DNOW): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (CTB): Free Stock Analysis Report Bunge Limited (BG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - July 20, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article Bunge LimitedBG , NOW Inc.DNOW , Dean Foods CompanyDF , Cooper Tire & Rubber CompanyCTB and Dillard's, Inc.DDS . For the rest of this Screen of the Week article please visit Zacks.com at: https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/312200/5-stocks-in-focus-on-recent-broker-rating-upgrades Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.
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Click to get this free report Dean Foods Company (DF): Free Stock Analysis Report NOW Inc. (DNOW): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (CTB): Free Stock Analysis Report Bunge Limited (BG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - July 20, 2018 - Stocks in this week's article Bunge LimitedBG , NOW Inc.DNOW , Dean Foods CompanyDF , Cooper Tire & Rubber CompanyCTB and Dillard's, Inc.DDS . Zacks Investment Research does not engage in investment banking, market making or asset management activities of any securities.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for July 18th
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This company that operates retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
J.Jill, Inc. (JILL): This company that operates as an Omni channel retailer women's apparel has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 13% over the last 60 days.
J.Jill, Inc. Price and Consensus
J.Jill, Inc. price-consensus-chart | J.Jill, Inc. Quote
NuStar Energy L.P. (NS): This company that engages in the terminalling, storage, and marketing of petroleum products has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.1% over the last 60 days.
NustarEnergy L.P. Price and Consensus
Nustar Energy L.P. price-consensus-chart | Nustar Energy L.P. Quote
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA): This company that engages in the transportation, storage, terminalling, and marketing of crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL), and natural gas has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7% over the last 60 days.
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Price and Consensus
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. price-consensus-chart | Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Quote
Visteon Corporation (VC): This company that engineers, designs, and manufactures electronics products has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.
Visteon Corporation Price and Consensus
Visteon Corporation price-consensus-chart | Visteon Corporation Quote
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This company that operates retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Visteon Corporation (VC): Free Stock Analysis Report Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA): Free Stock Analysis Report Nustar Energy L.P. (NS): Free Stock Analysis Report J.Jill, Inc. (JILL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. NustarEnergy L.P. Price and Consensus Nustar Energy L.P. price-consensus-chart | Nustar Energy L.P. Quote Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA): This company that engages in the transportation, storage, terminalling, and marketing of crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL), and natural gas has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Visteon Corporation (VC): Free Stock Analysis Report Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA): Free Stock Analysis Report Nustar Energy L.P. (NS): Free Stock Analysis Report J.Jill, Inc. (JILL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This company that operates retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days. NustarEnergy L.P. Price and Consensus Nustar Energy L.P. price-consensus-chart | Nustar Energy L.P. Quote Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA): This company that engages in the transportation, storage, terminalling, and marketing of crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL), and natural gas has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Visteon Corporation (VC): Free Stock Analysis Report Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA): Free Stock Analysis Report Nustar Energy L.P. (NS): Free Stock Analysis Report J.Jill, Inc. (JILL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This company that operates retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days. NustarEnergy L.P. Price and Consensus Nustar Energy L.P. price-consensus-chart | Nustar Energy L.P. Quote Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA): This company that engages in the transportation, storage, terminalling, and marketing of crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL), and natural gas has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7% over the last 60 days.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This company that operates retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Visteon Corporation (VC): Free Stock Analysis Report Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA): Free Stock Analysis Report Nustar Energy L.P. (NS): Free Stock Analysis Report J.Jill, Inc. (JILL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Price and Consensus Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. price-consensus-chart | Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Quote Visteon Corporation (VC): This company that engineers, designs, and manufactures electronics products has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL -July 17, 2018 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include AmazonAMZN , Best BuyBBY , The Kroger Co.KR , Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL and Dillard's, Inc.DDS .
Here are highlights from Monday's Analyst Blog:
Brick & Mortar Stores Take on Prime Day: 4 Hot Picks
As Amazon Prime Day is round the corner, brick-and-mortar retailers are looking for ways to compete with the astounding sales that are almost scaling near the "Black Friday" level. Brick-and-mortar retailers are coming up with an array of special offers and discounts to attract customers and lessen Amazon Prime Day's impact.
This calls for investing in retailers poised to gain from their promotional sales campaigns during this Amazon Prime Day event.
How Prime Day Affects Retailers
This year's Prime Day starts off on Jul 16 and wraps up on Jul 17. This will include over 1 million deals, more than 50% compared to the year-ago period. Amazon is expected to generate $3.6 billion in sales on Prime Day this year, which will mark the biggest annual sales event ever, per Wall Street pundits. Prime Day, in fact, has already grown from $900 million in sales in 2015 to $2.41 billion in 2017.
Daniel Ives, head of research for the marketing insights firm GBH Insights, estimated that 60-70% of all the items on Amazon.com will be on a discount. Amazon is, further, offering its Prime members a $10 credit for spending $10 at Whole Foods Market stores. Amazon also doubled the cash-back bonus for Amazon Prime Rewards Visa card holders from 5% to 10%, provided they shop at Whole Foods. These schemes are part of the online giant's efforts to build business at Whole Foods.
The Prime Day event has been quite a success story for Amazon, but, it does affect the weekly rhythm of traffic to brick-and-mortar retailers. Sarah Spangle, director of communications at Foursquare, has estimated a drop of less than 1% foot-traffic at electronic stores to some 3% at department stores around earlier Prime Day events. PlaceIQ also added that brick-and-mortar retailers do feel the heat on Prime Day.
The figures show the foot-traffic changes during the Sunday to Tuesday time period for a regular week, and the Prime Day week.
Retailers Hit Back on Prime Day
Brick-and-mortar retailers, thus, have found ways to counter the online retailer's spectacular annual sales event. They have started to plan their own promotional events around Prime Day. Target, in particular, is offering free two-day shipping on orders over $35 and a 5% discount for REDcard holders. Shoppers who spend more than $100 on the Jul 17 sale will get a free six-month membership for Shipt-powered same-day delivery.
Kohl's Corporation, for example, is giving 15% off on every online purchase and $10 Kohl's cash for every $50 spent. Kohl's is also luring customers to buy its charge card by offering an additional 30% off on the first purchase made.
Additionally, Macy's has started to host Black Friday in advance by offering savings on items across the store. Grocers have also joined the big sales offer, with Kroger giving its customers $100 in digital coupons for organic items and Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. offering up to 35% off on more than 600 items. These offers are aimed at competing directly with Whole Foods Market stores.
Other notable big retailers are offering a slew of sales and special offers, include Best Buy, Walmart, Nordstrom Inc. and GameStop Corp., to name a few. Best Buy is offering same price as that of Amazon on the same product, Walmart has begun its back-to-school sales, Nordstorm is offering access to its anniversary sale and GameStop has started its Game Days Summer Sales on video games.
4 Top Gainers
As brick-and-mortar retailers prepare to lessen the impact of Amazon Prime Day with a wide range of sales and special offers, it won't be a bad proposition to invest in them now. We have, thus, selected four such stocks that can make the most of the Prime Day event. These stocks also flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).
Best Buy operates as a retailer of technology products, services and solutions. Currently, the company has a Zacks Rank 2. In the last 60 days, seven earnings estimates moved north, while one moved south for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings rose 2% in the same period. The stock has outperformed the broader industry so far this year (+10.8% vs +8%).
The Kroger Co. manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets. The company has a Zacks Rank 2. In the last 60 days, eight earnings estimates moved north, while none moved south for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings increased 2.4% in the same period. The stock has outperformed the broader industry in the year-to-date period (+2.2% vs -9.3%).
Shoe Carnival, Inc. operates as a family footwear retailer in the United States. The retail chain is turning its attention to boosting its online offerings. But, the company's vice president of digital, Kent Zimmerman, did mention that they are offering the option to pick items offered online from stores. In this process, customers will visit the brick-and-mortar stores.
The company currently has a Zacks Rank 1. In the last 60 days, two earnings estimates moved north, while none moved south for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings rose 5.7% in the same period. The stock has outperformed the broader industry so far this year (+23.3% vs -0.5%). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Dillard's, Inc. operates retail department stores primarily in the Southeastern, Southwestern, and Midwestern areas of the United States. Dillard's is presently offering deals such as spend $60, save $20 on beauty products to counter the Amazon Prime Day craze.
The company currently has a Zacks Rank 2. In the last 60 days, three earnings estimates moved north, while none moved south for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings advanced 4.6% in the same period. The stock has outperformed the broader industry in the year-to-date period (+42.5% vs +32.2%).
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include AmazonAMZN , Best BuyBBY , The Kroger Co.KR , Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL and Dillard's, Inc.DDS . Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report The Kroger Co. (KR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 4 Top Gainers As brick-and-mortar retailers prepare to lessen the impact of Amazon Prime Day with a wide range of sales and special offers, it won't be a bad proposition to invest in them now.
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Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report The Kroger Co. (KR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks recently featured in the blog include AmazonAMZN , Best BuyBBY , The Kroger Co.KR , Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL and Dillard's, Inc.DDS . How Prime Day Affects Retailers This year's Prime Day starts off on Jul 16 and wraps up on Jul 17.
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Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report The Kroger Co. (KR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks recently featured in the blog include AmazonAMZN , Best BuyBBY , The Kroger Co.KR , Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL and Dillard's, Inc.DDS . Here are highlights from Monday's Analyst Blog: Brick & Mortar Stores Take on Prime Day: 4 Hot Picks As Amazon Prime Day is round the corner, brick-and-mortar retailers are looking for ways to compete with the astounding sales that are almost scaling near the "Black Friday" level.
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include AmazonAMZN , Best BuyBBY , The Kroger Co.KR , Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL and Dillard's, Inc.DDS . Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report The Kroger Co. (KR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Amazon is, further, offering its Prime members a $10 credit for spending $10 at Whole Foods Market stores.
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Brick-and-Mortar Takes on Amazon Prime Day Challenge: 4 Hot Picks
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InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips
As Amazon Prime Day is round the corner, brick-and-mortar retailers are looking for ways to compete with the astounding sales that are almost scaling near the "Black Friday" level. Brick-and-mortar retailers are coming up with an array of special offers and discounts to attract customers and lessen Amazon Prime Day's impact.
Source: Mike Seyfang via Flickr
This calls for investing in retailers poised to gain from their promotional sales campaigns during this Amazon Prime Day event.
How Prime Day Affects Retailers
This year's Prime Day starts off on Jul 16 and wraps up on Jul 17. This will include over 1 million deals, more than 50% compared to the year-ago period. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN ) is expected to generate $3.6 billion in sales on Prime Day this year, which will mark the biggest annual sales event ever, per Wall Street pundits. Prime Day, in fact, has already grown from $900 million in sales in 2015 to $2.41 billion in 2017.
Daniel Ives, head of research for the marketing insights firm GBH Insights, estimated that 60-70% of all the items on Amazon.com will be on a discount. Amazon is, further, offering its Prime members a $10 credit for spending $10 at Whole Foods Market stores.
Amazon also doubled the cash-back bonus for Amazon Prime Rewards Visa card holders from 5% to 10%, provided they shop at Whole Foods. These schemes are part of the online giant's efforts to build business at Whole Foods.
Amazon's Prime Day to Hit Retailers' Back-to-School Efforts
The Prime Day event has been quite a success story for Amazon, but, it does affect the weekly rhythm of traffic to brick-and-mortar retailers. Sarah Spangle, director of communications at Foursquare, has estimated a drop of less than 1% foot-traffic at electronic stores to some 3% at department stores around earlier Prime Day events.
PlaceIQ also added that brick-and-mortar retailers do feel the heat on Prime Day.
The figures show the foot-traffic changes during the Sunday to Tuesday time period for a regular week, and the Prime Day week.
Source: PlaceIQ
Retailers Hit Back on Prime Day
Brick-and-mortar retailers, thus, have found ways to counter the online retailer's spectacular annual sales event. They have started to plan their own promotional events around Prime Day. Target (NYSE: TGT ), in particular, is offering free two-day shipping on orders over $35 and a 5% discount for REDcard holders. Shoppers who spend more than $100 on the Jul 17 sale will get a free six-month membership for Shipt-powered same-day delivery.
Kohl's Corporation, for example, is giving 15% off on every online purchase and $10 Kohl's cash for every $50 spent. Kohl's is also luring customers to buy its charge card by offering an additional 30% off on the first purchase made.
Additionally, Macy's has started to host Black Friday in advance by offering savings on items across the store. Grocers have also joined the big sales offer, with Kroger (NYSE: KR ) giving its customers $100 in digital coupons for organic items and Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. offering up to 35% off on more than 600 items. These offers are aimed at competing directly with Whole Foods Market stores.
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Other notable big retailers, offering a slew of sales and special offers, include Best Buy (NYSE: BBY ), Walmart (NYSE: WMT ), Nordstrom Inc. and GameStop Corp., to name a few. Best Buy is offering same price as that of Amazon on the same product, Walmart has begun its back-to-school sales, Nordstorm is offering access to its anniversary sale and GameStop has started its Game Days Summer Sales on video games.
4 Top Gainers
As brick-and-mortar retailers prepare to lessen the impact of Amazon Prime Day with a wide range of sales and special offers, it won't be a bad proposition to invest in them now. We have, thus, selected four such stocks that can make the most of the Prime Day event. These stocks also flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).
Brick-and-Mortar Takes on Amazon Prime Day Challenge: Best Buy (BBY)
Best Buy operates as a retailer of technology products, services and solutions. Currently, the company has a Zacks Rank 2. In the last 60 days, seven earnings estimates moved north, while one moved south for the current year.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings rose 2% in the same period. The stock has outperformed the broader industry so far this year (+10.8% vs +8%).
Brick-and-Mortar Takes on Amazon Prime Day Challenge: Kroger Co (KR)
Kroger manufactures and processes food products for sale in its supermarkets. The company has a Zacks Rank 2. In the last 60 days, eight earnings estimates moved north, while none moved south for the current year.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings increased 2.4% in the same period. The stock has outperformed the broader industry in the year-to-date period (+2.2% vs -9.3%).
Brick-and-Mortar Takes on Amazon Prime Day Challenge: Shoe Carnival (SCVL)
Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ: SCVL ) operates as a family footwear retailer in the United States. The retail chain is turning its attention to boosting its online offerings. But, the company's vice president of digital, Kent Zimmerman, did mention that they are offering the option to pick items offered online from stores. In this process, customers will visit the brick-and-mortar stores.
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The company currently has a Zacks Rank 1. In the last 60 days, two earnings estimates moved north, while none moved south for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings rose 5.7% in the same period. The stock has outperformed the broader industry so far this year (+23.3% vs -0.5%).
Brick-and-Mortar Takes on Amazon Prime Day Challenge: Dillard's (DDS)
Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) operates retail department stores primarily in the Southeastern, Southwestern, and Midwestern areas of the United States. Dillard's is presently offering deals such as spend $60, save $20 on beauty products to counter the Amazon Prime Day craze.
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The company currently has a Zacks Rank 2. In the last 60 days, three earnings estimates moved north, while none moved south for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings advanced 4.6% in the same period. The stock has outperformed the broader industry in the year-to-date period (+42.5% vs +32.2%).
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Brick-and-Mortar Takes on Amazon Prime Day Challenge: Dillard's (DDS) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) operates retail department stores primarily in the Southeastern, Southwestern, and Midwestern areas of the United States. Source: Mike Seyfang via Flickr This calls for investing in retailers poised to gain from their promotional sales campaigns during this Amazon Prime Day event. 4 Top Gainers As brick-and-mortar retailers prepare to lessen the impact of Amazon Prime Day with a wide range of sales and special offers, it won't be a bad proposition to invest in them now.
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Brick-and-Mortar Takes on Amazon Prime Day Challenge: Dillard's (DDS) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) operates retail department stores primarily in the Southeastern, Southwestern, and Midwestern areas of the United States. Source: PlaceIQ Retailers Hit Back on Prime Day Brick-and-mortar retailers, thus, have found ways to counter the online retailer's spectacular annual sales event. Brick-and-Mortar Takes on Amazon Prime Day Challenge: Shoe Carnival (SCVL) Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ: SCVL ) operates as a family footwear retailer in the United States.
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Brick-and-Mortar Takes on Amazon Prime Day Challenge: Dillard's (DDS) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) operates retail department stores primarily in the Southeastern, Southwestern, and Midwestern areas of the United States. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips As Amazon Prime Day is round the corner, brick-and-mortar retailers are looking for ways to compete with the astounding sales that are almost scaling near the "Black Friday" level. Amazon's Prime Day to Hit Retailers' Back-to-School Efforts The Prime Day event has been quite a success story for Amazon, but, it does affect the weekly rhythm of traffic to brick-and-mortar retailers.
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Brick-and-Mortar Takes on Amazon Prime Day Challenge: Dillard's (DDS) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) operates retail department stores primarily in the Southeastern, Southwestern, and Midwestern areas of the United States. Amazon is, further, offering its Prime members a $10 credit for spending $10 at Whole Foods Market stores. Amazon's Prime Day to Hit Retailers' Back-to-School Efforts The Prime Day event has been quite a success story for Amazon, but, it does affect the weekly rhythm of traffic to brick-and-mortar retailers.
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Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th
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Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 16th:
The Kroger Co. (KR): This retailer, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.4% over the last 60 days.
The Kroger Co. Price and Consensus
The Kroger Co. price-consensus-chart | The Kroger Co. Quote
Kroger has a PEG ratio 1.97, compared with 2.79 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
The Kroger Co. PEG Ratio (TTM)
The Kroger Co. peg-ratio-ttm | The Kroger Co. Quote
Conn's, Inc. (CONN): This specialty retailer of durable consumer goods, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days.
Conn's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Conn's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Conn's, Inc. Quote
Conn's has a PEG ratio 0.73, compared with 0.78 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Conn's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Conn's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Conn's, Inc. Quote
Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU): This seller of recreational powerboats, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.7% over the last 60 days.
Malibu Boats, Inc. Price and Consensus
Malibu Boats, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Malibu Boats, Inc. Quote
Malibu Boats has a PEG ratio 1.02, compared with 1.17 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Malibu Boats, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Malibu Boats, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Malibu Boats, Inc. Quote
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Dillard's has a PEG ratio 1.37, compared with 9.07 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Malibu Boats, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Malibu Boats, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Malibu Boats, Inc. Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU): Free Stock Analysis Report The Kroger Co. (KR): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Conn's, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 16th: The Kroger Co. (KR): This retailer, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.4% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Malibu Boats, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Malibu Boats, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Malibu Boats, Inc. Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU): Free Stock Analysis Report The Kroger Co. (KR): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Conn's, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Conn's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Conn's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Conn's, Inc. Quote Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU): This seller of recreational powerboats, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.7% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Malibu Boats, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Malibu Boats, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Malibu Boats, Inc. Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU): Free Stock Analysis Report The Kroger Co. (KR): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Conn's, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Conn's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Conn's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Conn's, Inc. Quote Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU): This seller of recreational powerboats, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.7% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Malibu Boats, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Malibu Boats, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Malibu Boats, Inc. Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU): Free Stock Analysis Report The Kroger Co. (KR): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Conn's, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Conn's, Inc. Price and Consensus Conn's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Conn's, Inc. Quote Conn's has a PEG ratio 0.73, compared with 0.78 for the industry.
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4 Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th
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Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 16th:
Kroger (NYSE: KR ): This retailer, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.4% over the last 60 days.
The Kroger Co. Price and Consensus
Kroger has a PEG ratio 1.97, compared with 2.79 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
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The Kroger Co. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Conn's Inc (CONN)
Conn's (NASDAQ: CONN ): This specialty retailer of durable consumer goods, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days.
Conn's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Conn's has a PEG ratio 0.73, compared with 0.78 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
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Conn's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Malibu Boats Inc (MBUU)
Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU ): This seller of recreational powerboats, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.7% over the last 60 days.
Malibu Boats, Inc. Price and Consensus
Malibu Boats has a PEG ratio 1.02, compared with 1.17 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
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Malibu Boats, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Dillard's Inc (DDS)
Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ): This operator of retail department stores, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's has a PEG ratio 1.37, compared with 9.07 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
4 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy in Q2 Earnings
Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
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3 Utility Funds to Pick as US-China Trade War Heats Up Malibu Boats, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Dillard's Inc (DDS) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ): This operator of retail department stores, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days. 10 Dividend Stocks That Will Double Your Money Conn's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Malibu Boats Inc (MBUU) Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU ): This seller of recreational powerboats, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.7% over the last 60 days. Click for details >> Compare Brokers The post 4 Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th appeared first on InvestorPlace .
