Looking Back: What Drove Target’s Top Line in 2Q16?
In 2Q16, mass merchandiser Target (TGT) reported a 7.2% decline in its top line to $16.2 billion. Target’s 2Q16 revenues were affected by lower traffic and higher variability in sales patterns.
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Analyzing Sprouts Farmers Market’s Margins and Profitability
Despite the slowdown, Sprouts Farmers Market continues to display better margins compared to Kroger (KR) and Supervalu (SVU).
Sprouts Farmers Market Beat Revenue Estimates in 3Q16
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) reported its 3Q16 results on November 3, 2016. The results relate to the three-month period ending October 2, 2016.
How Does GNC Holdings Compare to Its Peers?
GNC’s peers have outperformed GNC Holdings based on PE and PBV ratios. But GNC has mostly outperformed its peers based on PS ratios.
What Social Factors Do ESG Criteria Touch On?
Some issues considered under the social criterion when evaluating a company’s products and practices are human rights, human capital management, and work conditions.
How Does Cabela’s Compare to Its Peers?
Cabela’s peers have outperformed the company based on PBV. However, Cabela’s has outperformed its peers based on PE and PS.
Sprouts Farmers Market May Not Have the Best Quarter
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) is slated to release its 3Q16 results on Thursday, November 3, 2016, before the market opens. Wall Street is expecting a fall of 19.0% in EPS.
Weakness in North America Offset VFC’s International Gains
As in the last several quarters, VF’s (VFC) international business remained firm during the third quarter.
How This Emerson Sales Strategy Is Reeling in Big Box Retailers
Emerson Electric’s (EMR) omnichannel sales strategy is a multichannel approach that provides an integrated shopping experience.
A Quick Look at SFM’s Guidance Update for Fiscal 2016
Sprouts Farmers Market has displayed industry-leading earnings growth in the past few years.
Casey’s Gasoline Sales Witnessed a Resurgence in 1Q17
Gasoline sales accounted for 58.2% of Casey’s (CASY) total revenue in 1Q17.
Target’s Stock Price Fell 6.4% after Fiscal 2Q16 Earnings
Target’s (TGT) stock price fell 6.4% to $70.63 on August 17, 2016, after the company released its fiscal 2Q16 earnings.
Target’s Signature Categories Beat Overall Business in Fiscal 2Q
Target’s (TGT) Signature Categories include Style, Baby, Kids, and Wellness. Target’s Signature Categories outpaced the total business by 3 percentage points in fiscal 2Q16.
Nordstrom’s Off-Price Rack Business Delivers Again in Fiscal 2Q16
Nordstrom’s off-price Rack business continued to display strength in fiscal 2Q16 ended July 30, 2016.
What Caused a Decline in Macy’s 2Q16 Margins?
Macy’s (M) gross margin remained flat in fiscal 2Q16 ended July 30, 2016. However, the company’s operating margin declined on a year-over-year basis.
Stock Market Performance and Valuations Summary: SFM versus Peers
Of the 18 analysts who have rated SFM, 12 have recommended a “buy,” and 6 have recommended a “hold.” None of the analysts have a “sell” rating on the stock.
2Q16 Earnings Overview: SFM Beats on Earnings, Misses on Revenue
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) reported results for fiscal 2Q16 on August 4, 2016. The value-oriented organic and natural food retailer reported a 14% year-over-year increase in adjusted diluted EPS, beating the consensus by 1 cent.
Why Macy’s Earnings Are Expected to Fall in 2Q16
Macy’s adjusted EPS (earnings per share) fell by 28.6% on a year-over-year basis in 1Q16. Analysts expect Macy’s earnings to fall in 2Q16 also.
How Does Cabela’s Compare to Its Peers after 2Q16 Earnings?
Cabela’s (CAB) has been outperformed by its peers based on PBV (price-to-book value) ratio. However, Cabela’s has mostly outperformed its peers based on PE (price-to-earnings) and price-to-sales ratios.
Inside the Key Financials Involved in the SoftBank-ARM Deal
In the biggest YTD semiconductor acquisition of 2016, SoftBank has offered to acquire UK-based designer ARM for a cash consideration of $32 billion.
SuperValu’s Stock Market Performance: A Peer Comparison
SuperValu’s stock is currently trading at $5.36, which is 42% below its 52-week high.
Can Walmart Deliver Operating Margin Expansion amid Headwinds?
In fiscal 1Q17, Walmart’s operating margin declined by about 40 basis points to 4.6% mainly due to a rise in expenses associated with the planned wage rate increase in the Walmart US and Sam’s Club segments.
How Amazon Compares to Its Peers
In this part of the series, we’ll discuss why investors shouldn’t worry about Amazon’s (AMZN) lofty valuations compared to those of its peers.
Can Best Buy’s Margins Improve amid Challenging Conditions?
