Costco Wholesale Corp

The Redbook Index released the same-store weekly data on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

Costco’s top line has grown at an average rate of 11.9% in the past five quarters. On average, the company’s adjusted EPS increased 17.9%.

Costco (COST) has managed to increase its earnings at a rapid pace in the past several quarters.

Costco (COST) reported lower-than-expected fiscal 2Q18 earnings (period ended February 18, 2018) results on March 7, 2018.

Target (TGT) reported mixed fiscal 4Q17 results on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.

Analysts expect Walmart to report adjusted EPS of $1.37, a 5.4% rise YoY. It has improved its earnings in the first three quarters of the current fiscal year.

Costco has impressed with its sales performances in the past several months despite increased competition from online players and deep discounters.

Kroger (KR) recorded a 9.6% YoY increase in EPS in fiscal 4Q16, reaching 57 cents, as compared to the consensus estimate of 54 cents per share.

Target’s management expects its EPS to stabilize in fiscal 2018. Management expects solid growth during the second half of the fiscal year.

Margins remained pressured Similar to peers, Costco Wholesale (COST) saw its margins pressured in fiscal 1Q18. Increased investments in growth initiatives and lower pricing to fend off competition from Amazon (AMZN) in the grocery space are taking a toll on the profitability of mass US (SPY) merchandisers. Whereas rising digital sales and fulfillment costs have […]

Following its strong fiscal 1H17 results, Target’s management lifted its fiscal 2017 adjusted outlook during the fiscal 2Q17 conference call.

Among the 29 analysts covering Costco stock, 72.0% suggested a “buy,” and 28.0% recommended a “hold” rating.

Target (TGT) is expanding its small-format store base and expects to open 28 new small-format stores this year.

Retail e-commerce giant Amazon (AMZN) has expanded its online grocery delivery service from its Whole Foods stores to more cities across the United States.

Thanks to Costco’s strong fundamentals, its stock has risen 24.7% so far this year. But has the company’s stellar run made it uninvestable?

The S&P 500 Consumer Staples sector rose 0.15% on December 19. Costco Wholesale (COST) and Altria Group (MO) were the top performers.

Costco (COST) impressed investors with its sales growth rate in fiscal 2018.

American Express (AXP) has been using its strong balance sheet position to consistently declare dividends to its shareholders.

Lowe’s inventory turnover came in at 4.1x in fiscal 2015 compared to 4.9x for Home Depot (HD).

According to the US Census Bureau, wholesale inventories stood at $585.9 billion at the end of October.

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Co-branding relationships are an important part of the American Express business model. The costs of renewing and extending these relationships is increasing.

Walmart (WMT) is scheduled to release its earnings report for 3Q16 on November 17, 2015. Analysts project Walmart’s adjusted EPS to come in at $0.98 in 3Q16, a decline of 14.9% year-over-year.

As of August 10, 2107, Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) stock was trading at a 12-month forward PE (price-to-earnings) of 18.2x.

Same-store sales growth came in at 1.5% in 3Q16 for Walmart US compared to 0.4% in 3Q15. Target’s (TGT) same-store sales grew 1.9% in 3Q16, driven by both higher traffic and transaction size.

Target is scheduled to announce its third-quarter results on November 20. Analysts expect Target to maintain its growth momentum.

Of the 32 analysts covering Costco (COST), 69.0% have rated the stock as a “buy” as of April 5. The stock has been rated as a “hold” by 31% of these analysts.

Competitive rivalry is extremely strong in the organic and natural food industry. More companies are entering and expanding their presence in the industry.

Casey’s, as per the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), falls under the sub-category of gas stations with convenience stores.

There aren’t many large brick-and-mortar players left in the market. The industry faced stiff competition from online retailers like Amazon (AMZN).

Casey’s General Stores’ (CASY) stock price rose 1.6% and closed at $106.49 on September 6. The company delivered an earnings beat with its 1Q18 results.