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3 Utility Funds to Pick as US-China Trade War Heats Up Malibu Boats, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Dillard's Inc (DDS) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ): This operator of retail department stores, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days. 5 GARP Stocks for a Winning Portfolio The Kroger Co. PEG Ratio (TTM) Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Conn's Inc (CONN) Conn's (NASDAQ: CONN ): This specialty retailer of durable consumer goods, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days. 10 Dividend Stocks That Will Double Your Money Conn's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Malibu Boats Inc (MBUU) Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU ): This seller of recreational powerboats, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.7% over the last 60 days.
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3 Utility Funds to Pick as US-China Trade War Heats Up Malibu Boats, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Dillard's Inc (DDS) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ): This operator of retail department stores, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days. 5 GARP Stocks for a Winning Portfolio The Kroger Co. PEG Ratio (TTM) Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Conn's Inc (CONN) Conn's (NASDAQ: CONN ): This specialty retailer of durable consumer goods, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days. 10 Dividend Stocks That Will Double Your Money Conn's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Malibu Boats Inc (MBUU) Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU ): This seller of recreational powerboats, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.7% over the last 60 days.
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3 Utility Funds to Pick as US-China Trade War Heats Up Malibu Boats, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Dillard's Inc (DDS) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ): This operator of retail department stores, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days. 5 GARP Stocks for a Winning Portfolio The Kroger Co. PEG Ratio (TTM) Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Conn's Inc (CONN) Conn's (NASDAQ: CONN ): This specialty retailer of durable consumer goods, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days. 10 Dividend Stocks That Will Double Your Money Conn's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 16th: Malibu Boats Inc (MBUU) Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU ): This seller of recreational powerboats, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.7% over the last 60 days.
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Dollar Tree (DLTR) Continues to Expand With 15000th Store
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Dollar Tree, Inc.DLTR announced the grand opening of its 15000th store over the weekend. Notably, this is a significant move by the company to reach about 26,000 Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores in North America.
Customers can avail extra discounts and promotions at the company's stores this weekend. Shoppers enrolled in the Family Dollar Smart Coupons program will get an additional 15% discount on their entire shopping at Family Dollar stores on using the digital coupon, which is redeemable on Jul 14. Also, they can receive much more in the Back-to-School promotion, which comprises school and classroom essentials worth $1 per article.
Select new Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores will have grand opening celebrations over the weekend, which include festivities, gifts, ribbon cutting and outdoor events.
Concurrently, the company also announced the opening of its 23rd distribution center in Warrensburg, MO on Jul 12, announced in April last year. The Warrensburg facility - a $110 million investment - is expected to serve the company's Midwestern U.S. stores in 11 states. Also, management remains on track to open its 24th distribution center in Morrow County, OH, in summer 2019.
Furthermore, Dollar Tree's continued restructuring and expansion initiatives via store openings and improvement of distribution centers is commendable. In addition, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company's focus on the consumables and discretionary categories as well as the everyday low-price model are expected to induce traffic growth.
In first-quarter fiscal 2018, Dollar Tree opened 130 outlets (68 Dollar Trees and 62 Family Dollars), expanded or relocated 26 outlets and shuttered five outlets. Also, the company added the Snack Zone to 214 Dollar Tree stores and plans to launch this into 750 Dollar Tree stores in the current year.
However, shares of Dollar Tree have lost 12.2% in the past three months against the industry 's 7% rise. This underperformance can be attributed to lower-than-expected results for the trailing two quarters.
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Dillard's, Inc. DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Five Below, Inc. FIVE has an impressive long-term earnings growth rate of 27.7% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Burlington Stores, Inc. BURL is a Zacks #2 Ranked stock and has pulled off an average positive earnings surprise of 17.8% in the trailing four quarters.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Check These Dillard's, Inc. DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Furthermore, Dollar Tree's continued restructuring and expansion initiatives via store openings and improvement of distribution centers is commendable.
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Check These Dillard's, Inc. DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In first-quarter fiscal 2018, Dollar Tree opened 130 outlets (68 Dollar Trees and 62 Family Dollars), expanded or relocated 26 outlets and shuttered five outlets.
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Click to get this free report Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Check These Dillard's, Inc. DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). In first-quarter fiscal 2018, Dollar Tree opened 130 outlets (68 Dollar Trees and 62 Family Dollars), expanded or relocated 26 outlets and shuttered five outlets.
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Check These Dillard's, Inc. DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dollar Tree, Inc.DLTR announced the grand opening of its 15000th store over the weekend.
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Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 13th
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Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 13th:
TritonInternational Limited (TRTN): This leaser of intermodal transportation equipment, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days.
Triton International Limited Price and Consensus
Triton International Limited price-consensus-chart | Triton International Limited Quote
Triton has a PEG ratio of 0.70, compared with 1.42 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM)
Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote
Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 4% over the last 60 days.
Xcerra Corporation Price and Consensus
Xcerra Corporation price-consensus-chart | Xcerra Corporation Quote
Xcerra has a PEG ratio of 1.14, compared with 1.99 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Dillard's has a PEG ratio of 1.37, compared with 9.09 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): This less-than-truckload motor carrier, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.4% over the last 60 days.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Price and Consensus
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Quote
Old Dominion Freight has a PEG ratio of 0.96, compared with 0.99 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Quote
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Triton International Limited (TRTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 13th: TritonInternational Limited (TRTN): This leaser of intermodal transportation equipment, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Triton International Limited (TRTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM) Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 4% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Triton International Limited (TRTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM) Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 4% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.6% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Triton International Limited (TRTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM) Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 4% over the last 60 days.
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2018-07-13 00:00:00 UTC
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Notable Friday Option Activity: UTX, FL, DDS
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Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in United Technologies Corp (Symbol: UTX), where a total of 17,670 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 1.8 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 41.6% of UTX's average daily trading volume over the past month of 4.2 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $135 strike call option expiring August 17, 2018 , with 2,581 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 258,100 underlying shares of UTX. Below is a chart showing UTX's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $135 strike highlighted in orange:
Foot Locker, Inc. (Symbol: FL) saw options trading volume of 10,726 contracts, representing approximately 1.1 million underlying shares or approximately 40.4% of FL's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.7 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $52.50 strike call option expiring August 17, 2018 , with 4,126 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 412,600 underlying shares of FL. Below is a chart showing FL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $52.50 strike highlighted in orange:
And Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) saw options trading volume of 1,655 contracts, representing approximately 165,500 underlying shares or approximately 40.3% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 411,180 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $88 strike call option expiring July 13, 2018 , with 541 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 54,100 underlying shares of DDS. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $88 strike highlighted in orange:
For the various different available expirations for UTX options , FL options , or DDS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Especially high volume was seen for the $88 strike call option expiring July 13, 2018 , with 541 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 54,100 underlying shares of DDS. Below is a chart showing FL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $52.50 strike highlighted in orange: And Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) saw options trading volume of 1,655 contracts, representing approximately 165,500 underlying shares or approximately 40.3% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 411,180 shares. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $88 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for UTX options , FL options , or DDS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Below is a chart showing FL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $52.50 strike highlighted in orange: And Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) saw options trading volume of 1,655 contracts, representing approximately 165,500 underlying shares or approximately 40.3% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 411,180 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $88 strike call option expiring July 13, 2018 , with 541 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 54,100 underlying shares of DDS. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $88 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for UTX options , FL options , or DDS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Below is a chart showing FL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $52.50 strike highlighted in orange: And Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) saw options trading volume of 1,655 contracts, representing approximately 165,500 underlying shares or approximately 40.3% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 411,180 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $88 strike call option expiring July 13, 2018 , with 541 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 54,100 underlying shares of DDS. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $88 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for UTX options , FL options , or DDS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Below is a chart showing FL's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $52.50 strike highlighted in orange: And Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS) saw options trading volume of 1,655 contracts, representing approximately 165,500 underlying shares or approximately 40.3% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 411,180 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $88 strike call option expiring July 13, 2018 , with 541 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 54,100 underlying shares of DDS. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $88 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for UTX options , FL options , or DDS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Tech Data-WiCis Collaborate for Real-Time Health Solutions
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Tech Data Corporation 's TECD fully-owned subsidiary, Tech Data Government Solutions is collaborating with WiCis to offer WiCis Defense and WiCis Health, set of cloud-based solutions, to government agencies. Tech Data will utilize WiCis' real time biometrics platform and clinical care solution to treat patients remotely via video and live streaming of vital signs.
Collection of biometrics is made possible with the help of FDA-approved wearable devices. Later, these biometrics are shared with physicians through GSM and Satellite networks. In this way, WiCis provides real-time solutions to monitor patients, mainly in remote areas. WiCis' first-time initiative to combine video calling with real-time biometrics and Care Flows has reduced paperwork for the physicians and enabled them to focus better on the patients.
Apart from expanding the company's portfolio, this unique solution will help monitor, locate and address health issues of personnel posted in the field. It is also available for people in distant areas who require monitoring and hospital-level care. Hence, it can also be used in healthcare, adventure sports and personal security applications.
The company is on track to diversify its focus on new domains, given the rising demand for data center systems, cloud and mobility offerings in the long run. The higher level of spending in these areas is expected to drive revenue growth for Tech Data. In this regard, the company's acquisition of Avnet's AVT technology solutions business will enable it to leverage the most varied solutions from the data center to the living room. This deal is expected to contribute $100 million of cost savings after two years of its closing.
However, the company faces intense competition from other distributors in America as well as several regional and local distributors, owing to the fiercely competitive IT distribution industry. Evidently, shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company lost 20%, underperforming the industry 's decline of 11.9%.
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Conn's CONN has a long-term earnings growth rate of 23% and sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here .
Dillard's DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and sports a Zacks Rank #1.
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Dillard's DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and sports a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Avnet, Inc. (AVT): Free Stock Analysis Report Conn's, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Tech Data Corporation (TECD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Tech Data will utilize WiCis' real time biometrics platform and clinical care solution to treat patients remotely via video and live streaming of vital signs.
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Click to get this free report Avnet, Inc. (AVT): Free Stock Analysis Report Conn's, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Tech Data Corporation (TECD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and sports a Zacks Rank #1. Tech Data Corporation 's TECD fully-owned subsidiary, Tech Data Government Solutions is collaborating with WiCis to offer WiCis Defense and WiCis Health, set of cloud-based solutions, to government agencies.
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Click to get this free report Avnet, Inc. (AVT): Free Stock Analysis Report Conn's, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Tech Data Corporation (TECD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and sports a Zacks Rank #1. Tech Data Corporation 's TECD fully-owned subsidiary, Tech Data Government Solutions is collaborating with WiCis to offer WiCis Defense and WiCis Health, set of cloud-based solutions, to government agencies.
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Dillard's DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and sports a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Avnet, Inc. (AVT): Free Stock Analysis Report Conn's, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Tech Data Corporation (TECD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In this way, WiCis provides real-time solutions to monitor patients, mainly in remote areas.
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Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 10th
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Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 10th:
Western Digital Corporation (WDC): This seller of data storage devices, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.1% over the last 60 days.
Western Digital Corporation Price and Consensus
Western Digital Corporation price-consensus-chart | Western Digital Corporation Quote
Western Digital has a PEG ratio of 0.31, compared with 0.53 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Western Digital Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Quote
Old Dominion has a PEG ratio of 1.00, compared with 1.03 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Quote
Triton International Limited (TRTN): This leaser of intermodal transportation equipment, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days.
Triton International Limited Price and Consensus
Triton International Limited price-consensus-chart | Triton International Limited Quote
Triton International has a PEG ratio of 0.73, compared with 1.44 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM)
Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Dillard's has a PEG ratio of 1.43, compared with 9.16 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM) Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report Triton International Limited (TRTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 10th: Western Digital Corporation (WDC): This seller of data storage devices, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.1% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM) Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report Triton International Limited (TRTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Quote Triton International Limited (TRTN): This leaser of intermodal transportation equipment, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM) Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report Triton International Limited (TRTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Quote Triton International Limited (TRTN): This leaser of intermodal transportation equipment, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.4% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Triton International Limited PEG Ratio (TTM) Triton International Limited peg-ratio-ttm | Triton International Limited Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report Triton International Limited (TRTN): Free Stock Analysis Report Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 10th: Western Digital Corporation (WDC): This seller of data storage devices, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.1% over the last 60 days.
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Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 9th
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Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 9th:
Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 4% over the last 60 days.
Xcerra Corporation Price and Consensus
Xcerra Corporation price-consensus-chart | Xcerra Corporation Quote
Xcerra has a PEG ratio of 1.14, compared with 1.97 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
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Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Dillard's has a PEG ratio of 1.45, compared with 9.31 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
International Paper Company (IP): This paper and packaging company, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.8% over the last 60 days.
International Paper Company Price and Consensus
International Paper Company price-consensus-chart | International Paper Company Quote
International Paper has a PEG ratio of 1.08, compared with 1.55 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
International Paper Company PEG Ratio (TTM)
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Eni S.p.A. (E): This oil and gas company, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 14% over the last 60 days.
Eni SpA Price and Consensus
Eni SpA price-consensus-chart | Eni SpA Quote
Eni has a PEG ratio of 0.66, compared with 1.40 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Eni SpA PEG Ratio (TTM)
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 9th: Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 4% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of B. Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote International Paper Company (IP): This paper and packaging company, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.8% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days. The company possesses a Growth Score of B. Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote International Paper Company (IP): This paper and packaging company, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.8% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of B. Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote International Paper Company (IP): This paper and packaging company, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.8% over the last 60 days.
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Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for July 9th
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Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 9th:
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Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 9th: Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days.
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Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 9th: Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days.
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Big 5 Sporting Losing Luster: Can Strategies Lift Stock?
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Big 5 Sporting Goods CorporationBGFV is losing sheen due to its unimpressive sales surprise trend and soft comparable store-sales (comps) for a while now. Though management is taking strategic initiatives to revive its performance, it might take time.
In the past month, shares of Big 5 Sporting have lost 16%, wider than the industry 's 2.2% decline. Moreover, the industry ranks among the bottom 29% (181 of 256) of all Zacks industries. Let's delve deeper to find out the factors that are impacting the company's performance and whether solid growth strategies can offset its hurdles.
Headwinds Pulling Stock Down
Big 5 Sporting has missed sales estimates in the trailing four quarters, including first-quarter 2018. Also, the company's top line declined 7.3% year over year due to an extremely challenging environment. The downturn can be attributed to record warm as well as dry weather conditions in its markets, particularly during the first seven weeks of the first quarter.
Furthermore, comps dropped 7.5% compared to an increase of 7.9% in the year-ago quarter. Decline in sales at apparel, hard goods and footwear categories in the quarter led to weak comps. In addition, Big 5 Sporting is witnessing lower sales at its hard goods category for quite some time, which remains a headwind.
Lower sales have also been translating into soft margins and profitability. In the last reported quarter, the company incurred operating loss besides contraction in gross margin. Apparently, it recorded loss per share in the last two quarters.
Risks related to seasonal business and intense competition from well-established sporting goods players are additional headwinds for the company.
Growth Strategies Can Act as Catalysts
Nevertheless, Big 5 Sporting's growth strategies look quite encouraging. Big 5 Sporting's unique strategy of offering exclusive branded merchandise sourced from leading manufacturers provides it with a competitive edge.
Further, the company leverages its strong vendor relationships to source overstock and closeout merchandise at substantial discounts. This helps it achieve the dual objectives of boosting gross margin besides offering compelling value to customers. The company's merchandise strategy also helps in retaining a solid inventory position.
Additionally, the company leverages an extensive network of stores to effectively penetrate into the target markets for generating increased sales and capturing market share. As part of this strategy, Big 5 Sporting expects to open nearly eight stores and close three in 2018. Also, the company's shareholder-friendly moves via returns in the form of dividends and share buybacks remain noteworthy.
Though Big 5 Sporting incurred loss for two consecutive quarters, the company's strategies have aided bottom line to improve sequentially, also marking its second straight bottom-line beat. Moreover, management expects earnings per share to be in the range of 4-12 cents for the second quarter of 2018. The Zacks Consensus Estimate which is largely stable is pegged at 11 cents for the impending quarter.
Per management, the improving sales trend towards the end of the first quarter continued in the second quarter as well. Further, it expects to gain from the key spring selling season in the second quarter. Comps are projected to be flat to up low-single digits. These, in turn, reflect Big 5 Sporting's efforts to help rebound the stock.
We believe that the company's strategic actions poise this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company well for growth.
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Dillard's, Inc. DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Five Below, Inc. FIVE has an impressive long-term earnings growth rate of 27.7% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Burlington Stores, Inc. BURL is a Zacks #2 Ranked stock and has pulled off an average positive earnings surprise of 17.8% in the last four quarters.
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Check These Dillard's, Inc. DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Big 5 Sporting Goods CorporationBGFV is losing sheen due to its unimpressive sales surprise trend and soft comparable store-sales (comps) for a while now.
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Check These Dillard's, Inc. DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In addition, Big 5 Sporting is witnessing lower sales at its hard goods category for quite some time, which remains a headwind.
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Click to get this free report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Check These Dillard's, Inc. DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Headwinds Pulling Stock Down Big 5 Sporting has missed sales estimates in the trailing four quarters, including first-quarter 2018.
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Check These Dillard's, Inc. DDS has a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.2% and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV): Free Stock Analysis Report Five Below, Inc. (FIVE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, the industry ranks among the bottom 29% (181 of 256) of all Zacks industries.
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Will Walmart Pare Margin Woes With Solid E-Commerce Efforts?
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Walmart Inc . WMT has been gaining from aggressive e-commerce initiatives and positive comps, which are likely to continue driving its top line.
In a bid to compete with Amazon AMZN and other rivals, Walmart is trying to adapt to changing consumer preferences. In this regard, the company has been taking several e-commerce initiatives, including buyouts, alliances, and improved delivery and payment systems. Recently, the company clinched contracts to buy a 77% stake in India's leading e-commerce business, Flipkart. Though the deal is expected to hurt the bottom line in the short run, it is most likely to bolster Walmart's e-commerce sales in the long run. Along with this, the company's other notable buyouts such as ShoeBuy, Moosejaw, Bonobos, ModCloth and Jet.com, and deals with Rakuten, and Lord and Taylor have been strengthening the company's digital brand portfolio.
In addition to this, the company accelerated its online business by launching its latest Walmart2World money transfer service that makes shopping easier and faster. Apart from this, Walmart is seeing rising demand for online grocery, due to which the company is making efforts to enhance its delivery services.
In this connection, Walmart recently inked a deal with Postmates to extend its online grocery delivery service in order to cover more than 40% of the families in the United States. Further, the company's Walmart Pickup program helps customers place orders online and then pick them up at a store for free. In earlier developments, Walmart partnered with Uber and Lyft, while it also tested same-day delivery with Deliv, in a bid to enhance its services further.
Owing to such efforts, Walmart's U.S. e-commerce sales soared 33% in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, much better than a 23% rise reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. E-commerce sales in the first quarter improved on the back of strength across Walmart.com and online grocery, keeping management encouraged about achieving 40% e-commerce sales growth in fiscal 2019.
Markedly, sturdy comparable store sales have been one of the key growth drivers for Walmart. The company recently launched four apparel brands to enhance merchandise assortments. Also, the company is on track with store remodeling, in an attempt to upgrade them with advanced in-store and digital innovations. Walmart is also gaining from its compelling pricing strategy, which helps it draw customers.
Well, such trends continued driving the company in first-quarter fiscal 2019, wherein both earnings and revenues improved year over year and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Notably, this marked Walmart's 15th consecutive quarter of positive U.S. comps growth. Incidentally, U.S. comps (excluding fuel) rose 2.1%, driven by 0.8% improvement in comps traffic and 1.3% rise in average ticket.
Margin Pressure
However, Walmart's compelling pricing strategy is backfiring to some extent as it remains a pressure on the company's margins. Evidently, gross margin declined by 11 bps, 29 bps and 61 bps in the second, third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2018, respectively. In first-quarter fiscal 2019, gross margin shrank 15 bps, largely due to price investments in various markets and increased transportation costs. Also, the operating margin contracted 200 bps in the first quarter as costs associated with e-commerce investments among others, led to a rise in operating expenses.
Management had earlier projected margins to remain pressurized in fiscal 2019. Strained margins have caused the company's shares to decline 16.8% in the past six months, wider than the industry 's 14.3% decline.
Nevertheless, we believe that the aforementioned sales-driving initiatives and robust efforts to improve international performance will help Walmart's stock get back on track.
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Dillard's DDS , a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 10.2%. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Conn's Inc. CONN , a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 23%.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Check These Dillard's DDS , a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 10.2%. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Conn's, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report Walmart Inc. (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In addition to this, the company accelerated its online business by launching its latest Walmart2World money transfer service that makes shopping easier and faster.