Despite lower sales, Best Buy’s gross margin improved from 23.7% in fiscal 1Q16 to 25.4% in fiscal 1Q17.
Introducing 3M Company: A Jack of All Trades
Few companies have the kind of ubiquitous presence that 3M Company (MMM) likely does in your everyday life.
Understanding Old Dominion Freight Line’s Domestic Services
Old Dominion Freight Line has 224 shipping service centers and 32 transfer points. ODFL serves nine major regions and thousands of direct points in the US.
What China Has to Do to Get in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index
There have been significant steps toward the eventual inclusion of China A shares in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.
How Amazon Web Services Has Expanded Globally
Amazon (AMZN) currently dominates the cloud infrastructure space. AWS (Amazon Web Services) is used by more than 1 million customers.
How Do Casey’s Valuations Stack Up against Its Peers’?
After Casey’s General Stores’ double-digit earnings growth over the last three fiscal years, Wall Street expects a slowdown in its earnings per share growth.
How Amazon Has Consistently Grown Its Revenue
In the last five years, Amazon’s revenue has risen at a compound annual growth rate of 22% thanks to its flourishing e-commerce sales.
What Does a Typical Smart & Final Store Look Like?
Smart & Final stores have a smaller physical footprint than other warehouse clubs and grocery chains, but they offer a larger SKU selection.
What Key Strategies Does Smart & Final Follow?
Let’s discuss Smart & Final Stores’ (SFS) main strategies regarding pricing, private labels, expansion, distribution, and merchandising.
Best Buy Wants to Improve Sales: What’s It Got up Its Sleeve?
Best Buy plans to improve its sales through a series of initiatives across merchandising, marketing, online channels, stores, supply chain, services, and customer care.
PVH Delivered a Solid 4Q15 on Strong Calvin Klein Performance
PVH Corp. (PVH) registered a 2.1% year-over-year increase in its top line in fiscal 4Q15, which ended January 31, 2016, to $2.1 billion.
When China Sneezes, the World Catches a Cold!
China is the world’s second-largest economy. Its economy started going downhill due to sluggish global demand. This impacted its trading partners.
How Icahn Enterprises Turned Its Home Fashion Segment Around
Icahn Enterprises (IEP) conducts its Home Fashion business through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, WestPoint Home.
Why Is Time Warner Increasing Its Focus on China?
Time Warner stated at a Deutsche Bank (DB) investor conference early last month that it expects the number of movie screens in China to increase by about 30% in the next two years.
What to Expect from Whole Foods Market in Fiscal 2016
Whole Foods Market (WFM) is likely to see a slowdown in its top line during fiscal 2016. The organic and natural foods retailer could register sales growth of 3%–5%, according to the company’s guidance.
Casey’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
Casey’s has a strong, differentiated, low-risk business model. In fiscal 2015, 82% of its stores were in areas with populations of fewer than 20,000 people.
Understanding SolarCity’s Business Strategy
Business expansion is crucial for companies like SolarCity, which intends to expand its presence via partnerships with homebuilders and industry leaders.
An Overview of Casey’s Business Strategies
Casey follows both organic and inorganic expansion strategies for its growth. In fiscal 2015, the company opened 45 new stores and acquired 36 stores.
A Quick Look at Casey’s Business Model
Casey’s business model focuses on opening stores in smaller towns, where the population is lower and competition is minimal.
Company Overview: An Introduction to Casey’s General Stores
Casey’s General Stores’ strong and differentiated business model has resulted in the company’s delivering total returns of 27% in the last year.
Why Did China’s GDP Grow in 1Q16?
According to the NBS (National Bureau of Statistics of China), China’s GDP grew 6.7% in 1Q16.
Why Is China Such an Important Market for Disney?
Disney’s Zootopia earned $23.5 million at the Chinese box office between February 29 and March 6, 2016, and was ranked second at the box office in China.
Estée Lauder’s Aveda Haircare Brand’s Healthy Growth in 2Q16
Estée Lauder’s (EL) haircare segment’s revenue increased 8.7% in reported terms and 14% on a constant-currency basis to $0.15 billion in fiscal 2Q16.
What’s the Valuation of The Fresh Market Deal?
The transaction value of the deal between Apollo and The Fresh Market stands at $1,334 million. Apollo is paying 7.9x the EBITDA.
What Are Analysts’ Recommendations for Alibaba?
As of March 4, 2016, Alibaba (BABA) has generated returns of -16.1% for the trailing 12 months and -15.3% in the trailing-one-month period.Macroeconomic Analysis NCEAX: Robust 4Q15 but Dismal YTD Performance
The Neuberger Berman Greater China Equity Fund – Class A (NCEAX) adopts the value-bias strategy, and its objective is to seek long-term capital return in up and down markets.
What’s the Key to The Fresh Market’s Profitability?
Compared with other food retail chains, The Fresh Market’s performance in terms of profitability has been best-in-class.