Recently, Goldman Sachs upgraded Walmart (WMT) stock to a “buy” from “neutral” and increased its target price to $84.00 from $78.00.

Walmart (WMT) is trading at record highs thanks to its healthy sales growth and its ability to maintain market share despite heightened competition in the grocery space.

Target declared its fiscal 4Q16 and 2016 results on February 24, overshooting the market consensus for the ninth straight quarter. Its fiscal 4Q16 revenues came in at $21.63 billion.

On March 15, Walmart’s executive vice president provided an investor update at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer & Retail Tech Broker Conference.

Costco’s suppliers include companies like PepsiCo (PEP), Procter & Gamble (PG), and the Kraft Heinz Company (KHC). No single supplier accounts for over 5% of revenue.

Walmart’s strategic priorities include building omni-channel capabilities, growing its top line faster, focusing on core assets and capital discipline, and generating stronger shareholder returns.

We think the final tally for holiday retail sales could differ from the gloomy picture some of the initial estimates had painted.

On March 6, 2014, grocery store operators Safeway and Albertsons announced a merger agreement valued at approximately $9 billion.

The dividend and share buybacks are likely to provide some appeasement to Walmart shareholders in the face of anticipated headwinds. But what’s behind the value return plan are more troublesome.

Sam’s Club reported $52.3 billion in sales (excluding fuel) in fiscal 2016, up 1.4% YoY. Comps growth for the segment came in at 0.4%.

The Porter’s Five Forces model is extensively used for assessing the nature of competition and attractiveness in an industry.

Walmart (WMT) reported mixed fiscal 4Q18 results on February 20, 2018. After its results were released, Walmart stock fell more than 10%.

As of September 19, 2016, Walmart (WMT) was trading at a 12-month forward PE multiple of 16.6x, which is slightly above its YTD average forward PE of 16.4x.

Walmart has updated its capital expenditure projections for fiscal 2016. It expects to spend $12.4 billion in fiscal 2016, in the middle of the $11.6–$12.9 billion guidance range provided earlier.

The average store-only shopper spends ~$1,400 per year at Walmart, while the online-only shopper spends ~$200.

On May 12, 2017, Walmart (WMT) was trading at a 12-month forward PE multiple of 17.5x.

The majority of analysts covering Target (TGT) remain neutral on the stock.

The majority of analysts covering Walmart (WMT) stock continue to have a neutral stance on the company’s prospects. About 50.0% of them have rated the stock a “hold.”

Target (TGT) has managed to report improved comparable-store sales (or comps) in the past three quarters, as the company’s turnaround plans have begun to yield results.

Target’s top line is expected to benefit from its booming digital business, which is growing at a brisk pace and meaningfully contributing to its growth.

Costco (COST) continues to generate an industry-leading comparable-store sales growth rate despite increased competition and rivals ramping up their digital platforms.

Earlier this month, Costco (COST) announced that 750 of its big box stores would support Apple Pay.

US mass merchandisers benefited from lower energy prices at the pump, lower inflation, a competitive pricing environment, and an improving labor market.

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Analysts expect Costco (COST) to post adjusted earnings of $2.01 per share, representing a YoY (year-over-year) growth of 13.6%.

Target shares fell more than 15% in November following the company’s third-quarter results, which reflected continued pressure on the margins.

On October 4, Costco reported its fourth-quarter results for the period ending on September 2. The company finished the year on a strong note.

Price-matching policies are gaining traction among leading retailers aiming to lure customers and gain a competitive edge during the holiday season.

Retailers were impacted as jobless claims rose in the US for the week ending April 4, 2015. An increase in jobless claims indicates declining household income.

After seeing stellar growth in 2017, Walmart (WMT) stock underperformed in the first six months of 2018.

Target (TGT) sustained its sales momentum in the fiscal first quarter. The company’s growth measures have started to hold ground.