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Check These Dillard's DDS , a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 10.2%. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Conn's, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report Walmart Inc. (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Conn's Inc. CONN , a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 23%.
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Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Conn's, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report Walmart Inc. (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Check These Dillard's DDS , a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 10.2%. Apart from this, Walmart is seeing rising demand for online grocery, due to which the company is making efforts to enhance its delivery services.
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Check These Dillard's DDS , a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 10.2%. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Conn's, Inc. (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report Walmart Inc. (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Walmart Inc .
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Defy Soft Consumer Spending With These 4 Retail Stocks
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Recent data from Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed that consumer spending moderated in the month of May, sparking fears of slowdown in economic growth during April-June quarter. Following a subdued GDP growth rate in the first quarter, economists were expecting the same to accelerate in the second quarter but soft spending has somewhat dampened the fervor. Nevertheless, personal income improved and Americans focused more on savings.
Consumer spending - one of the pivotal factors driving the economy - increased $27.8 billion or 0.2% in May, following a reading of 0.5% growth in April and 0.6% jump in March. Analysts were quick to point out that this was the weakest pace since February, when spending had dipped 0.1%. Meanwhile, personal income surged $60 billion or 0.4% in May, following an increase of 0.2% and 0.3% in the months of April and March.
Despite this hiccup, market experts believe that the economy remains well on track thanks to $1.5 trillion income tax cut package that is likely to spur economic growth ably supported by improving job scenario and rising consumer confidence. However, fears of trade war cannot be overlooked as it may undermine business prospects. Moreover, surge in oil prices on supply concerns, principally due to U.S. sanctions against Iran and likelihood of two more rate hikes this year courtesy of firming inflation cannot be forgotten.
Nevertheless, you can still defy the soft consumer spending by focusing on stocks that look fundamentally sound and are backed by favorable Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) along with a VGM Score of A or B. Here we have highlighted four such stocks from the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector, which occupies a top 25% position in the list of Zacks Sectors (4 out of 16). Notably, the sector has advanced roughly 8% in the past three months outpacing the S&P 500's growth of approximately 3%.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of B and an expected EPS growth rate of 10.2% for 3-5 years. This Zacks Rank #1 stock has exhibited a bullish run on the bourses as evident from its surge of 61%. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
RHRH , a home furnishings retailer, has a VGM Score of B. The stock has an expected EPS growth rate of 24% for 3-5 years. Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 company have rallied about 55% in the past six months.
America's Car-Mart, Inc.CRMT , which operates as an automotive retailer, has a VGM Score of B. This Zacks Rank #1 stock has surged roughly 40% in the past six months.
Good Times Restaurants Inc.GTIM , operator of quick service restaurants, carries a Zacks Rank #2. The stock, which has soared approximately 44% in the past six months, has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 30% for 3-5 years.
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4 Prominent Picks Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of B and an expected EPS growth rate of 10.2% for 3-5 years. Click to get this free report America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT): Free Stock Analysis Report Good Times Restaurants Inc. (GTIM): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Despite this hiccup, market experts believe that the economy remains well on track thanks to $1.5 trillion income tax cut package that is likely to spur economic growth ably supported by improving job scenario and rising consumer confidence.
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Click to get this free report America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT): Free Stock Analysis Report Good Times Restaurants Inc. (GTIM): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 4 Prominent Picks Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of B and an expected EPS growth rate of 10.2% for 3-5 years. Good Times Restaurants Inc.GTIM , operator of quick service restaurants, carries a Zacks Rank #2.
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Click to get this free report America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT): Free Stock Analysis Report Good Times Restaurants Inc. (GTIM): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. 4 Prominent Picks Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of B and an expected EPS growth rate of 10.2% for 3-5 years. Nevertheless, you can still defy the soft consumer spending by focusing on stocks that look fundamentally sound and are backed by favorable Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) along with a VGM Score of A or B.
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4 Prominent Picks Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of B and an expected EPS growth rate of 10.2% for 3-5 years. Click to get this free report America's Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT): Free Stock Analysis Report Good Times Restaurants Inc. (GTIM): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:
Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): This company that engages in the design, development, and manufacture of integrated powertrain technologies has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.9% over the last 60 days.
Delphi Technologies PLC Price and Consensus
Delphi Technologies PLC price-consensus-chart | Delphi Technologies PLC Quote
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This company that operates retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
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Diodes Incorporated (DIOD): This company that designs, manufactures, and supplies application-specific standard products has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.1% over the last 60 days.
Diodes Incorporated Price and Consensus
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PetroChina Company Limited (PTR): This company that engages in a range of petroleum related products, services, and activities has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 29.9% over the last 60 days.
PetroChina Company Limited Price and Consensus
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You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here
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Delphi Technologies PLC Price and Consensus Delphi Technologies PLC price-consensus-chart | Delphi Technologies PLC Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This company that operates retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report PetroChina Company Limited (PTR): Free Stock Analysis Report Molina Healthcare, Inc (MOH): Free Stock Analysis Report Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): Free Stock Analysis Report Diodes Incorporated (DIOD): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): This company that engages in the design, development, and manufacture of integrated powertrain technologies has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.9% over the last 60 days.
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Delphi Technologies PLC Price and Consensus Delphi Technologies PLC price-consensus-chart | Delphi Technologies PLC Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This company that operates retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report PetroChina Company Limited (PTR): Free Stock Analysis Report Molina Healthcare, Inc (MOH): Free Stock Analysis Report Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): Free Stock Analysis Report Diodes Incorporated (DIOD): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): This company that engages in the design, development, and manufacture of integrated powertrain technologies has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.9% over the last 60 days.
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Delphi Technologies PLC Price and Consensus Delphi Technologies PLC price-consensus-chart | Delphi Technologies PLC Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This company that operates retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report PetroChina Company Limited (PTR): Free Stock Analysis Report Molina Healthcare, Inc (MOH): Free Stock Analysis Report Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): Free Stock Analysis Report Diodes Incorporated (DIOD): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. PetroChina Company Limited Price and Consensus PetroChina Company Limited price-consensus-chart | PetroChina Company Limited Quote You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here Wall Street's Next Amazon Zacks EVP Kevin Matras believes this familiar stock has only just begun its climb to become one of the greatest investments of all time.
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Delphi Technologies PLC Price and Consensus Delphi Technologies PLC price-consensus-chart | Delphi Technologies PLC Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This company that operates retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report PetroChina Company Limited (PTR): Free Stock Analysis Report Molina Healthcare, Inc (MOH): Free Stock Analysis Report Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): Free Stock Analysis Report Diodes Incorporated (DIOD): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): This company that engages in the design, development, and manufacture of integrated powertrain technologies has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.9% over the last 60 days.
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US department stores are revamping themselves to cope with the changing retail landscape, and they have come a long way in the process. In fact, these stores have borne the brunt of changing consumer spending habits, lower traffic in brick-and-mortar stores due to rise in online shopping, and stiff competition from discount retailers.
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Not to forget, they even struggled to keep pace with the fast-changing fashion trends and scored lower in offering customers with a better bargain option.
Although some of the headwinds still linger, department stores have taken initiatives to be in the race and cater to growing customer needs. From opening smaller-format stores to bringing in new loyalty program and from embracing new technologies to providing fast delivery options on online purchase or via apps, department store retailers have been looking at every nook and cranny for solutions to survive. Notably, better price, omni-channel capabilities and unique products can help them stand in good stead.
These 3 Discount Retailers Have Outpaced Industry in a Month
Apart from these initiatives, conducive economic environment is an added advantage to these department store retailers.
Americans are way more confident now, thanks to a robust job market as evident from the fall in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits and jobless rate hovering at an 18-year low. This along with tax reform and sound economic fundamentals are likely to boost consumer confidence. We expect this positive sentiment to translate into higher consumer spending - one of the pivotal factors driving the economy. Per industry experts, second-quarter GDP rate likely to come ahead of 4%.
Cumulatively aforementioned factors will play a vital role in improving sales and earnings trends of these department store retailers. Based on an impressive earnings outlook, the Retail-Regional Department Stores occupies a favorable position in the list of Zacks industries. The industry currently carries a Zacks Rank of #21, which places it at the top 8% of more than 250 Zacks industries.
From the industry we have highlighted three stocks that have advanced more than 10% in the past three months.
Department Store Retailers Rose Over 10% in 3 Months: Dillard's (DDS)
Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) is one of the prominent players among fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailers. The company's strategy of offering fashion-forward and trendy products acts as a catalyst for attracting more customers.
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Its focus on increasing productivity, enhancing domestic operations and developing omni-channel platform is likely to strengthen customer base and boost profitability.
The company has surged 19.5% in the past three months. Much of this growth can be attributed to the company's robust surprise trend. Notably, Dillard's delivered third consecutive quarter of positive earnings surprise in first-quarter fiscal 2018, along with fourth straight sales beat.
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The stock carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Department Store Retailers Rose Over 10% in 3 Months: Kohl's (KSS)
Kohl's (NYSE: KSS ), which offers moderately priced exclusive and national brands, witnessed its shares rise by 12.6% in the past three months, courtesy of effective sales-driving initiatives that have been driving comparable sales growth.
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The company's multi-year Greatness Agenda strategy has been yielding results. Further, the company's sustained focus on technology improvements and the omni-channel expansion are expected to have a significant positive impact on its online sales.
The company also maintains a unique partnership with the e-commerce giant Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ). Incidentally, it has started accepting returns for Amazon customers on select products and provides free packing and shipping services for the merchandise to Amazon's fulfillment centers.
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This move followed Kohl's decision to sell Amazon devices, accessories and smart home devices in its selected stores. Kohl's believes that this store-within-store concept will boost stores traffic. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Department Store Retailers Rose Over 10% in 3 Months: Macy's (M)
Macy's (NYSE: M ) sustained focus on price optimization, omni-channel capabilities, merchandise planning and online order fulfillment centers are the primary catalysts facilitating in meeting customer-oriented demand.
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The company introduced various innovative services including Apple Pay, Same Day Delivery, Enhanced Shopping Apps, Macy's Image Search and Macy's Wallet/Bloomingdale's Wallet. The company's "Buy Online Pickup in Store" initiative is also gaining traction.
Macy's has added a new feature to its mobile app called Mobile Checkout, which allows customers to scan bar codes of items and pay via smartphones. Macy's acquired STORY, a concept store, to enhance the in-store customer experience. Further, it has taken a minority stake in b8ta, a technology retailer that enables customers to try, buy and learn about new tech products.
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The company's investment is seen as part of enhancing customer shopping experience at its The Market @ Macy's, a store-within-a-store retail concept. Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 company have jumped 27.4% in the past three months.
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Department Store Retailers Rose Over 10% in 3 Months: Dillard's (DDS) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) is one of the prominent players among fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailers. Americans are way more confident now, thanks to a robust job market as evident from the fall in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits and jobless rate hovering at an 18-year low. Source: Shutterstock Its focus on increasing productivity, enhancing domestic operations and developing omni-channel platform is likely to strengthen customer base and boost profitability.
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Department Store Retailers Rose Over 10% in 3 Months: Dillard's (DDS) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) is one of the prominent players among fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailers. Department Store Retailers Rose Over 10% in 3 Months: Kohl's (KSS) Kohl's (NYSE: KSS ), which offers moderately priced exclusive and national brands, witnessed its shares rise by 12.6% in the past three months, courtesy of effective sales-driving initiatives that have been driving comparable sales growth. Department Store Retailers Rose Over 10% in 3 Months: Macy's (M) Macy's (NYSE: M ) sustained focus on price optimization, omni-channel capabilities, merchandise planning and online order fulfillment centers are the primary catalysts facilitating in meeting customer-oriented demand.
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Department Store Retailers Rose Over 10% in 3 Months: Dillard's (DDS) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) is one of the prominent players among fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailers. These 3 Discount Retailers Have Outpaced Industry in a Month Apart from these initiatives, conducive economic environment is an added advantage to these department store retailers. Department Store Retailers Rose Over 10% in 3 Months: Kohl's (KSS) Kohl's (NYSE: KSS ), which offers moderately priced exclusive and national brands, witnessed its shares rise by 12.6% in the past three months, courtesy of effective sales-driving initiatives that have been driving comparable sales growth.
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Department Store Retailers Rose Over 10% in 3 Months: Dillard's (DDS) Dillard's (NYSE: DDS ) is one of the prominent players among fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailers. These 3 Discount Retailers Have Outpaced Industry in a Month Apart from these initiatives, conducive economic environment is an added advantage to these department store retailers. The industry currently carries a Zacks Rank of #21, which places it at the top 8% of more than 250 Zacks industries.
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Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for June 28th
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Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, June 28th:
Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 4% over the last 60 days.
Xcerra Corporation Price and Consensus
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Xcerra has a PEG ratio of 1.11, compared with 1.89 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
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Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
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Dillard's has a PEG ratio of 1.53, compared with 9.26 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
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International Paper Company (IP): This paper and packaging company, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.8% over the last 60 days.
International Paper Company Price and Consensus
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International Paper has a PEG ratio of 1.09, compared with 1.51 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
International Paper Company PEG Ratio (TTM)
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, June 28th: Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 4% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote International Paper Company (IP): This paper and packaging company, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.8% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote International Paper Company (IP): This paper and packaging company, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.8% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Xcerra Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Xcerra Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Xcerra Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, June 28th: Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): This test and handling capital equipment provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 4% over the last 60 days.
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Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, June 28th:
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Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, June 28th: Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report Xcerra Corporation (XCRA): Free Stock Analysis Report International Paper Company (IP): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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These 3 Department Store Retailers Rose Over 10% in 3 Months
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US department stores are revamping themselves to cope with the changing retail landscape, and they have come a long way in the process. In fact, these stores have borne the brunt of changing consumer spending habits, lower traffic in brick-and-mortar stores due to rise in online shopping, and stiff competition from discount retailers. Not to forget, they even struggled to keep pace with the fast-changing fashion trends and scored lower in offering customers with a better bargain option.
Although some of the headwinds still linger, department stores have taken initiatives to be in the race and cater to growing customer needs. From opening smaller-format stores to bringing in new loyalty program and from embracing new technologies to providing fast delivery options on online purchase or via apps, department store retailers have been looking at every nook and cranny for solutions to survive. Notably, better price, omni-channel capabilities and unique products can help them stand in good stead.
Apart from these initiatives, conducive economic environment is an added advantage to these department store retailers.
Americans are way more confident now, thanks to a robust job market as evident from the fall in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits and jobless rate hovering at an 18-year low. This along with tax reform and sound economic fundamentals are likely to boost consumer confidence. We expect this positive sentiment to translate into higher consumer spending - one of the pivotal factors driving the economy. Per industry experts, second-quarter GDP rate likely to come ahead of 4%.
Cumulatively aforementioned factors will play a vital role in improving sales and earnings trends of these department store retailers. Based on an impressive earnings outlook, the Retail-Regional Department Stores occupies a favorable position in the list of Zacks industries. The industry currently carries a Zacks Rank of #21, which places it at the top 8% of more than 250 Zacks industries.
From the industry we have highlighted three stocks that have advanced more than 10% in the past three months.
The Three Musketeers
Dillard'sDDS is one of the prominent players among fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailers. The company's strategy of offering fashion-forward and trendy products acts as a catalyst for attracting more customers. Its focus on increasing productivity, enhancing domestic operations and developing omni-channel platform is likely to strengthen customer base and boost profitability.
The company has surged 19.5% in the past three months. Much of this growth can be attributed to the company's robust surprise trend. Notably, Dillard's delivered third consecutive quarter of positive earnings surprise in first-quarter fiscal 2018, along with fourth straight sales beat. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Kohl'sKSS , which offers moderately priced exclusive and national brands, witnessed its shares rise by 12.6% in the past three months, courtesy of effective sales-driving initiatives that have been driving comparable sales growth. The company's multi-year Greatness Agenda strategy has been yielding results. Further, the company's sustained focus on technology improvements and the omni-channel expansion are expected to have a significant positive impact on its online sales.
The company also maintains a unique partnership with the e-commerce giant Amazon AMZN . Incidentally, it has started accepting returns for Amazon customers on select products and provides free packing and shipping services for the merchandise to Amazon's fulfillment centers. This move followed Kohl's decision to sell Amazon devices, accessories and smart home devices in its selected stores. Kohl's believes that this store-within-store concept will boost stores traffic. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Macy'sM sustained focus on price optimization, omni-channel capabilities, merchandise planning and online order fulfillment centers are the primary catalysts facilitating in meeting customer-oriented demand. The company introduced various innovative services including Apple Pay, Same Day Delivery, Enhanced Shopping Apps, Macy's Image Search and Macy's Wallet/Bloomingdale's Wallet. The company's "Buy Online Pickup in Store" initiative is also gaining traction.
Macy's has added a new feature to its mobile app called Mobile Checkout, which allows customers to scan bar codes of items and pay via smartphones. Macy's acquired STORY, a concept store, to enhance the in-store customer experience. Further, it has taken a minority stake in b8ta, a technology retailer that enables customers to try, buy and learn about new tech products. The company's investment is seen as part of enhancing customer shopping experience at its The Market @ Macy's, a store-within-a-store retail concept. Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 company have jumped 27.4% in the past three months.
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The Three Musketeers Dillard'sDDS is one of the prominent players among fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailers. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Americans are way more confident now, thanks to a robust job market as evident from the fall in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits and jobless rate hovering at an 18-year low.
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Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Three Musketeers Dillard'sDDS is one of the prominent players among fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailers. Macy'sM sustained focus on price optimization, omni-channel capabilities, merchandise planning and online order fulfillment centers are the primary catalysts facilitating in meeting customer-oriented demand.
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Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Three Musketeers Dillard'sDDS is one of the prominent players among fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailers. In fact, these stores have borne the brunt of changing consumer spending habits, lower traffic in brick-and-mortar stores due to rise in online shopping, and stiff competition from discount retailers.
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The Three Musketeers Dillard'sDDS is one of the prominent players among fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailers. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Macy's, Inc. (M): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Kohl's Corporation (KSS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Cumulatively aforementioned factors will play a vital role in improving sales and earnings trends of these department store retailers.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for June 27th
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Gates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES): This manufacturer and seller of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8.2% over the last 60 days.
Gates Industrial Corporation PLC Price and Consensus
Gates Industrial Corporation PLC price-consensus-chart | Gates Industrial Corporation PLC Quote
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (SCHN): This company that recycles ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.7% over the last 60 days
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Quote
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC): This company that provides technical, engineering, and enterprise information technology (IT) services has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.2% over the last 60 days.
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Price and Consensus
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION price-consensus-chart | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Quote
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI): This company that develops and provides high performance server solutions has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.4% over the last 60 days.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. Price and Consensus
Super Micro Computer, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Super Micro Computer, Inc. Quote
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI): Free Stock Analysis Report Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (SCHN): Free Stock Analysis Report SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (SAIC): Free Stock Analysis Report Gates Industrial Corporation PLC (GTES): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Price and Consensus SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION price-consensus-chart | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Quote Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI): This company that develops and provides high performance server solutions has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.4% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI): Free Stock Analysis Report Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (SCHN): Free Stock Analysis Report SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (SAIC): Free Stock Analysis Report Gates Industrial Corporation PLC (GTES): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Gates Industrial Corporation PLC Price and Consensus Gates Industrial Corporation PLC price-consensus-chart | Gates Industrial Corporation PLC Quote Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (SCHN): This company that recycles ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.7% over the last 60 days Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Quote Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC): This company that provides technical, engineering, and enterprise information technology (IT) services has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.2% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI): Free Stock Analysis Report Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (SCHN): Free Stock Analysis Report SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (SAIC): Free Stock Analysis Report Gates Industrial Corporation PLC (GTES): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Gates Industrial Corporation PLC Price and Consensus Gates Industrial Corporation PLC price-consensus-chart | Gates Industrial Corporation PLC Quote Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (SCHN): This company that recycles ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.7% over the last 60 days Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Quote Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC): This company that provides technical, engineering, and enterprise information technology (IT) services has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.2% over the last 60 days.
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI): Free Stock Analysis Report Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (SCHN): Free Stock Analysis Report SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (SAIC): Free Stock Analysis Report Gates Industrial Corporation PLC (GTES): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Gates Industrial Corporation PLC Price and Consensus Gates Industrial Corporation PLC price-consensus-chart | Gates Industrial Corporation PLC Quote Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (SCHN): This company that recycles ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.7% over the last 60 days Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. Quote Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC): This company that provides technical, engineering, and enterprise information technology (IT) services has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.2% over the last 60 days.
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Will Herbalife (HLF) Stock Continue With Its Solid Bull Run?
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Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.HLF has delivered a marvellous bull-run in the past six months. This nutrition solutions provider has seen its shares rally 53.2%, against the industry 's decline of nearly 3%. Let's delve into the factors that are most likely to continue driving this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company.
Seed-to-Feed Strategy
Herbalife remains committed toward its seed-to-feed strategy. This includes making considerable investments in quality check, product testing, scientific workforce and expanding the level of self-production in the company's premium products. The seed-to-feed strategy is based on using superior ingredients along with vertical solid quality manufacturing of Herbalife's most renowned products. Further, it involves checking the finished products for label claim and purity, and efficiently delivering these products to members and their customers. To this end, Herbalife remains committed to resonating with evolving consumption trends and offering increased product access points near its members and their customers.
Investments to Enhance Direct Selling
Herbalife has been gaining from its direct-selling network. Management believes that offering one-on-one personalised services acts as a major sales driver in case of nutritional products, especially products related to weight-management. Thus, the company continues to make investments in technology (deal with Salesforce.com), education and training to help distributors enrich their services to customers. Markedly, distributors are an exclusive point of difference for Herbalife, as it helps the company stand apart, and get a competitive edge over traditional and online retailing of nutritional products. These factors along with Herbalife's robust brand portfolio and geographic spread fuelled the company in the first quarter of 2018, alongside encouraging management to raise view.
Solid Q1 & Outlook, U.S Volumes Up
Herbalife delivered first-quarter 2018 results, wherein both top and bottom lines increased year over year and marked their second consecutive beat. While earnings were driven by robust sales and tax gains, sales were backed by contributions from new products and strength across most regions, apart from China. Also, U.S. volumes returned to growth, ahead of plans. Though volumes in North America rose just 0.2% year over year, it fares much better than declines witnessed in the past few quarters. Clearly, management's efforts to keep pace with consumers' preferences and its effective direct-selling strategy are paying off. Encouragingly, the company expects these improved trends to continue in the second quarter and it expects U.S. volumes to be higher than expected throughout the year.
These factors along with the company's continued focus on its growth strategies encouraged management to raise 2018 outlook. Herbalife now expects 2018 net sales to advance 9-13%, while volumes are expected to rise 3-7%. Further, management expects the bottom line in a range of $2.53-$2.73 per share (on a post-split basis).
All said, we expect Herbalife to keep its stellar show on and sustain the solid bull-run.
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Urban Outfitters URBN , with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has seen positive estimate revisions in the past 30 days.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Burlington Stores BURL , a Zacks Rank #2 stock, has long-term earnings per share growth rate of 18.1%.
Dillard's DDS , with long-term earnings per share growth rate of 10.2%, carries a Zacks Rank #2.
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Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce ""the world's first trillionaires,"" but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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Dillard's DDS , with long-term earnings per share growth rate of 10.2%, carries a Zacks Rank #2. Click to get this free report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Herbalife LTD. (HLF): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. To this end, Herbalife remains committed to resonating with evolving consumption trends and offering increased product access points near its members and their customers.
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Click to get this free report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Herbalife LTD. (HLF): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's DDS , with long-term earnings per share growth rate of 10.2%, carries a Zacks Rank #2. Check These Retail Stocks Urban Outfitters URBN , with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has seen positive estimate revisions in the past 30 days.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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Click to get this free report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Herbalife LTD. (HLF): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's DDS , with long-term earnings per share growth rate of 10.2%, carries a Zacks Rank #2. Encouragingly, the company expects these improved trends to continue in the second quarter and it expects U.S. volumes to be higher than expected throughout the year.
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Dillard's DDS , with long-term earnings per share growth rate of 10.2%, carries a Zacks Rank #2. Click to get this free report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Herbalife LTD. (HLF): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Let's delve into the factors that are most likely to continue driving this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company.
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Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for June 25th
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Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, June 25th:
Western Digital Corporation (WDC): This seller of data storage devices, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2% over the last 60 days.
Western Digital Corporation Price and Consensus
Western Digital Corporation price-consensus-chart | Western Digital Corporation Quote
Western Digital has a PEG ratio of 0.31, compared with 0.51 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Western Digital Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
Western Digital Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Western Digital Corporation Quote
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Dillard's has a PEG ratio of 1.51, compared with 9.95 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ): This pizza delivery company, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.7% over the last 60 days.
Domino's Pizza Inc Price and Consensus
Domino's Pizza Inc price-consensus-chart | Domino's Pizza Inc Quote
Domino's Pizza has a PEG ratio of 1.84, compared with 2.68 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Domino's Pizza Inc PEG Ratio (TTM)
Domino's Pizza Inc peg-ratio-ttm | Domino's Pizza Inc Quote
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG): This automotive retailer, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. Price and Consensus
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. Quote
Asbury has a PEG ratio of 1.06, compared with 1.40 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. Quote
See the full list of top ranked stocks here
Learn more about the Growth score and how it is calculated here .
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Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Western Digital Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Western Digital Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Western Digital Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, June 25th: Western Digital Corporation (WDC): This seller of data storage devices, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Western Digital Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Western Digital Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Western Digital Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ): This pizza delivery company, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.7% over the last 60 days.
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Western Digital Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Western Digital Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Western Digital Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote Domino's Pizza, Inc. (DPZ): This pizza delivery company, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.7% over the last 60 days.
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Western Digital Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM) Western Digital Corporation peg-ratio-ttm | Western Digital Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are four stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, June 25th: Western Digital Corporation (WDC): This seller of data storage devices, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2% over the last 60 days.
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Noteworthy Monday Option Activity: DDS, TSLA, CERS
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Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), where a total of 6,659 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 665,900 underlying shares. That amounts to about 127.4% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month of 522,850 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $100 strike put option expiring August 17, 2018 , with 4,007 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 400,700 underlying shares of DDS. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $100 strike highlighted in orange:
Tesla Inc (Symbol: TSLA) saw options trading volume of 126,336 contracts, representing approximately 12.6 million underlying shares or approximately 127.1% of TSLA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 9.9 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $350 strike call option expiring June 29, 2018 , with 5,234 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 523,400 underlying shares of TSLA. Below is a chart showing TSLA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $350 strike highlighted in orange:
And Cerus Corp. (Symbol: CERS) saw options trading volume of 12,391 contracts, representing approximately 1.2 million underlying shares or approximately 108.7% of CERS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 1.1 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $5 strike put option expiring January 18, 2019 , with 8,003 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 800,300 underlying shares of CERS. Below is a chart showing CERS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $5 strike highlighted in orange:
For the various different available expirations for DDS options , TSLA options , or CERS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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Especially high volume was seen for the $100 strike put option expiring August 17, 2018 , with 4,007 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 400,700 underlying shares of DDS. Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), where a total of 6,659 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 665,900 underlying shares. That amounts to about 127.4% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month of 522,850 shares.
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Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $100 strike highlighted in orange: Tesla Inc (Symbol: TSLA) saw options trading volume of 126,336 contracts, representing approximately 12.6 million underlying shares or approximately 127.1% of TSLA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 9.9 million shares. Below is a chart showing CERS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $5 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for DDS options , TSLA options , or CERS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), where a total of 6,659 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 665,900 underlying shares.
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Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), where a total of 6,659 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 665,900 underlying shares. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $100 strike highlighted in orange: Tesla Inc (Symbol: TSLA) saw options trading volume of 126,336 contracts, representing approximately 12.6 million underlying shares or approximately 127.1% of TSLA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 9.9 million shares. That amounts to about 127.4% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month of 522,850 shares.
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Especially high volume was seen for the $100 strike put option expiring August 17, 2018 , with 4,007 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 400,700 underlying shares of DDS. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $100 strike highlighted in orange: Tesla Inc (Symbol: TSLA) saw options trading volume of 126,336 contracts, representing approximately 12.6 million underlying shares or approximately 127.1% of TSLA's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 9.9 million shares. Among the underlying components of the Russell 3000 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), where a total of 6,659 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 665,900 underlying shares.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for June 21st
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC): This company that engages in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil and gas properties has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 50.3% over the last 60 days.
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Price and Consensus
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation price-consensus-chart | Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Quote
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Diodes Incorporated (DIOD): This company that designs, manufactures, and supplies application-specific standard products has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.1% over the last 60 days.
Diodes Incorporated Price and Consensus
Diodes Incorporated price-consensus-chart | Diodes Incorporated Quote
ArcelorMittal (MT): This owner and operator of steel manufacturing and mining facilities has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15% over the last 60 days.
ArcelorMittal Price and Consensus
ArcelorMittal price-consensus-chart | ArcelorMittal Quote
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc . (JEC): This company that provides technical, professional, and construction services has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.2% over the last 60 days.
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Price and Consensus
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. price-consensus-chart | Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Quote
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here
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Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Price and Consensus Anadarko Petroleum Corporation price-consensus-chart | Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report ArcelorMittal (MT): Free Stock Analysis Report Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Diodes Incorporated (DIOD): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC): This company that engages in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil and gas properties has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 50.3% over the last 60 days.
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Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Price and Consensus Anadarko Petroleum Corporation price-consensus-chart | Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report ArcelorMittal (MT): Free Stock Analysis Report Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Diodes Incorporated (DIOD): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Price and Consensus Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. price-consensus-chart | Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Quote You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?
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Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Price and Consensus Anadarko Petroleum Corporation price-consensus-chart | Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report ArcelorMittal (MT): Free Stock Analysis Report Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Diodes Incorporated (DIOD): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Diodes Incorporated Price and Consensus Diodes Incorporated price-consensus-chart | Diodes Incorporated Quote ArcelorMittal (MT): This owner and operator of steel manufacturing and mining facilities has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report ArcelorMittal (MT): Free Stock Analysis Report Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC): Free Stock Analysis Report Diodes Incorporated (DIOD): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Price and Consensus Anadarko Petroleum Corporation price-consensus-chart | Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC): This company that engages in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil and gas properties has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 50.3% over the last 60 days.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Shoe Carnival, RH, Burlington Stores, Dillard's and Tilly's
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL -June 21, 2018 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL , RHRH , Burlington Stores, Inc.BURL , Dillard's, Inc.DDS and Tilly's, Inc.TLYS .
Here are highlights from Wednesday's Analyst Blog:
Snap Up These 5 Retail Stocks Trading Higher 10% or More
The investment climate may not appear to be a favorable one with concerns of a trade war looming. Quite obviously, Wall Street investors may prefer playing safe with the hope that the United States and China will settle all disputes amicably. However, at the moment, tensions between the two of the world's biggest economies have escalated following Trump's order to U.S. Trade Representatives to locate options for imposing a 10% tariff on another $200 billion of Chinese goods.
Consequently, investors are jittery as earnings of companies susceptible to global trade war could be at risk. The market has already paid the price for confrontation with China over trade policies. Yesterday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 287.26 points, while the S&P 500 declined 11.18 points. The tech-laden Nasdaq Composite Index shed 21.44 points. Nonetheless, ignoring the nervousness in the market, a few stocks have managed to rise 10% or more in a month. Here we have highlighted five such stocks from the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector.
Why the Retail Sector?
Retail-Wholesale sector, which occupies top 38% position in the list of Zacks sectors (6 out of 16), has advanced roughly 13% in the past six months outpacing the S&P 500's growth of approximately 3%. Per the latest Earnings Preview , the sector is likely to witness bottom-line growth of 18.3% with top line projected to climb 7.7% in the second quarter reporting cycle.
Thanks to a robust job market as evident from the fall in the number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits and jobless rate hovering at an 18-year low. This along with tax reform and sound economic fundamentals are likely to boost consumer confidence, which rose close to 18-year high in May. We expect this positive sentiment to translate into higher consumer spending - one of the pivotal factors driving the economy. Per industry experts, second-quarter GDP rate likely to come ahead of 4%.
Notably, U.S. retail and food services sales in May advanced 0.8% to $502 billion, following an upwardly revised reading of 0.4% gain in April, per the Commerce Department. Meanwhile, retail sales improved 5.9% from May 2017. Pick up in retail sales is welcome news for retailers, whose fortunes depend upon consumers' willingness to spend.
For obvious reasons, retailers are the end gainers. With digital transformation in shopping, retailers are fast adopting the omni-channel mantra to provide a seamless shopping experience, whether online or in-stores. Moreover, National Retail Federation's projection of an uptick in U.S. retail sales of 3.8-4.4% this year raises optimism. Additionally, the recent cut in corporate tax rate will allow retailers to channelize the surplus money toward best possible alternatives.
Certainly, the sector is likely to catch investors' attention. So, picking up stocks from the space will be a prudent move. Here are five stocks you can count upon. We have shortlisted them on the basis of a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and a VGM Score of A or B.
5 Prominent Picks
Shoe Carnival, Inc. , a family footwear retailer, has a VGM Score of B. It has an expected EPS growth rate of 12% for 3-5 years. This Zacks Rank #1 stock has surged roughly 27% in a month. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
RH , a home furnishings retailer, has a VGM Score of B. The stock has an expected EPS growth rate of 24% for 3-5 years. Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 company have rallied about 54% in a month.
Burlington Stores, Inc. , which operates as a retailer of branded apparel products, has a VGM Score of B and a Zacks Rank #2. It has an expected EPS growth rate of 18.1% for 3-5 years. The stock has increased roughly 13% in a month.
Dillard's, Inc. , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A. It has an expected EPS growth rate of 9.9% for 3-5 years. This Zacks Rank #2 stock has shown a decent run in the bourses and advanced about 23% in a month.
Tilly's, Inc. retails casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. This Zacks Rank #2 stock has soared approximately 29% in a month. The stock has a VGM Score of B.
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL , RHRH , Burlington Stores, Inc.BURL , Dillard's, Inc.DDS and Tilly's, Inc.TLYS . Click to get this free report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. However, at the moment, tensions between the two of the world's biggest economies have escalated following Trump's order to U.S. Trade Representatives to locate options for imposing a 10% tariff on another $200 billion of Chinese goods.
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL , RHRH , Burlington Stores, Inc.BURL , Dillard's, Inc.DDS and Tilly's, Inc.TLYS . Click to get this free report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL , RHRH , Burlington Stores, Inc.BURL , Dillard's, Inc.DDS and Tilly's, Inc.TLYS . Here are highlights from Wednesday's Analyst Blog: Snap Up These 5 Retail Stocks Trading Higher 10% or More The investment climate may not appear to be a favorable one with concerns of a trade war looming.
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Stocks recently featured in the blog include Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL , RHRH , Burlington Stores, Inc.BURL , Dillard's, Inc.DDS and Tilly's, Inc.TLYS . Click to get this free report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Why the Retail Sector?
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Snap These 5 Retail Stocks That Rose 10% or More in a Month
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The investment climate may not appear to be a favorable one with concerns of a trade war looming. Quite obviously, Wall Street investors may prefer playing safe with the hope that the United States and China will settle all disputes amicably. However, at the moment, tensions between the two of the world's biggest economies have escalated following Trump's order to U.S. Trade Representatives to locate options for imposing a 10% tariff on another $200 billion of Chinese goods.
Consequently, investors are jittery as earnings of companies susceptible to global trade war could be at risk. The market has already paid the price for confrontation with China over trade policies. Yesterday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 287.26 points, while the S&P 500 declined 11.18 points. The tech-laden Nasdaq Composite Index shed 21.44 points. Nonetheless, ignoring the nervousness in the market, a few stocks have managed to rise 10% or more in a month. Here we have highlighted five such stocks from the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector.
Why the Retail Sector?
Retail-Wholesale sector, which occupies top 38% position in the list of Zacks sectors (6 out of 16), has advanced roughly 13% in the past six months outpacing the S&P 500's growth of approximately 3%. Per the latest Earnings Preview , the sector is likely to witness bottom-line growth of 18.3% with top line projected to climb 7.7% in the second quarter reporting cycle.
Thanks to a robust job market as evident from the fall in the number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits and jobless rate hovering at an 18-year low. This along with tax reform and sound economic fundamentals are likely to boost consumer confidence, which rose close to 18-year high in May. We expect this positive sentiment to translate into higher consumer spending - one of the pivotal factors driving the economy. Per industry experts, second-quarter GDP rate likely to come ahead of 4%.
Notably, U.S. retail and food services sales in May advanced 0.8% to $502 billion, following an upwardly revised reading of 0.4% gain in April, per the Commerce Department. Meanwhile, retail sales improved 5.9% from May 2017. Pick up in retail sales is welcome news for retailers, whose fortunes depend upon consumers' willingness to spend.
For obvious reasons, retailers are the end gainers. With digital transformation in shopping, retailers are fast adopting the omni-channel mantra to provide a seamless shopping experience, whether online or in-stores. Moreover, National Retail Federation's projection of an uptick in U.S. retail sales of 3.8-4.4% this year raises optimism. Additionally, the recent cut in corporate tax rate will allow retailers to channelize the surplus money toward best possible alternatives.
Certainly, the sector is likely to catch investors' attention. So, picking up stocks from the space will be a prudent move. Here are five stocks you can count upon. We have shortlisted them on the basis of a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and a VGM Score of A or B.
5 Prominent Picks
Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL , a family footwear retailer, has a VGM Score of B. It has an expected EPS growth rate of 12% for 3-5 years. This Zacks Rank #1 stock has surged roughly 27% in a month. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
RHRH , a home furnishings retailer, has a VGM Score of B. The stock has an expected EPS growth rate of 24% for 3-5 years. Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 company have rallied about 54% in a month.
Burlington Stores, Inc.BURL , which operates as a retailer of branded apparel products, has a VGM Score of B and a Zacks Rank #2. It has an expected EPS growth rate of 18.1% for 3-5 years. The stock has increased roughly 13% in a month.
Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A. It has an expected EPS growth rate of 9.9% for 3-5 years. This Zacks Rank #2 stock has shown a decent run in the bourses and advanced about 23% in a month.
Tilly's, Inc.TLYS retails casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. This Zacks Rank #2 stock has soared approximately 29% in a month. The stock has a VGM Score of B.
Today's Stocks from Zacks' Hottest Strategies
It's hard to believe, even for us at Zacks. But while the market gained +21.9% in 2017, our top stock-picking screens have returned +115.0%, +109.3%, +104.9%, +98.6%, and +67.1%.
And this outperformance has not just been a recent phenomenon. Over the years it has been remarkably consistent. From 2000 - 2017, the composite yearly average gain for these strategies has beaten the market more than 19X over. Maybe even more remarkable is the fact that we're willing to share their latest stocks with you without cost or obligation.
See Them Free>>
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Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report
Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report
Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A. Click to get this free report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Quite obviously, Wall Street investors may prefer playing safe with the hope that the United States and China will settle all disputes amicably.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A. Click to get this free report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Click to get this free report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A. The stock has an expected EPS growth rate of 24% for 3-5 years.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A. Click to get this free report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Why the Retail Sector?
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New Strong Buy Stocks for June 19th
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Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:
ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): This company that provides freight transportation services and integrated logistics solutions has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 24% over the last 60 days.
ArcBest Corporation Price and Consensus
ArcBest Corporation price-consensus-chart | ArcBest Corporation Quote
Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): This company that designs and manufactures integrated powertrain technologies has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.9% over the last 60 days.
Delphi Technologies PLC Price and Consensus
Delphi Technologies PLC price-consensus-chart | Delphi Technologies PLC Quote
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.9% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Eni S.p.A. (E): This company that engages in the oil and gas, electricity generation and sale, and petrochemicals businesses has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 18.4% over the last 60 days.
Eni S.p.APrice and Consensus
Eni SpA price-consensus-chart | Eni SpA Quote
Gates Industrial Corporation plc (GTES): This manufacturer and seller of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 8.2% over the last 60 days.
Gates Industrial Corporation PLC Price and Consensus
Gates Industrial Corporation PLC price-consensus-chart | Gates Industrial Corporation PLC Quote
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here
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Delphi Technologies PLC Price and Consensus Delphi Technologies PLC price-consensus-chart | Delphi Technologies PLC Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.9% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Gates Industrial Corporation PLC (GTES): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): This company that provides freight transportation services and integrated logistics solutions has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 24% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Gates Industrial Corporation PLC (GTES): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Delphi Technologies PLC Price and Consensus Delphi Technologies PLC price-consensus-chart | Delphi Technologies PLC Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.9% over the last 60 days. ArcBest Corporation Price and Consensus ArcBest Corporation price-consensus-chart | ArcBest Corporation Quote Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): This company that designs and manufactures integrated powertrain technologies has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.9% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Gates Industrial Corporation PLC (GTES): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Delphi Technologies PLC Price and Consensus Delphi Technologies PLC price-consensus-chart | Delphi Technologies PLC Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.9% over the last 60 days. ArcBest Corporation Price and Consensus ArcBest Corporation price-consensus-chart | ArcBest Corporation Quote Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): This company that designs and manufactures integrated powertrain technologies has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.9% over the last 60 days.