On Wednesday, Costco (NASDAQ:COST) reported its net sales for June. For the five weeks ended on July 5, the company reported net sales of $16.18 billion.

Kroger will likely announce its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on Thursday. The expectations are high for the company’s first-quarter sales.

Costco’s (NASDAQ:COST) sales rose 7.5% YoY to $12.55 billion in the four weeks ended May 31. The company’s comparable sales grew 5.4% YoY in May.

Costco (NASDAQ:COST) posted mixed results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 after the markets closed on May 28. Lower traffic took a toll on the company.

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) will likely announce its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 after the markets close on May 28.

Target (NYSE:TGT) reported its first-quarter results on May 20. For the quarter, the company reported revenues of $19.62 billion.

Retail giant Walmart (NYSE:WMT) proved its might with strong results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 despite the COVID-19 crisis.

Mass merchandiser Walmart (NYSE:WMT) is scheduled to declare its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 on May 19. What can investors expect?

The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t spare Costco (NASDAQ:COST). The company’s net sales fell by 1.8% YoY to $11.39 billion for the retail month of April.

Today, Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) reported weak results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended on March 28. COVID-19 has hurt the company.

In the latest business update, Target disclosed that its comparable sales have risen by over 7% quarter-to-date in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.

On Wednesday, BMO Capital upgraded Target (NYSE:TGT) from a “market perform” to “outperform” rating. The firm also raised its 12-month target price.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) earned a “buy” recommendation from Citi on April 8. Walmart is well-positioned due to the spike in demand for consumables.

As expected, Costco’s sales continued to rise at a steady pace in March due to panic buying and stockpiling related to the coronavirus.

Costco (NASDAQ:COST), like Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Target (NYSE:TGT), is one of the companies that’s benefiting amid the coronavirus pandemic.

On Wednesday, Target withdrew its guidance for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2020 due to uncertainty arising from the coronavirus outbreak.

Analysts are optimistic about Walmart (NYSE:WMT) even though the US stock market crashed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

On Thursday, Costco announced its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 after the market close. The company reported revenues of $39.07 billion.

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Kroger’s performance in recent quarters compared to its peers has left its investors unimpressed. In 2019, Kroger stock rose 5.4%.

Higher sales could support Costco stock. Analysts project high-single-digit growth in Costco’s top line in fiscal 2020 despite tough comparisons.

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Costco Wholesale (COST) has been growing its top line consistently, thanks to its impressive comparable sales growth. Let’s take a closer look.

Target stock is trading near the record high and close to its 52-week high of $130.24. The stock has more than doubled from its 52-week low of $64.43.

Costco Wholesale (COST) reported its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 after the financial markets closed on Thursday.

Costco will announce its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 after the markets close on Thursday. The sales and earnings will likely rise.

Kroger’s earnings growth decelerated sequentially. The adjusted EPS fell on a YoY (year-over-year) basis and didn’t meet analysts’ expectations.

Cowen is positive on Target (TGT) stock. Store remodeling, competitive pricing, and a focus on merchandising should support Target’s comps growth in 2020.

Kroger is set to announce its fiscal 2019 third-quarter earnings results before the market opens on December 5. Here’s what we expect.

So far, Target (TGT) shares have generated significant returns this year. The stock has risen about 89% year-to-date as of November 29.

This restaurant industry does well when the economy is expanding and poorly when the economy is contracting. In other words, it’s cyclical.

The e-commerce market growth is partly responsible for the slowdown in the physical retail market. However, this hasn’t impacted the growth in Apple’s (AAPL) retail stores.

The Census Bureau Index is a broad barometer of the retail sales, whereas the Redbook and ICSC Indexes only include chain store sales.

Walmart (WMT), the world’s largest retailer, is scheduled to report its results for fiscal 4Q16 and fiscal 2016 on February 18. It’s been a mixed year for the company.

Wage costs are expected to be a headwind for Walmart. On February 20, Walmart made the second round of wage increases for over 1.2 million staff.