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Click to get this free report Gates Industrial Corporation PLC (GTES): Free Stock Analysis Report Eni SpA (E): Free Stock Analysis Report Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report ArcBest Corporation (ARCB): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Delphi Technologies PLC Price and Consensus Delphi Technologies PLC price-consensus-chart | Delphi Technologies PLC Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This operator of retail department stores has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.9% over the last 60 days. ArcBest Corporation Price and Consensus ArcBest Corporation price-consensus-chart | ArcBest Corporation Quote Delphi Technologies PLC (DLPH): This company that designs and manufactures integrated powertrain technologies has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.9% over the last 60 days.
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Are Solid Comps Solely Behind TJX Companies' Bull Run?
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Shares of TJX Companies Inc . TJX have moved up 36.7% in a year's time, outperforming the industry 's growth of 35.5%. Also, the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has comfortably outpaced the S&P 500 and the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector that gained 14.4% and 29.4%, respectively.
While impressive comparable store sales (comps) growth remains TJX Companies' main growth driver, the company is also gaining from its other strategic initiatives.
Robust Comps Growth
TJX Companies has been posting positive comps for quite some time, driven by greater customer traffic that has been rising for 15 straight quarters. During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, TJX Companies' consolidated comps grew 3% year over year, fueled by greater customer traffic at all major segments.
Management remains particularly impressed with the performance of Marmaxx and the superb show put up by its home and apparel categories. Notably, all major segments reported higher comps, courtesy of consumers' favorable response to the company's brands and impressive merchandise assortments at reasonable prices.
Management remains optimistic about fiscal 2019 and remains focused on implementing its sales initiatives to attract traffic. TJX Companies' stores are also expected to benefit from solid merchandise assortments and brands. That said, management projects comps to grow 1-2% in both the second quarter and fiscal 2019.
Aggressive Expansion Efforts
The company remains poised on its aggressive expansion strategies. It is regularly opening stores and expanding fast across the United States, Europe and Canada. Keeping with this, TJX Companies added around 71 stores in the first quarter.
Now with almost 4,141 stores across nine countries, TJX plans to continue expanding its store base with plans to operate about 6,100 stores in the long term. Further, with increasing number of consumers resorting to online shopping, TJX Companies has undertaken several initiatives to boost online sales and strengthen its e-commerce business.
Impressive Sales Initiatives
TJX Companies' off-price model, along with its strategic store locations, impressive brands and fashion products, has been driving its performance, both in stores and online. Also, the company remains committed toward boosting comps growth, through effective marketing initiatives and loyalty programs.
Incidentally, TJX Companies' aggressive marketing and advertising campaigns through multiple mediums (TV, radio and social media) have been boosting traffic at its stores. Its gift-giving initiatives, which is unique among off-price retailers, and loyalty card program (which offers consumers a non-credit card choice and soft benefits such as early shopping hours) also help to improve customer engagement.
These factors have been fueling TJX Companies, which has witnessed year-over-year growth in both top and bottom lines for a while now. The trend was retained in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, wherein inventories also remained favorable. Markedly, the company's favorable inventory position is likely to allow it to take advantage of solid opportunities in the market for branded merchandise.
Management remains impressed with its consistent rise in customer traffic and is encouraged to witness continued market share gains. Consequently, it raised its fiscal 2019 bottom-line view and now projects adjusted earnings per share in the range of $4.04-$4.10, representing a 5-6% increase from the year-ago period.
All said, we believe that TJX Companies' robust sales-driving efforts should continue attracting greater customer traffic and boost comps growth, which remains TJX Companies' key driver.
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Dillard's Inc. DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1.
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Dillard's Inc. DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX): Free Stock Analysis Report BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Notably, all major segments reported higher comps, courtesy of consumers' favorable response to the company's brands and impressive merchandise assortments at reasonable prices.
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Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX): Free Stock Analysis Report BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc. DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1. While impressive comparable store sales (comps) growth remains TJX Companies' main growth driver, the company is also gaining from its other strategic initiatives.
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Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX): Free Stock Analysis Report BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's Inc. DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1. While impressive comparable store sales (comps) growth remains TJX Companies' main growth driver, the company is also gaining from its other strategic initiatives.
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Dillard's Inc. DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1. Click to get this free report Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX): Free Stock Analysis Report BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, TJX Companies' consolidated comps grew 3% year over year, fueled by greater customer traffic at all major segments.
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Retailers Pin Hopes on Rising Consumer Sentiment: 5 Picks
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After an upswing in retail sales numbers during the month of May, retailers now have another reason to cheer. Consumer sentiment rebounded in the month of June after witnessing a marginal decline last month. The index even inched close to its March level of 101.4, driven by strengthening labor market, tax reform and rising income.
Americans are way more confident now, brushing aside recent hiccups like the U.S.-China trade concerns, higher gasoline prices and tightening of monetary policy. Per the preliminary report released by the University of Michigan, Consumer Sentiment index increased to 99.3 in June from May's reading of 98.0, and also came above analysts' expectations of 98.3.
The current report follows Conference Board data that suggests Consumer Confidence Index rising to 128 in May, close to its 18-year high. Certainly, positive sentiment is likely to translate into higher consumer spending, which is expected to remain strong in the months ahead. Fall in the number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits and jobless rate hovering at an 18-year low are testimony to the same.
An uptick in consumer spending - one of the pivotal factors driving the economy - is welcome news for retailers, as this has a direct correlation to sales. Notably, U.S. retail and food services sales in May advanced 0.8% to $502 billion, following an upwardly revised reading of 0.4% gain in April, per the Commerce Department. Retail sales also improved 5.9% from May 2017.
Analysts pointed that improving consumer confidence and pickup in retail sales highlight the underlying strength in the economy. Evidently, the economic activity continues to gain pace with second-quarter GDP rate likely to come ahead of 4%, per industry experts. For obvious reasons, retailers are the end gainers. Notably, the Retail-Wholesale sector has advanced roughly 13% in the past six months outpacing the S&P 500's growth of approximately 4%.
Given the favorable backdrop, the sector is likely to catch investors' attention. So, picking up stocks from the space will be a prudent move. Here are five stocks you can count upon. We have shortlisted them on the basis of a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and a VGM Score of A or B.
5 Prominent Picks
Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL , which operates as a family footwear retailer, has a VGM Score of B and an expected EPS growth rate of 12% for 3-5 years. This Zacks Rank #1 stock has surged roughly 28% in the past six months. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Urban Outfitters, Inc.URBN , a lifestyle specialty retailer that offers fashion apparel and accessories, footwear, home decor and gifts products, sports a Zacks Rank #1. The stock, which has soared approximately 32% in the past six months, has a VGM Score of B and an expected EPS growth rate of 12% for 3-5 years.
RHRH , a home furnishings retailer, has a VGM Score of B. The stock has an expected EPS growth rate of 24% for 3-5 years. Shares of this Zacks Rank #1 company have rallied about 58% in the past six months.
Burlington Stores, Inc.BURL , which operates as a retailer of branded apparel products, has a VGM Score of B and an expected EPS growth rate of 18.1% for 3-5 years. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 and increased roughly 31% in the past six months.
Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 9.9% for 3-5 years. This Zacks Rank #2 stock has shown a bullish run in the bourses and advanced about 50%.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 9.9% for 3-5 years. Click to get this free report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Notably, U.S. retail and food services sales in May advanced 0.8% to $502 billion, following an upwardly revised reading of 0.4% gain in April, per the Commerce Department.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 9.9% for 3-5 years. Click to get this free report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We have shortlisted them on the basis of a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and a VGM Score of A or B.
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Click to get this free report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 9.9% for 3-5 years. The stock, which has soared approximately 32% in the past six months, has a VGM Score of B and an expected EPS growth rate of 12% for 3-5 years.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 9.9% for 3-5 years. Click to get this free report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. After an upswing in retail sales numbers during the month of May, retailers now have another reason to cheer.
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Dillard's (DDS) Up 16.2% Since Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Dillard's, Inc. ( DDS ). Shares have added about 16.2% in that time frame.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is DDS due for a pullback? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for Dillard's, Inc. Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late
Dillard's Beats on Q1 Earnings & Sales Estimates
Dillard's reported robust first-quarter fiscal 2018 results. Earnings came in at $2.89 per share, marking a 36.3% increase from $2.12 per share in the prior-year quarter. The bottom-line figure also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.73 per share.
Results mainly gained from the continuation of positive trends witnessed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. Also, bottom-line growth was aided by higher sales and comparable store sales (comps).
Total revenues (including service charges and other income) of $1,490.7 million, increased 2.6% from the year-ago quarter and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,453 million.
Dillard's net sales (including CDI Contractors LLC or CDI) rose 2.7% year over year to $1,456.3 million in the reported quarter. Merchandise sales, excluding CDI, increased roughly 2% to $1,409 million. Sales in comparable stores for the 13-week period (ended May 5, 2018), were up 2% from the year-ago period.
Furthermore, ladies' accessories and lingerie, home and furniture as well as juniors' and children's apparel categories displayed above-average performance. While men's apparel and accessories sales were marginally above trend, ladies' apparel was in-line with the trend. However, this was offset by softness across cosmetics and shoes. Notably, the western region was the best performer, followed by the eastern and central regions.
While consolidated gross margin contracted 66 basis points (bps), gross margin from retail operations (excluding CDI) decreased 31 bps. Nonetheless, inventory grew 4% in the period.
Dillard's SG&A expenses (as a percentage of sales) were down 10 bps from last year to 27.9%. In dollar terms, the metric rose 2.4% to $406 million driven by higher selling payroll and services bought.
Financial Details
Dillard's ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $164.1 million, long-term debt and capital leases of $368 million and total shareholders' equity of $1,682.1 million. Merchandise inventories improved 3.9% year over year to $1,780.8 million.
In the reported quarter, the company generated net cash flow of $55.4 million from operations and paid $2.8 million in dividends.
Moreover, the company bought back roughly 0.5 million shares for $34.8 million. This completes the total authorized repurchases under the $500 million program in February 2016.
Dillard's also announced a new authorization of $500 million share buyback program in March this year. As of May 5, 2018, the company had outstanding shares worth 27.6 million.
Store Update
As of May 5, 2018, Dillard's had about 267 namesake outlets and 25 clearance centers operating in 29 states, alongside an online store at www.dillards.com. Its total square footage, as of May 5, was 49.1 million.
Fiscal 2018 View
Following the impressive quarterly performance, Dillard's updated its guidance for fiscal 2018. The company expects rentals of approximately $29 million compared with $27 million guided earlier. Rentals came in at $28 million in fiscal 2017. Net interest and debt expenses are still anticipated to be $50 million compared with $63 million in fiscal 2017. Furthermore, it continues to project capital expenditures of about $140 million for fiscal 2018 compared with $130 million incurred last year.
For fiscal 2018, depreciation and amortization expenses are projected to be $225 million, down from the previous guidance of $230 million. Dillard's incurred depreciation and amortization expenses of $232 million in fiscal 2017.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
In the past month, investors have witnessed an upward trend in fresh estimates. There have been two revisions higher for the current quarter
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
VGM Scores
At this time, DDS has a strong Growth Score of A and a grade with the same score on the momentum front. The stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Based on our scores, the stock is equally suitable for growth and momentum investors while value investors may want to look elsewhere.
Outlook
Estimates have been trending upward for the stock and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. It comes with little surprise DDS has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). We expect an above average return from the stock in the next few months.
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Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is DDS due for a pullback? A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Dillard's, Inc. ( DDS ). There have been two revisions higher for the current quarter Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus | Dillard's, Inc. Quote VGM Scores At this time, DDS has a strong Growth Score of A and a grade with the same score on the momentum front.
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There have been two revisions higher for the current quarter Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus | Dillard's, Inc. Quote VGM Scores At this time, DDS has a strong Growth Score of A and a grade with the same score on the momentum front. A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Dillard's, Inc. ( DDS ). Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is DDS due for a pullback?
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There have been two revisions higher for the current quarter Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus | Dillard's, Inc. Quote VGM Scores At this time, DDS has a strong Growth Score of A and a grade with the same score on the momentum front. A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Dillard's, Inc. ( DDS ). Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is DDS due for a pullback?
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Dillard's, Inc. ( DDS ). Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is DDS due for a pullback? There have been two revisions higher for the current quarter Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus | Dillard's, Inc. Quote VGM Scores At this time, DDS has a strong Growth Score of A and a grade with the same score on the momentum front.
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Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for June 15th
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Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, June 15th:
Western Digital Corporation (WDC): This seller of data storage devices, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 4.9% over the last 60 days.
Western Digital Corporation Price and Consensus
Western Digital Corporation price-consensus-chart | Western Digital Corporation Quote
Western Digital has a PEG ratio of 0.30, compared with 0.51 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Western Digital Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)
Dillard's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Dillard's has a PEG ratio of 1.48, compared with 10.32 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Domino's Pizza Inc price-consensus-chart | Domino's Pizza Inc Quote
Domino's Pizza has a PEG ratio of 1.73, compared with 2.49 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Domino's Pizza Inc PEG Ratio (TTM)
Domino's Pizza Inc peg-ratio-ttm | Domino's Pizza Inc Quote
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Learn more about the Growth score and how it is calculated here .
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Click to get this free report Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, June 15th: Western Digital Corporation (WDC): This seller of data storage devices, which carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 4.9% over the last 60 days. Wall Street's Next Amazon Zacks EVP Kevin Matras believes this familiar stock has only just begun its climb to become one of the greatest investments of all time.
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Click to get this free report Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Western Digital Corporation Price and Consensus Western Digital Corporation price-consensus-chart | Western Digital Corporation Quote Western Digital has a PEG ratio of 0.30, compared with 0.51 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Domino's Pizza Inc price-consensus-chart | Domino's Pizza Inc Quote Domino's Pizza has a PEG ratio of 1.73, compared with 2.49 for the industry.
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Click to get this free report Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Domino's Pizza Inc price-consensus-chart | Domino's Pizza Inc Quote Domino's Pizza has a PEG ratio of 1.73, compared with 2.49 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Domino's Pizza Inc PEG Ratio (TTM) Domino's Pizza Inc peg-ratio-ttm | Domino's Pizza Inc Quote See the full list of top ranked stocks here Learn more about the Growth score and how it is calculated here .
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Click to get this free report Western Digital Corporation (WDC): Free Stock Analysis Report Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Western Digital Corporation Price and Consensus Western Digital Corporation price-consensus-chart | Western Digital Corporation Quote Western Digital has a PEG ratio of 0.30, compared with 0.51 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Domino's Pizza Inc price-consensus-chart | Domino's Pizza Inc Quote Domino's Pizza has a PEG ratio of 1.73, compared with 2.49 for the industry.
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5 Retail Stocks to Steal the Show as Sales Tick Up Again
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Americans continued their shopping spree buoyed by strengthening labor market, tax reform and rising incomes. U.S. retail sales rose again in the month of May, clearly indicating that the economy remains well on track after a muted start to the year. These factors along with firming inflation allowed the Federal Reserve to raise the benchmark interest rate for the second time this year.
Consumers are splurging on clothing, flocking department stores and buying motor vehicles, even as they shell out more for gasoline.
Certainly, consumer spending - one of the pivotal factors driving the economy - is likely to remain strong in the months ahead. This is well reflected from an unexpected fall in the number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits and jobless rate hovering at an 18-year low. Evidently, the economic activity continues to gain pace with second-quarter GDP rate likely to come ahead of 4%, per industry experts.
Retail Sales Continue to Pop Up
The Commerce Department stated that U.S. retail and food services sales in May advanced 0.8% to $502 billion, following an upwardly revised reading of 0.4% gain in April. Notably, retail sales improved 5.9% from May 2017.
The report suggests that sales at motor vehicles and parts dealers rose 0.5%, while at food services & drinking places the metric increased 1.3%. Meanwhile, sales at general merchandise stores and building material dealers grew 1.2% and 2.4%, respectively. Receipts at gasoline stations rose 2%, while sales at clothing & clothing accessories stores improved 1.3%.
Sales at non-store retailers inched up 0.1% but surged 9.1% from the prior-year period. At electronics & appliance stores sales climbed 0.2%.
However, sales at sporting goods, hobby, book & music stores dipped 1.1%, while at furniture & home furnishing stores the same fell 2.4%.
Retail Stocks to Sustain Momentum
Pick up in retail sales is welcome news for retailers, whose fortunes depend upon consumers' willingness to spend. A robust job market with unemployment rate at 3.8%, massive tax cuts and sound economic fundamentals are likely to boost consumer confidence, which rose close to 18-year high in May. We expect this positive sentiment to translate into higher consumer spending.
Certainly, favorable economic indicators along with friendlier fiscal and regulatory policies from the current regime bode well for the sector.
For obvious reasons, retailers are the end gainers. With digital transformation in shopping, retailers are fast adopting the omni-channel mantra to provide a seamless shopping experience, whether online or in-stores. Moreover, National Retail Federation's projection of an uptick in U.S. retail sales of 3.8-4.4% this year raises optimism. Additionally, the recent cut in corporate tax rate will allow retailers to channelize the surplus money toward best possible alternatives.
Notably, the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector has advanced roughly 13% in the past six months and has comfortably outperformed the S&P 500's growth of approximately 4%.
Retail Stocks to Take Center Stage
With U.S. retail sales ticking up more than anticipated in the last month, the sector is likely to remain in the limelight. So, picking up stocks from the space will be a prudent move. Here are five stocks you can count upon.
Shoe Carnival, Inc.SCVL , which operates as a family footwear retailer, has a VGM Score of B and an expected EPS growth rate of 12% for 3-5 years. The stock currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Urban Outfitters, Inc.URBN , a lifestyle specialty retailer that offers fashion apparel and accessories, footwear, home decor and gifts products, carries a Zacks Rank #1. The stock has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 12% for 3-5 years.
Lithia Motors, Inc.LAD , which operates automotive franchises, and retails new and used vehicles, has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 16.9% for 3-5 years. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Domino's Pizza, Inc.DPZ , which operates as a pizza delivery company, has a VGM Score of B. This Zacks Rank #2 stock has an expected EPS growth rate of 19.1% for 3-5 years.
Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 9.9% for 3-5 years. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 9.9% for 3-5 years. Click to get this free report Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD): Free Stock Analysis Report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. A robust job market with unemployment rate at 3.8%, massive tax cuts and sound economic fundamentals are likely to boost consumer confidence, which rose close to 18-year high in May.
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Click to get this free report Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD): Free Stock Analysis Report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 9.9% for 3-5 years. Receipts at gasoline stations rose 2%, while sales at clothing & clothing accessories stores improved 1.3%.
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Click to get this free report Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD): Free Stock Analysis Report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 9.9% for 3-5 years. Retail Stocks to Sustain Momentum Pick up in retail sales is welcome news for retailers, whose fortunes depend upon consumers' willingness to spend.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS , which operates retail department stores, has a VGM Score of A and an expected EPS growth rate of 9.9% for 3-5 years. Click to get this free report Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD): Free Stock Analysis Report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL): Free Stock Analysis Report Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Notably, retail sales improved 5.9% from May 2017.
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Why Dillard's Latest Recovery Isn't Here to Stay
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Like its larger peers Macy's and Kohl's , Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) experienced a rebound in sales and earnings growth beginning in late 2017. Comps rose 3% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 and 2% the next quarter.
In this Industry Focus video, the cast discusses the sustainability of this turnaround. Dillard's has spent the vast majority of its cash flow on share buybacks in recent years rather than investing in technology, fulfillment, and store upgrades. This leaves it vulnerable during the next retail downturn.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Vincent Shen: Any specific initiatives that you wanted to call out that management has been really focused on recently?
Adam Levine-Weinberg: Dillard's is a bit of an enigma. The company is still largely owned by the founding family, the Dillard family. They hold all of the senior management roles at the company other than CFO. They don't hold earnings calls, they don't have investor conferences or presentations. They basically don't tell investors anything other than the quarterly reports that they're required to file, so it's a little hard to understand what they're doing.
When you read through a quarterly earnings release for Dillard's, it doesn't talk a lot about initiatives that they're doing to try to drive traffic. If you dig deeper and look at their financials, this is a company that's really, seriously, over the past decade, cut back on their capital spending. Whereas Kohl's and Macy's are spending about $700 million and $1 billion, respectively, each year on capex, with a lot of that money going toward technology, Dillard's is spending between $100 and $150 million a year.
Now, to be fair, they do have a smaller store network, so that does cut down on the cost they need for reinvestment. That said, with a lot of these technology investments, there's not much change in what it costs to build out the same capabilities, just based on what your scale is. Other smaller retailers that are really tech-forward are spending just as much money as Kohl's and Macy's to build out their technology capabilities. Dillard's really just seems to be conserving cash to maximize their free cash flow, and then, with the free cash flow, management has just been buying back a huge amount of stock.
So with Dillard's, it really seems like the company is hoping for a broad revival in retail sales and improving mall traffic to lift the business, and the company is not really investing a lot of money in self-help initiatives to try to fix its problems. Just digging into the first quarter numbers, it seemed like inventory was growing at a faster rate than sales, which is a little bit disconcerting, because that often will put pressure on profit margins going forward. Also, the 2% comp sales increase that Dillard's reported was slower than what you saw at Kohl's and Macy's, even though Kohl's and Macy's have more of a presence in the Northeast and Midwest, where there are these really bad snowstorms that probably hurt traffic and sales of spring apparel. Meanwhile, Dillard's is almost all in the South, in that Sunbelt region, so that should have boosted Dillard's comp sales results last quarter, and it really didn't seem to help very much.
It's a little troubling, what you're seeing at Dillard's right now. It's not clear that the company really has a strategy to make a sustainable turnaround. Look, if the market does great, the fact that they're buying back so much stock will lift the stock price simply because even if the net income is flat, that's a big boost to earnings per share. The problem is that, you saw a big increase in Dillard's stock price a few years ago through this strategy, and then, beginning around 2015, profit margins deteriorated very rapidly, and the bottom fell out from under Dillard's stock. There's really a risk that that's going to happen again whenever the next retail downturn happens, and that could only be a year or two away, for all we know.
Adam Levine-Weinberg owns shares of Kohl's and Macy's. Vincent Shen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Like its larger peers Macy's and Kohl's , Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) experienced a rebound in sales and earnings growth beginning in late 2017. Dillard's has spent the vast majority of its cash flow on share buybacks in recent years rather than investing in technology, fulfillment, and store upgrades. Just digging into the first quarter numbers, it seemed like inventory was growing at a faster rate than sales, which is a little bit disconcerting, because that often will put pressure on profit margins going forward.
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Like its larger peers Macy's and Kohl's , Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) experienced a rebound in sales and earnings growth beginning in late 2017. Also, the 2% comp sales increase that Dillard's reported was slower than what you saw at Kohl's and Macy's, even though Kohl's and Macy's have more of a presence in the Northeast and Midwest, where there are these really bad snowstorms that probably hurt traffic and sales of spring apparel. The problem is that, you saw a big increase in Dillard's stock price a few years ago through this strategy, and then, beginning around 2015, profit margins deteriorated very rapidly, and the bottom fell out from under Dillard's stock.
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Like its larger peers Macy's and Kohl's , Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) experienced a rebound in sales and earnings growth beginning in late 2017. Whereas Kohl's and Macy's are spending about $700 million and $1 billion, respectively, each year on capex, with a lot of that money going toward technology, Dillard's is spending between $100 and $150 million a year. So with Dillard's, it really seems like the company is hoping for a broad revival in retail sales and improving mall traffic to lift the business, and the company is not really investing a lot of money in self-help initiatives to try to fix its problems.
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Are Department Store Stocks Making Their Big Comeback?
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To the surprise of many investors, some of the biggest winners on the stock market year to date have been department stores.
In this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods , Vincent Shen and senior Motley Fool contributor Adam Levine-Weinberg dive into the latest developments from Macy's (NYSE: M) , Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) , and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , which have all enjoyed bullish rallies of 30% in the past month.
On the flip side, they close out their discussion with an update on the misadventures of Sears (NASDAQ: SHLD) , and why investors should stay far away from the company.
A full transcript follows the video.
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Vincent Shen: Welcome to Industry Focus , the podcast that dives into a different sector of the stock market every day. It's Tuesday, June 12th, and I'm your host, Vincent Shen.
Fools, I'm going to start this show with a question: How many times have you heard about the "retail apocalypse" in recent years, including some of the more dire predictions for even the largest brick-and-mortar chains out there? I know we've talked about this on the show before.
Today, we're going to check in on department stores, because that part of retail comes to mind for a lot of people as the picture-perfect example of a business model that has fallen prey to this retail apocalypse. But some department stores are defying the naysayers with incredible share price gains recently.
I'm enlisting the help of senior Motley Fool contributor Adam Levine-Weinberg to cover the latest developments in the space. He joins us via Skype from Sacramento, California. Hey, Adam, great to have you back on the show!
Adam Levine-Weinberg: Thanks for having me! Great to be here.
Shen: I'm really glad that you could hop on today with us and basically put into perspective what the management teams at these companies are doing to turn around their businesses and win over investors to the point that their stocks are pretty much trouncing the S&P 500 so far in 2018. It's really not even close. The broad market is up about 3.4% year-to-date. Shares of Macy's, Kohl's, and Dillard's have gained between 40% and 55% approximately over that same period. So just in the past month, all three companies have seen their shares rise about 30%.
We'll talk about each company individually, but to kick us off, Adam, could you give us the elevator pitch in terms of what's going on in the sector that has the market rallying behind these companies?
Levine-Weinberg: Sure. If you look at these companies going back about a year, all three stocks have more or less doubled in that time. If you want to try to understand why, the first and most important reason is simply that these stocks were selling at fire sale prices about a year ago. That was the peak of investors' concerns about the retail apocalypse, particularly how that would affect these department store names. Macy's especially comes to mind, but to some extent, Kohl's and Dillard's also fell into that group.
You had, about a year ago, declining gross margins, which was pressuring profitability at these companies, weak sales trends. All three were posting pretty steady comp sales declines through most of 2015, 2016, and the first half of 2017. So all three companies were priced as if they were, not going out of business immediately, but heading in that direction, toward a pretty dramatic decline in profitability that was really never going to return to previous levels.
And over the past year, that bearish thesis, there's been some holes poked into it. Most notably, you've seen recovery in sales trends and also in earnings trends for all of these companies, and that's led to a really big change in the valuation, where some of the stock price increases have been driven by higher earnings estimates, but some have also been driven by multiple expansion, so investors are now valuing those earnings at a higher rate, because they seem to be a little more sustainable than they might have seemed just a year ago.
If we look at the sales trends in particular -- because at the end of the day, that's one of the most important things. If you have declining comp sales that never recover, it's not going to be good. There's no way that you can really maintain your earnings power in that type of situation. Kohl's finally got back to comp sales growth in the third quarter of 2017, with a tiny 0.1% increase. And that led to a little bit of investor optimism. But it was really the fourth quarter, when Kohl's posted an incredible 6.3% comp sales increase, that investors really started to get excited. And that drove this huge increase in the stock price from around $50 up to where it is now, approaching $80. Kohl's continued that strong trajectory last quarter, the first quarter of 2018, with a 3.6% comp sales increase.
Turning to Macy's, Macy's had a longer slump, took a little bit longer to get growing again. In the fourth quarter of last year, when Kohl's put up this amazing growth, Macy's did manage to get back to comp sales growth, but it was only a 1.4% increase, so modest enough to lead to a decent improvement in profitability but not driving the incredible gains you saw at Kohl's. However, last quarter, the first quarter 2018, Macy's posted a 4.2% comp sales increase. That really turned things around in investors' minds to make it look like Macy's also had this potential to have a real, serious, and sustainable turnaround, just like Kohl's.
Then, lastly, Dillard's is a smaller company. Most of their stores are in the South. It has about a quarter of the revenue of Macy's. Dillard's has also been seeing a bit of a turnaround, with a 3% comp sales increase in the fourth quarter last year, and then a 2% increase in the first quarter of 2018.
It's important to note, for all of these companies, where they've seen really good comp sales growth in the last quarter in particular, that due to a quirk of the retail calendar, all of these companies have fiscal years that are not lined up with the calendar year. So the way that the calendar lines up in 2018 is helping them out in the first quarter and will also help them a bit in the second quarter, just based on the timing of holidays. That's probably added about 2% to 3% to their comp sales growth in the first quarter. Without that, the numbers still look OK but not nearly as good. Kohl's would have been up maybe 1% or less, Macy's up a little more than 1%, somewhere between 1% to 2%, Dillard's might have been flattish. So definitely an improvement, still, relative to where they were about a year ago but maybe not quite as impressive as it seemed just from reading the top line numbers.
Shen: Okay. Let's get into some of the details, then, for each of these companies. I appreciate the overview, so listeners have an idea of what's going on, what ultimately helped to drive the rallies that we've seen. Let's look at Macy's, for example.
I was going through theearnings call the comments from management, and I saw that Macy's team spent a lot of time, for example, talking about the progress that they're making with the company's five strategic initiatives. Those include their Star Rewards loyalty program. They launched that in October. It seems like they're expanding that to more customers, including those who don't have a Macy's credit card. They have the growth of the Backstage concept. They have 100 of those Backstage concepts opening in Macy's stores in fiscal 2018, and they're making their way to high-end malls, also to the West Coast for the first time. There's the vendor-direct expansion, which is basically items purchased online from the Macy's website being shipped directly from the vendor to customers. Their omnichannel efforts, that's No. 4, we've seen elsewhere the importance of the omnichannel. Here, it's things like buy online, pick up in store; buy online, ship to store. They're expecting those things to be available in every location by August.
Then, No. 5, there's Growth 50. This was one that I thought was really interesting, where basically, management has taken the most promising initiatives that they tested in 2017 and they've rolled those out to 50 test locations, so then, later this year, they have data information from those test locations on how customers respond to various things. Ultimately, they're hoping to find a new model that the company can scale going forward.
Beyond these strategic initiatives, and I know there's a lot of other efforts that management discussed during the call, is there anything that stands out to you in terms of the past quarter, the past six months, that you think is really promising long-term for the company?
Levine-Weinberg: Yeah. There's a few things that I would highlight. The first is that change in the loyalty program that you mentioned -- it's really a series of changes. This was something where, the loyalty program had been the same for a long time. The management team realized that it was really more of a rewards program than a loyalty program. You shopped, you got coupons, you could come back and shop again, get a little discount. It didn't actually encourage people to be loyal, it didn't have that kind of differentiation where the more money you spent with Macy's, you would see a big increase in the value you'd get, so they changed the program. I'm sure that there will be other tweaks coming up in the future, as they see how customers react. But they rolled out the first iteration last fall. It seems to be working so far.
Some of the things that they've added is, customers who are spending more money with them can now get free shipping on all of their e-commerce purchases without having to hit that minimum that's required for a typical customer. That encourages those people who like shopping at Macy's to shop there more. If you get up to a certain level of spending, you'll get 5% back in rewards. That's similar to stuff we've seen at Target with their credit card, where it has a 5% reward built in.
There are various initiatives like that. I won't go through all of them. The key really, strategically, is that they want to make sure that people who are spending more are being rewarded for that and being incentivized to spend even more money at the store. Macy's realized a year ago they have this huge base of customers; they have huge recognition. People know what Macy's is, and they want to go from being familiar to being people's favorite store, getting people who already shop there a little bit to shop there more, people who shop there a lot to add even more to their baskets at Macy's. That's been quite successful so far. Generally speaking, with these loyalty changes, it takes a while for them to really gain steam as customers begin to understand the changes and modify their behavior. I think that you could see, over the next 12 months, even more gains coming from that loyalty change.
The second big thing is the Backstage rollout that you talked about. Coming into this year, Macy's had Backstage stores in about 50 of its full-line locations. It's found, over the past year or so, that those locations have about 7% increase in sales relative to a control group, which is similar stores that didn't get Backstage. That's a pretty good indication that, in addition to being a more productive use of some store space, that the Backstage stores are also encouraging people to come back more often. As an off-price concept, they have a rotating merchandise selection which changes frequently. That gives customers an incentive to come back frequently to see what's new, whereas a typical department store arrangement might only change every three months.
That's been pretty successful for them, so Macy's is going to be rolling that out to another hundred stores this year, roughly tripling the footprint. The Macy's CEO recently stated that, in an ideal world, he'd like to have Backstage in every single store, eventually. That would be quadrupling, again, from where Macy's expects to be at the end of this year. When you roll out a 7% sales lift across the entire chain, that can have a really pretty significant impact on both sales and on profitability.
I would say that those are the two most important, in terms of initiatives that really have a long-term, positive impact on Macy's sales and earnings.
Shen: Okay. A few other things that I'd like to call out for listeners, too. They mentioned, this deal is the acquisition of STORY. This is a unique, New York-based concept store. The big draw for this store is that it gets a facelift, essentially, every six to eight weeks. STORY's founder and CEO is now becoming Macy's Brand Experience Officer. Take that on one end. Then, also, something else that I saw that management spoke to was how the company was planning to roll out mobile checkout to every store by the end of the year. Basically, what this allows a customer to do is scan an item in the store with the Macy's app, they can pay on the app and then leave after getting, for example, the security tags removed from apparel. The idea is to make this experience a little bit smoother.
But combined, I just see these initiatives, like those two, as being this ongoing push from the management team to experiment and adopt what I would consider to be more leading-edge ideas in retail to make the experience stickier and to reduce the friction for a customer to close a sale when they're shopping with the company. And combined, I think, going forward, with an initiative like Growth 50, you have these stores that are supposed to be representative of the company's many other locations, they end up giving management a lot of clues as to how they need to package the shopping experience, and whether that means more curated product assortments, more localized marketing, or investing in the store buildings and facilities in certain ways, just a bit of a road map for the company going forward.
But I do want to move on. What we're seeing at Kohl's, too, for the second department store that we're looking at here, this was their third consecutive quarter of growing comparable sales. If you read through management comments again, a lot of the initiatives that they mentioned overlap with or echo what we've discussed with Macy's. There's that focus on e-commerce, specifically mobile. They say that makes up 70% of the digital traffic, about half of online sales. Stores apparently fulfilled 30% of digital orders in the first quarter. That's up 5 percentage points from the prior year. They also talk about initiatives like buy online, ship to store. That came up as a traffic driver and an increase to the number of offerings that customers can order and ultimately pick up at Kohl's locations.
Is there anything else on the Kohl's front that really jumped out to you? I know they've announced, in the past year, pretty unconventional partnerships with Amazon , for example, and Aldi. A lot of people are looking at that and scratching their heads, like, is this really the path forward? But so far, management seems pretty happy with results; they appear encouraging. But I'm curious to hear your thoughts on those efforts and anything else that's really jumped out to you.
Levine-Weinberg: Yeah. Kohl's management team has really said that the primary focus has to be on driving traffic. Even by comparison to Macy's, Kohl's really has been quite successful, much more successful in that regard than Macy's. The idea here is that, the more people you have coming into the store, the more purchases will be made. That really is the driver of the in-store economics, making that in-store business model work.
What you've seen from Kohl's is a focus on different initiatives. How can we get more people to come into the store? What's grabbed the most headlines have been these partnerships. With Amazon in some test locations, in Chicago and Los Angeles, Kohl's began accepting returns for Amazon. So you'd buy something from Amazon.com, it comes, you don't want it for some reason. Instead of having to go through the whole return shipping process, which can be cumbersome, or in some cases, you have to pay for the return shipping. If you live in Chicago or Los Angeles, you can go into a Kohl's store, they'll take it from you, you don't have to deal with boxing it up -- really convenient for customers.
To some observers, they say, "Isn't this just going to make people want to shop even more on Amazon, because you've just made it more convenient for them?" That might be true, but more people are shopping with Amazon no matter what Kohl's does. What this means is that now, you have a steady flow of traffic of Amazon customers walking into Kohl's stores. Once they're there, it's pretty convenient to go pick something up if you realize, "Oh, I need underwear, I need a new pair of shoes." Kohl's has all of that right there. So that's been a really interesting idea, and it seems to be pretty successful, to the point where Kohl's wants to roll that out further, and it seems like Amazon is also interested in doing that.
A second big thing for Kohl's was this Aldi partnership, which is really just scratching the surface. They're subdividing a few of their stores to put Aldi grocery stores next door. The idea there is, grocery stores get lots of traffic. People are going there weekly or multiple times a week. And if Kohl's doesn't actually need all of the retail space it has, shrinking the store doesn't really have any downside. And in fact, in many stores, they've changed the fixtures that they use to make the store appear like it's smaller, because they realized, they had these giant stores where they were putting inventory in just to make the store look full, and they didn't really need that much inventory, based on the demand they were seeing.
So, Kohl's has been trying to reduce inventory, use different fixtures. But it really means that, in about half their stores, Kohl's has an opportunity to shrink by 20,000 square feet or so, or even 30,000 square feet, and really have a more optimal store size. That creates room to bring in another tenant where, one, they'll have a rent check coming in every month, which is obviously good for the bottom line. But two, they're hoping that some of those people who are shopping next door at Aldi or another tenant that they might bring in will walk next door and go to Kohl's. So both of those moves are really designed to bring more traffic in.
Aside from those high-profile partnerships, I think we should also mention some of the product partnerships that Kohl's has been investing in. The most notable one was bringing Under Armour in the store last year. That's really helped them build up more credibility in this wellness initiative that they have. With lots of products from Under Armour, Nike , Adidas , all of these brands that are into athletics and wellness, that's helping Kohl's bring more traffic in, maybe a consumer that's not previously been a regular Kohl's customer.
Some of the other things that we've heard about very recently in the last month, are new shops from Lego and FAO Schwarz that are coming in in time for the holiday season to build up toys as a business line for Kohl's. All these brands, obviously, are looking for new distribution, particularly with Toys R Us about to close the last of its stores in the U.S.
Shen: Yeah. I'd say, the really interesting aspect of this, in terms of the carve-outs that Kohl's is leaving for partners like Aldi and Amazon, is the fact that we've seen this trend where, to increase foot traffic, it is clear that a lot of these larger brick-and-mortar operations have a lot more square footage, like you said, than they really need to serve in-store shoppers. It's interesting how you see other big retailers like Target, too, in terms of trying to get into more urban areas, urban markets, they are also shrinking their footprints and realizing that that might be the path forward for a lot of their locations.
The last thing I'll mention, in terms of some of the progress they've seen, both Macy's and Kohl's mentioned during their calls that their digital growth was in the double digits. I think for Kohl's, it was specifically right around 20%. The standout, I think, for Kohl's, in terms of how they've approached this, growing digital business -- as important as that is, and how every retailer out there is thinking about how they've investing in that channel -- it's usually a drag on profitability because of the increased cost associated with order fulfillment. But they credit things like buy online, pick up in store and also additional investments that they've made in their e-commerce fulfillment centers. And as a result of those things, their gross margin has actually managed to expand during their first quarter, at least, even with this growth in digital. That's definitely a good sign, I think. The management team did also speak to a little bit of the changes to their loyalty program, things like that.
I do want to move on just so we have a little bit of time to talk about the smallest of the three, which is Dillard's. Any specific initiatives that you wanted to call out that management has been really focused on recently?
Levine-Weinberg: Dillard's is a bit of an enigma. The company is still largely owned by the founding family, the Dillard family. They hold all of the senior management roles at the company other than CFO. They don't hold earnings calls, they don't have investor conferences or presentations. They basically don't tell investors anything other than the quarterly reports that they're required to file, so it's a little hard to understand what they're doing.
When you read through a quarterly earnings release for Dillard's, it doesn't talk a lot about initiatives that they're doing to try to drive traffic. If you dig deeper and look at their financials, this is a company that's really, seriously, over the past decade, cut back on their capital spending. Whereas Kohl's and Macy's are spending about $700 million and $1 billion, respectively, each year on capex, with a lot of that money going toward technology, Dillard's is spending between $100 and $150 million a year.
Now, to be fair, they do have a smaller store network, so that does cut down on the cost they need for reinvestment. That said, with a lot of these technology investments, there's not much change in what it costs to build out the same capabilities, just based on what your scale is. Other smaller retailers that are really tech-forward are spending just as much money as Kohl's and Macy's to build out their technology capabilities. Dillard's really just seems to be conserving cash to maximize their free cash flow, and then, with the free cash flow, management has just been buying back a huge amount of stock.
So with Dillard's, it really seems like the company is hoping for a broad revival in retail sales and improving mall traffic to lift the business, and the company is not really investing a lot of money in self-help initiatives to try to fix its problems. Just digging into the first quarter numbers, it seemed like inventory was growing at a faster rate than sales, which is a little bit disconcerting, because that often will put pressure on profit margins going forward. Also, the 2% comp sales increase that Dillard's reported was slower than what you saw at Kohl's and Macy's, even though Kohl's and Macy's have more of a presence in the Northeast and Midwest, where there are these really bad snowstorms that probably hurt traffic and sales of spring apparel. Meanwhile, Dillard's is almost all in the South, in that Sunbelt region, so that should have boosted Dillard's comp sales results last quarter, and it really didn't seem to help very much.
It's a little troubling, what you're seeing at Dillard's right now. It's not clear that the company really has a strategy to make a sustainable turnaround. Look, if the market does great, the fact that they're buying back so much stock will lift the stock price simply because even if the net income is flat, that's a big boost to earnings per share. The problem is that, you saw a big increase in Dillard's stock price a few years ago through this strategy, and then, beginning around 2015, profit margins deteriorated very rapidly, and the bottom fell out from under Dillard's stock. There's really a risk that that's going to happen again whenever the next retail downturn happens, and that could only be a year or two away, for all we know.
Shen: I do want to talk a little bit more about outlook and how sustainable the progress is for some of the other companies that we've talked about, in terms of the rest of 2018 and beyond that.
Adam, we've talked about some of the tailwinds and the initiatives that are helping these department store stocks rally recently. My last question to you on this before we move on is, do you think that this party will last? And in that case, which of these retailers do you think are in the strongest position to keep up the momentum behind their rallies?
Levine-Weinberg: I think that, as I mentioned before, the Dillard's rally really doesn't really seem sustainable to me. It seems like it's really boosted by these stock buybacks, and when the market turns, I don't see any initiatives at Dillard's that would maintain the profit margin even at the lower levels where it is today.
Between Kohl's and Macy's, I own both of those stocks, I definitely like both companies. I would say that Kohl's has more upside, just based on its turnaround initiatives. First, I really like the move to bring in other retailers, particularly Aldi and grocery stores that drive a lot of traffic, into its locations. As I mentioned before, it's really just scratching the surface. It has a lot of room to do that, bring in rent, and also hopefully boost sales in the stores next door. Additionally, Kohl's has very, very strong free cash flow. Lastly, the store locations, which are mainly not on the malls, are in more accessible locations. It's definitely a big plus for Kohl's.
As for Macy's, I really like the turnaround initiatives. I think there's more upside there. Macy's also has a huge amount of very valuable real estate, highlighted by its flagship store in Manhattan, which is probably worth at least $3 billion. As Macy's manages to monetize some more of that real estate, that could definitely provide an additional lift to the stock. But I do see the prevalence of mall-based real estate as being a problem long-term for Macy's, because even with all the initiatives they're doing, it does seem like mall traffic will continue to decline, at least for the next few years. That's going to be a persistent drag that Macy's will have to overcome, that Kohl's is not facing.
Shen: Okay. Well, I want to move on to our last topic for today. We've been talking about this rally that a lot of these department stores have seen, but it's obviously not all sunshine and rainbows for this space. We're going to close out this episode by spending a few minutes catching listeners up on Sears.
Shares for this company are down 90% in the past five years. CEO Eddie Lampert and his team seem convinced that, after messing with real estate, shrinking the store base enough, the company can eventually turn a profit again at some point in the future. I understand the strategy, in terms of doing whatever it takes to pay the bills, keep the doors open. But when you couple it with some of the other moves, like the sale of some of their major brands like Craftsman and Lands' End -- plus, Kenmore is also on the chopping block now -- the endgame feels like it would just be a shell of a healthy retail business than an actual going concern.
I'm curious, the Sears situation, what's the latest, and is there really an ending here that you think investors would be happy with?
Levine-Weinberg: Well, I certainly don't think there's going to be a happy ending here. If you look at the first quarter numbers, Sears had another double-digit decline in comparable store sales, 11.9% decline. Overall total sales fell 31%. That's because you had quite a number of store closures over the prior year. Not surprisingly, with these terrible sales numbers, you also had terrible earnings numbers, net loss of $424 million. The adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, which is the number that Sears wants you to look at because it's a little bit better, still wasn't good. It was negative $225 million, which was a little worse than it was a year earlier.
Sears says that they've cut $1.25 billion of costs during fiscal 2017. The fact that earnings are still declining, or at least stable, is not good news, because it means that all of those cost cuts basically went to offset the sales declines. That brings up the question, where is Sears going to find additional cost cuts of that magnitude to offset the coming sales declines of 2018? And that's a pretty big unanswered question.
Meanwhile, you're seeing more store closures. Sears closed more than 100 stores in the first quarter. In the last couple of months, Sears has announced additional store closures of more than 100 locations. That's going to take Sears from more than 1,400 locations at the beginning of 2017 to less than 800 by mid-September, a pretty shocking --
Shen: That's jaw-dropping, that's absolutely jaw-dropping.
Levine-Weinberg: And what's the most disturbing is not the store closures themselves but the fact that Sears will keep telling investors, "We've identified some stores that are not profitable, which we're going to close in order to improve our profitability." The stores close, the profitability doesn't actually improve. And that just goes to show that the profitable stores are ever-so-steadily moving toward unprofitability. So every year, there's another crop of stores which have magically become unprofitable because of the sales declines and margin declines over the previous year. That's a pretty bad situation.
Now, Sears' stock has been pretty volatile. You've had some big bounces over the past few months in addition to the longer-term decline. Some of the things that drove the gains for Sears' stock were, they just closed a $400 million payment they got from Citibank , which is their credit card partner. That was a payment to extend their existing partnership. They offer this Shop Your Way credit card, which offers a variety of rewards. It's set up, structured, to be a little bit like the Costco credit card, which is also issued by Citibank. The difference is that lots and lots and lots of people shop a lot at Costco. The same can't be said for Sears. It's a lookalike, but it's not nearly as successful. However, Citi did make this payment to extend the agreement and also to buy out Sears' interest in some of those credit card accounts. That definitely was helpful, because it's giving a cash infusion that will keep the company alive for a little bit longer.
However, Sears burned almost $2 billion of cash last year, and Sears seems to be on track toward a similar level of cash burn in 2018, before possibly having a little bit of improvement in 2019. The problem is that, over the past several years, Sears had a huge number of assets that it could sell to fill the gap and pay for its operating losses, and it's really running out of assets to sell at this point. The company does own a bunch of real estate. It owns that Kenmore Appliances brand that it's looking to sell. Sears is also looking to sell parts of its Home Services unit. ESL Investments, which is Eddie Lampert, the CEO's, hedge fund -- he runs a hedge fund in addition to running Sears Holdings -- ESL has announced that it's interested in buying some of these assets.
The problem for Sears is that almost all of its valuable assets are now encumbered in some way. That means that they're being used as collateral, either to support its debt or support its pension obligation. Sears has over $5 billion of debt and a pension deficit of more than $1 billion, so there's really a lot of money that's being called for by these different commitments that Sears has made over the past few years.
The result is that, even if Sears does manage to sell all these assets, a lot of the proceeds will need to go to paying down the debt and contributing it to the pension plan. That won't leave a lot to plug further gaps in its operating losses. As a result, I think it's going to be pretty difficult for Sears to survive past late 2019 or early 2020. The company does seem to have enough liquidity to make it to the end of this year, but it's definitely confronting a problem, and there's no clear solution. The underlying retail business has become so bad, it's just in terminal decline at this point.
Shen: This is a situation, too, especially with some of those commitments that you mentioned, where it's like, what options really does the company have? They have these significant liabilities, really stripping them also, long-term, in terms of strategy, of the ability to do any investing in online infrastructure, fulfillment capabilities, private brands, all these other initiatives that we talked about earlier with some of the stronger competitors. We seemed to give Dillard's a knock, because they're not investing as much as Macy's and Kohl's relative to their size. Here, this is the complete opposite. I feel like Sears is running in the complete opposite direction.
Levine-Weinberg: It's absolutely true. Even if you just go back a couple of years, Sears was bigger than almost all of these other companies and was spending even less money than Dillard's on capex, not because of a strategy, simply because it didn't have money to spend. It cut costs to the bone as a survival strategy, but it was really only a short-term survival strategy, not something that could drive a sustainable turnaround.
Shen: Okay, we have about a minute left. I'll leave you with one more question. For investors in this space, or people who are looking in this space, is there anything coming up in the rest of 2018, or even further out, that you're really following, keeping an eye out for, in terms of the department store space?
Levine-Weinberg: I'm really interested to see what happens in the second half of 2018, looking at the sales and earnings trends at these companies, particularly for Kohl's and Macy's. The main reason why is that, if you go back last year, that's roughly when the sales turnarounds began. So they're going to start facing harder comparisons, particularly in the fourth quarter. The question is, can these companies maintain sales growth on top of last year's sales growth?
A connected question to that is, right around the same time, getting into the second half of this year, these companies will start benefiting from the bankruptcy and liquidation of some competitors like Bon-Ton, which was a regional department store operator in the Northeast and the Midwest; also, to some extent, Toys R Us, which has also filed for liquidation and is closing all of its stores. It's a big question of whether these chains can capitalize on the disappearance of these competitors to make sales gains at their expense.
Shen: Okay. Thank you so much for joining us today!
Levine-Weinberg: Thanks for having me on again!
Shen: People on the program may own companies discussed on the show, and The Motley Fool may have formal recommendations for or against any stocks mentioned, so don't buy or sell anything based solely on what you hear during the program. Thanks for listening, Fools. See you next week!
John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Adam Levine-Weinberg owns shares of Kohl's and Macy's. Vincent Shen owns shares of Amazon. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Amazon, Nike, Under Armour (A Shares), and Under Armour (C Shares). The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy .
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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In this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods , Vincent Shen and senior Motley Fool contributor Adam Levine-Weinberg dive into the latest developments from Macy's (NYSE: M) , Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) , and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , which have all enjoyed bullish rallies of 30% in the past month. Shen: I'm really glad that you could hop on today with us and basically put into perspective what the management teams at these companies are doing to turn around their businesses and win over investors to the point that their stocks are pretty much trouncing the S&P 500 so far in 2018. But when you couple it with some of the other moves, like the sale of some of their major brands like Craftsman and Lands' End -- plus, Kenmore is also on the chopping block now -- the endgame feels like it would just be a shell of a healthy retail business than an actual going concern.
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In this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods , Vincent Shen and senior Motley Fool contributor Adam Levine-Weinberg dive into the latest developments from Macy's (NYSE: M) , Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) , and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , which have all enjoyed bullish rallies of 30% in the past month. In the fourth quarter of last year, when Kohl's put up this amazing growth, Macy's did manage to get back to comp sales growth, but it was only a 1.4% increase, so modest enough to lead to a decent improvement in profitability but not driving the incredible gains you saw at Kohl's. ESL Investments, which is Eddie Lampert, the CEO's, hedge fund -- he runs a hedge fund in addition to running Sears Holdings -- ESL has announced that it's interested in buying some of these assets.
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In this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods , Vincent Shen and senior Motley Fool contributor Adam Levine-Weinberg dive into the latest developments from Macy's (NYSE: M) , Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) , and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , which have all enjoyed bullish rallies of 30% in the past month. In the fourth quarter of last year, when Kohl's put up this amazing growth, Macy's did manage to get back to comp sales growth, but it was only a 1.4% increase, so modest enough to lead to a decent improvement in profitability but not driving the incredible gains you saw at Kohl's. And combined, I think, going forward, with an initiative like Growth 50, you have these stores that are supposed to be representative of the company's many other locations, they end up giving management a lot of clues as to how they need to package the shopping experience, and whether that means more curated product assortments, more localized marketing, or investing in the store buildings and facilities in certain ways, just a bit of a road map for the company going forward.
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In this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods , Vincent Shen and senior Motley Fool contributor Adam Levine-Weinberg dive into the latest developments from Macy's (NYSE: M) , Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) , and Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) , which have all enjoyed bullish rallies of 30% in the past month. Let's look at Macy's, for example. Between Kohl's and Macy's, I own both of those stocks, I definitely like both companies.
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Dillard's Touches 52-Week High: What's Driving the Stock?
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS appears quite promising backed by its growth strategies, unique merchandise offerings and impressive first-quarter fiscal 2018 results.
Notably, Dillard's shares hit a 52-week high of $94.43 on Jun 8, though it closed a tad lower at $93.84. This uptrend can be attributed to the company's solid start to fiscal 2018. In the fiscal first quarter, both earnings and revenues outpaced the estimates and improved year over year. In fact, the stock gained as much as 30.3% since it reported quarterly numbers on May 17.
Further, this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company's shares have surged a whopping 64.9% in the past six months compared with the industry 's rally of 54.8%. Also, Dillard's long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9% and a VGM Score of A are encouraging.
Let's delve deep.
Solid Q1 Results & Uptrend in Earnings Estimates
In first-quarter fiscal 2018, Dillard's reported third consecutive quarter of positive earnings surprise with fourth straight sales beat. Quarterly results were driven by continued positive trends witnessed in the fourth quarter into the first quarter.
The bottom-line results were aided by higher sales and comparable store sales (comps) growth. Further, the top line gained from strength across its ladies' accessories and lingerie, men's apparel and accessories, juniors' and children's apparel as well as home and furniture categories.
As a result, analysts grew optimistic about the stock as evident from rise in earnings estimates. The Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.05 for fiscal 2018 and $5.71 for fiscal 2019 moved north 25 cents and 59 cents, respectively, in the last 30 days.
Other Strategic Efforts
Dillard's constant efforts to capitalize on growth opportunities in its brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce business remain encouraging. On the store front, the company will gain by enhancing brand relations, focusing on in-trend categories, store remodels and rewarding store personnel.
Some of the strategies to boost growth across its e-commerce business include enhancement of merchandise assortments and effective inventory management. We believe Dillard's focus on increasing productivity, enhancing domestic operations and developing omni-channel platform is likely to strengthen customer base and boost profitability.
Being a leading player among fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailers, Dillard's offers a broad array of merchandise in its stores, featuring products from both national and exclusive brands. Also, the company has created a niche for itself through stringent focus on offering fashionable products to its customers and adding value through exceptional customer care service.
We believe that Dillard's strategy of offering fashion-forward and trendy products acts as a catalyst for attracting more customers. In addition, Dillard's constant shareholder-friendly moves remain noteworthy.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS appears quite promising backed by its growth strategies, unique merchandise offerings and impressive first-quarter fiscal 2018 results. Click to get this free report Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL): Free Stock Analysis Report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Buckle, Inc. (The) (BKE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. We believe Dillard's focus on increasing productivity, enhancing domestic operations and developing omni-channel platform is likely to strengthen customer base and boost profitability.
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Click to get this free report Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL): Free Stock Analysis Report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Buckle, Inc. (The) (BKE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc.DDS appears quite promising backed by its growth strategies, unique merchandise offerings and impressive first-quarter fiscal 2018 results. Solid Q1 Results & Uptrend in Earnings Estimates In first-quarter fiscal 2018, Dillard's reported third consecutive quarter of positive earnings surprise with fourth straight sales beat.
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Click to get this free report Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL): Free Stock Analysis Report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Buckle, Inc. (The) (BKE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Dillard's, Inc.DDS appears quite promising backed by its growth strategies, unique merchandise offerings and impressive first-quarter fiscal 2018 results. Solid Q1 Results & Uptrend in Earnings Estimates In first-quarter fiscal 2018, Dillard's reported third consecutive quarter of positive earnings surprise with fourth straight sales beat.
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Dillard's, Inc.DDS appears quite promising backed by its growth strategies, unique merchandise offerings and impressive first-quarter fiscal 2018 results. Click to get this free report Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL): Free Stock Analysis Report Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN): Free Stock Analysis Report Buckle, Inc. (The) (BKE): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Solid Q1 Results & Uptrend in Earnings Estimates In first-quarter fiscal 2018, Dillard's reported third consecutive quarter of positive earnings surprise with fourth straight sales beat.
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Kirkland's Stock Up 13% Since Q1 Results: Can Momentum Stay?
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Kirkland's, Inc.KIRK has been on the rise with its shares rallying close to 40% in the past three months, comfortably surpassing the industry 's 14.1% upside. Well, this specialty retailer of home decor products garnered further momentum, when it reported solid results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Markedly, Kirkland's shares have gained about 13% in just six trading sessions, following the quarterly outcome.
Let's take a look at the factors that have been driving this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock and see if it can sustain the robust momentum amid cost hurdles.
Impressive Q1
After delivering negative earnings surprise for two consecutive quarters, Kirkland's surprised investors with first-quarter fiscal 2018 results. The top and the bottom line improved year over year and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, courtesy of robust sales-driving efforts and efficient cost management. Coming to numbers, the company posted adjusted breakeven earnings, which fared better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as the year-ago quarter's loss of 9 cents. Kirkland's net sales came in at $142.5 million, up 7.2% year over year and better than the consensus mark of $140 million.
Also, comparable store sales (comps) rose 1.4% on the back of solid e-commerce sales, greater average ticket and increased conversions at Kirkland's brick and mortar stores, which countered soft traffic. Management remains impressed with its first-quarter performance and remains on track to solidify e-commerce operations. The company intends to extend its vendor direct shopping, enrich assortments and improve mobile experience.
Robust Sales Trend
Notably, Kirkland's sales have been improving year over year for ten straight quarters now. The company has been gaining from its efforts to enhance merchandise assortments, develop e-commerce business and constant store additions. Prior to the first quarter, Kirkland's comps increased 2%, 0.7%, 1.2% during the fourth, third and second quarters of fiscal 2017, respectively. This indicates that the company's efforts to drive sales have been yielding and inflicting positive response from consumers toward its product assortments. Management remains committed toward making efforts to attract more customers - both online and in stores.
Focus on Store Expansions & E-Commerce Growth
Kirkland's is closing the smaller underperforming stores in the malls. It expects to open bigger off-mall stores at popular locations, which are likely to boost sales. During the first quarter, Kirkland's introduced 10 stores, while shutting three. For fiscal 2018, management intends to open 10-15 new stores. Also, Kirkland's has been strongly focused on enhancing its e-commerce business to resonate with the changing consumer trends. Incidentally, the company has redesigned and leveraged the rollout of new information systems to improve online purchase and planning execution. These efforts have been yielding significant results, as evident from the strong e-commerce momentum witnessed, of late.
Increased Operating Costs Pose Worries
Kirkland's has been incurring higher store occupancy costs for a while now. This was also witnessed in first-quarter fiscal 2018, wherein store occupancy expenses rose 15 bps as a percentage of sales. Also, the company witnessed a 65-bps increase in outbound freight costs (including e-commerce shipping) as a percentage of sales, thanks to greater e-commerce penetration. The quarter also saw a rise in inbound freight costs and central distribution expenses. Moreover, Kirkland's gross margin has been declining for a while, essentially due to higher cost of sales.
The persistent of such factors is likely to dent the company's profitability and hurt performance in the forthcoming periods. Nevertheless, we expect Kirkland's constant sales endeavors and efficient inventory management to help the company offset these hurdles and attain greater heights.
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Dillard's DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Burlington BURL delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 14.95% in the trailing four quarters and has a long-term earnings growth rate of 18.1%. The company sports a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Fossil Group FOSL , carrying a Zacks Rank #2, has an impressive earnings surprise history.
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Check These Dillard's DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Kirkland's, Inc. (KIRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Well, this specialty retailer of home decor products garnered further momentum, when it reported solid results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018.
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Check These Dillard's DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Kirkland's, Inc. (KIRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The top and the bottom line improved year over year and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, courtesy of robust sales-driving efforts and efficient cost management.
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Click to get this free report Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Kirkland's, Inc. (KIRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Check These Dillard's DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Also, comparable store sales (comps) rose 1.4% on the back of solid e-commerce sales, greater average ticket and increased conversions at Kirkland's brick and mortar stores, which countered soft traffic.
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Check These Dillard's DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Kirkland's, Inc. (KIRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The top and the bottom line improved year over year and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, courtesy of robust sales-driving efforts and efficient cost management.
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Dillard's (DDS) Shares March Higher, Can It Continue?
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As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Dillard's, Inc. DDS . The stock has moved higher by 32.8% in the past month, while it is also above its 20 Day SMA too. This combination of strong price performance and favorable technical, could suggest that the stock may be on the right path.
We certainly think that this might be the case, particularly if you consider DDS's recent earnings estimate revision activity. From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as DDS has earned itself a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Dillard's, Inc. DDS . We certainly think that this might be the case, particularly if you consider DDS's recent earnings estimate revision activity. From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as DDS has earned itself a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company.
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Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Dillard's, Inc. DDS . We certainly think that this might be the case, particularly if you consider DDS's recent earnings estimate revision activity.
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From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as DDS has earned itself a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company. Click to get this free report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Dillard's, Inc. DDS .
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As of late, it has definitely been a great time to be an investor in Dillard's, Inc. DDS . From this look, the company's future is quite favorable; as DDS has earned itself a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), meaning that its recent run may continue for a bit longer, and that this isn't the top for the in-focus company. We certainly think that this might be the case, particularly if you consider DDS's recent earnings estimate revision activity.
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Can Big Lots' (BIG) Latest ASR Program Help Stock Revive?
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Big Lots, Inc.BIG , which recently disappointed with dismal first-quarter fiscal 2018 results, seems to be making efforts to regain investors' confidence. To this end, the company unveiled an accelerated share repurchase ("ASR") contract, which sent its shares up by 1.1% during yesterday's after-market trading session.
Per the agreement, Big Lots will buy back common shares worth roughly $100 million from Goldman Sachs in a privately negotiated ASR transaction. While Big Lots will pay the purchase price of $100 million to Goldman Sachs by June 7, 2018, the latter will make an initial delivery of nearly 2.0 million shares to Big Lots. The total number of shares repurchased by Big Lots under the ASR deal will depend on the "Repurchase Price."
The transaction, which will be funded by Big Lots through cash in hand along with available borrowings, is anticipated to conclude during the second quarter of fiscal 2018. Further, the completion of this buyback program will mark the end of Big Lots' 2018 Share Repurchase Program that was authorized on Mar 7, 2018. Well, the ASR program speaks of Big Lots' solid free cash flow and balance sheet status alongside reflecting its commitment to shareholders.
In fact, the company's healthy financial status has helped it make shareholder-friendly moves like dividend payments and share buybacks for quite some time now. Evidently, the company returned $195 million and $288 million to shareholders in the form of share repurchase and dividends in fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016, respectively. In fiscal 2015, Big Lots returned $239 million to shareholders under its share repurchase program.
Apart from Big Lots, retailers like Dollar General DG , Ross Stores ROST and Dillard's DDS among others are also known for their robust shareholder-friendly moves.
Coming back to Big Lots, although the news offered some respite to investors, it may take some time for this Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) stock to revive from the darkness caused by its first-quarter fiscal 2018 show. Incidentally, Big Lots' earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate after nine straight quarters of beat. Further, it lagged sales estimates for the third straight quarter. Moreover, comparable store sales and margins remained soft, while the guidance for fiscal 2018 was also discouraging.
Consequently, Big Lots lost 3.3% since the drab outcome, while it plunged close to 27% in the past three months, against the industry 's 7.3% upside. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Apart from Big Lots, retailers like Dollar General DG , Ross Stores ROST and Dillard's DDS among others are also known for their robust shareholder-friendly moves. Click to get this free report Dollar General Corporation (DG): Free Stock Analysis Report Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST): Free Stock Analysis Report Big Lots, Inc. (BIG): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Per the agreement, Big Lots will buy back common shares worth roughly $100 million from Goldman Sachs in a privately negotiated ASR transaction.
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Apart from Big Lots, retailers like Dollar General DG , Ross Stores ROST and Dillard's DDS among others are also known for their robust shareholder-friendly moves. Click to get this free report Dollar General Corporation (DG): Free Stock Analysis Report Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST): Free Stock Analysis Report Big Lots, Inc. (BIG): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In fiscal 2015, Big Lots returned $239 million to shareholders under its share repurchase program.
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Click to get this free report Dollar General Corporation (DG): Free Stock Analysis Report Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST): Free Stock Analysis Report Big Lots, Inc. (BIG): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Apart from Big Lots, retailers like Dollar General DG , Ross Stores ROST and Dillard's DDS among others are also known for their robust shareholder-friendly moves. While Big Lots will pay the purchase price of $100 million to Goldman Sachs by June 7, 2018, the latter will make an initial delivery of nearly 2.0 million shares to Big Lots.
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Apart from Big Lots, retailers like Dollar General DG , Ross Stores ROST and Dillard's DDS among others are also known for their robust shareholder-friendly moves. Click to get this free report Dollar General Corporation (DG): Free Stock Analysis Report Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST): Free Stock Analysis Report Big Lots, Inc. (BIG): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In fiscal 2015, Big Lots returned $239 million to shareholders under its share repurchase program.
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Noteworthy Tuesday Option Activity: DDS, ADBE, HUBS
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Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), where a total volume of 3,945 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 394,500 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 57.8% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 682,975 shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $90 strike call option expiring June 15, 2018 , with 365 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 36,500 underlying shares of DDS. Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $90 strike highlighted in orange:
Adobe Systems Inc (Symbol: ADBE) options are showing a volume of 13,860 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 1.4 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 57.8% of ADBE's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 2.4 million shares. Especially high volume was seen for the $255 strike call option expiring August 17, 2018 , with 977 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 97,700 underlying shares of ADBE. Below is a chart showing ADBE's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $255 strike highlighted in orange:
And HubSpot Inc (Symbol: HUBS) options are showing a volume of 3,207 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 320,700 underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 57.6% of HUBS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 556,440 shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $130 strike put option expiring July 20, 2018 , with 1,327 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 132,700 underlying shares of HUBS. Below is a chart showing HUBS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $130 strike highlighted in orange:
For the various different available expirations for DDS options , ADBE options , or HUBS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
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The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Especially high volume was seen for the $90 strike call option expiring June 15, 2018 , with 365 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 36,500 underlying shares of DDS. Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), where a total volume of 3,945 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 394,500 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 57.8% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 682,975 shares.
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Below is a chart showing DDS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $90 strike highlighted in orange: Adobe Systems Inc (Symbol: ADBE) options are showing a volume of 13,860 contracts thus far today. Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), where a total volume of 3,945 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 394,500 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 57.8% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 682,975 shares.
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Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), where a total volume of 3,945 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 394,500 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). Especially high volume was seen for the $90 strike call option expiring June 15, 2018 , with 365 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 36,500 underlying shares of DDS. That number works out to 57.8% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 682,975 shares.
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Below is a chart showing HUBS's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $130 strike highlighted in orange: For the various different available expirations for DDS options , ADBE options , or HUBS options , visit StockOptionsChannel.com. Looking at options trading activity among components of the Russell 3000 index, there is noteworthy activity today in Dillard's Inc. (Symbol: DDS), where a total volume of 3,945 contracts has been traded thus far today, a contract volume which is representative of approximately 394,500 underlying shares (given that every 1 contract represents 100 underlying shares). That number works out to 57.8% of DDS's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 682,975 shares.
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Kirkland's (KIRK) Q1 Earnings & Sales Top, Stock Rallies 16%
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After delivering negative earnings surprise for two consecutive quarters, Kirkland's, Inc.KIRK surprised investors with first-quarter fiscal 2018 results. Both top and bottom lines improved year over year and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, courtesy of robust sales-driving efforts and efficient cost management. Markedly, shares of the company gained 16.2% on the solid outcome.
Quarter in Detail
Kirkland's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Kirkland's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Kirkland's, Inc. Quote
This Brentwood, TN-based company posted adjusted breakeven earnings for the first quarter, which fared better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as the year-ago period loss of 9 cents.
Kirkland's net sales for the 13-week period ended May 5, 2018, came in at $142.5 million, reflecting a 7.2% rise from $132.8 million recorded in the 13-week period ended Apr 29, 2017. Also, net sales came ahead of the consensus mark of $140 million. Comparable store sales (including e-commerce) rose 1.4% in the first quarter, better than 3.8% drop witnessed in the same period a year ago.
Comps were backed by solid e-commerce sales that surged 39%. Also, greater average ticket and increased conversions at Kirkland's brick and mortar stores more than offset reduced traffic, thereby aiding comps growth.
Notably, e-commerce sales jumped to $17.3 million year over year and represented about 12% of Kirkland's total revenue. This was backed by robust improvements in website traffic and conversion. Further, sales from third-party drop-ship strategy provided an impetus to e-commerce revenues. Clearly, the company's constant focus on enhancing omni-channel business and online product range is reaping results.
In fact, these efforts have helped this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock rally about 41.1% in a year, outpacing the industry 's growth of 7.2%.
Costs & Margins
The home decor retailer's gross profit increased 5.8% year over year to $45.3 million. However, gross margin (including depreciation of store and distribution center facilities) contracted 50 basis points to 31.8%.
Nonetheless, merchandise margins rose 35 bps to 56%, driven by continued gains from increased IMU and prudent promotions, somewhat negated by elevated inbound freight costs. Outbound freight costs (including e-commerce shipping) grew 65 bps as a percentage of sales, mainly due to greater e-commerce penetration.
Additionally, the company incurred greater store occupancy expenses, which rose 15 bps as a percentage of sales. Also, central distribution expenses escalated 5 bps.
Operating costs improved 110 bps to 31.7% of sales, on the back of e-commerce expense leverage. Adjusted EBITDA increased $2.4 million year over year to $6.5 million in the first quarter.
Store Updates
During the first quarter, Kirkland's introduced 10 stores and shuttered three down, taking the total count to 425 stores at the end of the quarter.
Management intends to open 10-15 new stores in fiscal 2018, with nearly half in the second and third quarters each.
Other Financial Details
Kirkland's exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $58.2 million and no long-term debt or borrowings. Further, net shareholders' equity as of May 5, 2018 came in at $137.4 million.
During the quarter, Kirkland used cash flow from operating activities of approximately $8 million. Capital expenditures during the quarter amounted to $11.1 million. Also, Kirkland's bought back 316,000 shares at an average price of $9.42 million during the first quarter and has buybacks worth less than $6 million remaining under its current program.
For fiscal 2018, the company anticipates capital expenditures to be in line with the year-ago period, including investments in e-commerce and supply-chain enhancements.
Fiscal 2018 Guidance
Management remains impressed with its first-quarter performance, which was driven by e-commerce growth, improved product margins, disciplined cost management and efforts to improve customer experience. Going forward, Kirkland's remains on track to solidify its e-commerce operations. The company intends to extend its vendor direct shopping, enrich assortments and improve mobile experience.
All said, management reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2018 and envisions earnings per share to come in a band of 50 cents to 60 cents, which includes costs related to CEO transition. The Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents for fiscal 2018 is pegged slightly lower and is likely to witness upward revisions.
Also, management stated that it expects each quarter (other than the second quarter) in the fiscal to deliver year-over-year bottom-line growth. The second quarter earnings growth is likely to be impacted by a one-time adjustment that boosted results in the year-ago period. Excluding this, second quarter earnings is anticipated to be nearly in line with the year-ago period.
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Dillard's DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Dollar General DG carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) has an impressive long-term earnings growth rate of 14.6%.
Burlington BURL delivered an average positive earnings surprise of 14.95% in the trailing four quarters and has a long-term earnings growth rate of 18.6%. The company carries the same Zacks Rank as Dollar General.
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Check These Dillard's DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Dollar General Corporation (DG): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Kirkland's, Inc. (KIRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Also, greater average ticket and increased conversions at Kirkland's brick and mortar stores more than offset reduced traffic, thereby aiding comps growth.
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Click to get this free report Dollar General Corporation (DG): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Kirkland's, Inc. (KIRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Check These Dillard's DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Quarter in Detail Kirkland's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Kirkland's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Kirkland's, Inc. Quote This Brentwood, TN-based company posted adjusted breakeven earnings for the first quarter, which fared better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as the year-ago period loss of 9 cents.
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Click to get this free report Dollar General Corporation (DG): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Kirkland's, Inc. (KIRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Check These Dillard's DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Quarter in Detail Kirkland's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Kirkland's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Kirkland's, Inc. Quote This Brentwood, TN-based company posted adjusted breakeven earnings for the first quarter, which fared better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as the year-ago period loss of 9 cents.
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Check These Dillard's DDS , with a long-term earnings growth rate of 9.9%, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Click to get this free report Dollar General Corporation (DG): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report Kirkland's, Inc. (KIRK): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Quarter in Detail Kirkland's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Kirkland's, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Kirkland's, Inc. Quote This Brentwood, TN-based company posted adjusted breakeven earnings for the first quarter, which fared better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as the year-ago period loss of 9 cents.
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Top Ranked Growth Stocks to Buy for May 31st
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Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, May 31st:
Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): This retailer of branded apparel products, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.3% over the last 60 days.
Burlington Stores, Inc. Price and Consensus
Burlington Stores, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Burlington Stores, Inc. Quote
Burlington Stores has a PEG ratio of 1.25, compared with 1.44 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Burlington Stores, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Burlington Stores, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Burlington Stores, Inc. Quote
Strayer Education, Inc. (STRA): This education services provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 3% over the last 60 days.
Strayer Education, Inc. Price and Consensus
Strayer Education, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Strayer Education, Inc. Quote
Strayer Education has a PEG ratio of 2.68, compared with 3.70 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Strayer Education, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Strayer Education, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Strayer Education, Inc. Quote
Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4% over the last 60 days.
Dillard's, Inc. Price and Consensus
Dillard's, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
Dillard's has a PEG ratio 1.38, compared with 9.26 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.
Dillard's, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM)
Dillard's, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Dillard's, Inc. Quote
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Strayer Education, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Strayer Education, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Strayer Education, Inc. Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Strayer Education, Inc. (STRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, May 31st: Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): This retailer of branded apparel products, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.3% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Strayer Education, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Strayer Education, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Strayer Education, Inc. Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Strayer Education, Inc. (STRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Burlington Stores, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Burlington Stores, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Burlington Stores, Inc. Quote Strayer Education, Inc. (STRA): This education services provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 3% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Strayer Education, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Strayer Education, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Strayer Education, Inc. Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Strayer Education, Inc. (STRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Burlington Stores, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Burlington Stores, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Burlington Stores, Inc. Quote Strayer Education, Inc. (STRA): This education services provider, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 3% over the last 60 days.
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The company possesses a Growth Score of A. Strayer Education, Inc. PEG Ratio (TTM) Strayer Education, Inc. peg-ratio-ttm | Strayer Education, Inc. Quote Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): This retail department stores operator, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4% over the last 60 days. Click to get this free report Strayer Education, Inc. (STRA): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, May 31st: Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL): This retailer of branded apparel products, which carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.3% over the last 60 days.
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Lowe's Companies (LOW) Surges: Stock Moves 10.4% Higher
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/lowes-companies-low-surges%3A-stock-moves-10.4-higher-2018-05-24
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Lowe's Companies, Inc.LOW was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 10% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $81.48 to $87.45 in the past one-month time frame.
Despite lower-than-expected results in first-quarter fiscal 2018, the stock was driven after the investor Bill Ackman stated that he has invested nearly $1 billion in the company.
The company has seen 11 negative estimate revisions in the past month, while its Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter has also moved lower in the said period, suggesting there may be trouble down the road. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward, to see if this recent move higher can last.
Lowe's currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), while its Earnings ESP is negative.
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A better-ranked stock in the Retail-Wholesale sector is Dillard's, Inc. DDS , which currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here .
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. Price Lowe's Companies, Inc. Price | Lowe's Companies, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock in the Retail-Wholesale sector is Dillard's, Inc. DDS , which currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $81.48 to $87.45 in the past one-month time frame.
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. Price Lowe's Companies, Inc. Price | Lowe's Companies, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock in the Retail-Wholesale sector is Dillard's, Inc. DDS , which currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here .
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. Price Lowe's Companies, Inc. Price | Lowe's Companies, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock in the Retail-Wholesale sector is Dillard's, Inc. DDS , which currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Lowe's Companies, Inc.LOW was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 10% on the day.
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. Price Lowe's Companies, Inc. Price | Lowe's Companies, Inc. Quote A better-ranked stock in the Retail-Wholesale sector is Dillard's, Inc. DDS , which currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Click to get this free report Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW): Free Stock Analysis Report Dillard's, Inc. (DDS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Lowe's Companies, Inc.LOW was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 10% on the day.
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2018-05-21 00:00:00 UTC
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Dillard's Follows Macy's With Solid Sales and Decent Earnings
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https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/dillards-follows-macys-solid-sales-and-decent-earnings-2018-05-21
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Last Wednesday, Macy's (NYSE: M) reported surprisingly strong sales and earnings results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018. This big earnings beat helped investors gain confidence in the retailer's turnaround effort.
A day later, Macy's smaller rival Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) followed with its own solid earnings report. The better-than-expected results and a recent analyst upgrade have helped power a roughly 13% rally in Dillard's stock over the past week.
Dillard's Stock Performance, data by YCharts .
However, Dillard's earnings recovery is likely to be less durable than that of Macy's, because it depends primarily on a recovery in consumer spending. By contrast, Macy's has been making big investments in order to drive more customers to its stores and e-commerce site, which could drive a more sustainable upturn in its business.
Another quarter of comp sales growth
In the first quarter, Dillard's achieved a 2% increase in comparable-store sales. Total revenue rose 2.6% to $1.49 billion. This marked the company's second consecutive quarter of positive comp sales, following a long stretch of comp sales declines.
Dillard's recent sales trajectory has roughly mirrored that of Macy's. Last quarter, Macy's posted a 4.2% increase in comp sales, but that comp sales gain would have been approximately 1.7% excluding a shift in the timing of a major promotional event. This was also the second straight quarter with a comp sales increase for Macy's after a long dry spell.
The solid comp sales results -- along with tax savings related to the tax reform legislation passed in late 2017 -- drove big increases in earnings per share (EPS) for both Dillard's and Macy's. Dillard's EPS surged 36% year over year to $2.89. Meanwhile, Macy's reported that adjusted EPS nearly doubled last quarter, rising from $0.26 to $0.48.
Signs of a shaky recovery at Dillard's
While Dillard's reported a nice improvement in sales and earnings last quarter, two aspects of the company's performance are somewhat troubling.
First, Dillard's EPS growth was driven entirely by the lower tax rate and the impact of stock buybacks, which reduced its share count. Indeed, pre-tax income inched up less than 1% year over year (from $102.5 million to $103.2 million) and Dillard's first quarter pre-tax margin slipped to 7.1% from 7.2% a year earlier. By contrast, Macy's profit margin surged last quarter, particularly if asset sale gains are excluded.
Second, Dillard's ended last quarter with inventory up 4% year over year, compared to down 6% for Macy's. Strong inventory management helped Macy's improve its gross margin last quarter, whereas Dillard's retail gross margin decreased by about 0.3 percentage points. High inventory levels may put pressure on Dillard's gross margin again in the second quarter, especially if there is a blip in consumer spending at any point in the next few months.
Macy's is investing to maintain its trajectory
The biggest reason for investors to be wary of Dillard's stock is that for many years, management hasn't invested much money in the business. Macy's spends about $1 billion a year on capital expenditures, compared to a typical range of $100 million to $150 million for Dillard's. While Macy's is a larger company, that only accounts for a portion of this discrepancy.
Macy's is using its massive capital spending budget to invest in multiple initiatives that could drive a durable sales and earnings recovery. For example, it will add Macy's Backstage off-price sections in another 100 full-line stores this year. The company has found that doing so lifts total sales in those stores by about 7 percentage points. Macy's is also investing in its website and mobile app, augmented reality and virtual reality technology for its furniture department, mobile checkout, and an upgraded loyalty program.
Dillard's seems to be taking a much more passive approach. Its main capital allocation priority has been share repurchases: The company has spent at least $200 million on buybacks every year since 2011. This has reduced its share count by about 60%.
Dillard's Share Repurchases (Annual) , data by YCharts .
To the extent that Dillard's can keep its pre-tax earnings stable, aggressive share buyback activity can drive strong EPS growth. However, the company is barely holding pre-tax earnings flat right now, despite buoyant consumer spending. This doesn't bode well for the next downturn.
Indeed, Dillard's pre-tax margin was just 3.4% last year, down from 7.7% in fiscal 2014. In other words, the company doesn't have much room for error anymore. A relatively small margin decline could rapidly erode Dillard's profitability to zero (or worse). Thus, Macy's looks like a better option for investors looking to bet on a department store recovery.
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A day later, Macy's smaller rival Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) followed with its own solid earnings report. High inventory levels may put pressure on Dillard's gross margin again in the second quarter, especially if there is a blip in consumer spending at any point in the next few months. Macy's is using its massive capital spending budget to invest in multiple initiatives that could drive a durable sales and earnings recovery.
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A day later, Macy's smaller rival Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) followed with its own solid earnings report. Last Wednesday, Macy's (NYSE: M) reported surprisingly strong sales and earnings results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018. By contrast, Macy's profit margin surged last quarter, particularly if asset sale gains are excluded.
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A day later, Macy's smaller rival Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) followed with its own solid earnings report. Signs of a shaky recovery at Dillard's While Dillard's reported a nice improvement in sales and earnings last quarter, two aspects of the company's performance are somewhat troubling. Indeed, pre-tax income inched up less than 1% year over year (from $102.5 million to $103.2 million) and Dillard's first quarter pre-tax margin slipped to 7.1% from 7.2% a year earlier.
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A day later, Macy's smaller rival Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) followed with its own solid earnings report. Another quarter of comp sales growth In the first quarter, Dillard's achieved a 2% increase in comparable-store sales. Dillard's EPS surged 36% year over year to $2.89.
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