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Walmart Posts Q3 Sales Beat, Raises Guidance: Analysts Expect Strong Earnings Growth Ahead
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 3:46pm | 1064Read More...Here are some key takeaways from analyst coverage of Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) after the retailer reported upbeat third-quarter sales. Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane maintained a Buy rating, while raising the price target from $81 to $93. Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli reiterated a Buy...
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Costco's Strong Q4 Performance Sparks Mixed Analyst Reactions As Stock Slides
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 10:35am | 1003Read More...Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) shares were down in early trading on Friday, even after the company reported upbeat results for its fiscal fourth quarter. The company reported its results amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways. Truist Securities On Costco...
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Dick's Sporting Goods Delivers Q2 Beat, Analysts Deem Stock Weakness A 'Buying Opportunity'
Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 1:10pm | 566Read More...Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE:DKS) shares dropped in early trading on Thursday as the retailer reported fiscal second-quarter results. The company reported its results amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways. Bank of America Securities analyst Robert Ohmes...
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Lowe's Q2 Earnings Reflect Pro Strength, DIY Weakness, Analysts Say: How Retailer Stacks Up To Home Depot
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 11:53am | 972Read More...Lowe’s Companies Inc (NYSE:LOW) shares remained volatile in early trading on Wednesday, after the company reported mixed results for its fiscal second quarter. The company reported its results amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways. BofA Securities On Lowe...
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Costco Hikes Membership Fees At Long Last; Analysts Caution Of 'Sell The News' Event, Point To Stock Underperformance After Last 3 Hikes
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 1:32pm | 1001Read More...Retailer Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) announced a membership fee increase Wednesday after market close. The company's new fee increase will see members paying an additional $5 annually for its Gold Star and Business levels and an additional $10 annually for its Executive memberships....
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Lowe's Reports Gains Despite Tough Market Conditions: 8 Analysts Break Down Q1 Results
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 11:25am | 998Read More...Lowe’s Companies Inc (NYSE:LOW) Tuesday reported better-than-expected results for its first quarter. The results came amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways. Goldman Sachs On Lowe’s Companies Analyst Kate McShane reiterated a Buy rating, while raising the...
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Will Home Depot Continue To Weather Macro Challenges? 'Continued Softness In Discretionary Projects,' But 'Compelling Recovery Opportunity,' Say Analysts
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 12:55pm | 823Read More...Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) shares were climbing in early trading on Wednesday, despite the company reporting disappointing first-quarter sales. The results came amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways. Truist Securities On Home Depot Analyst Scot Ciccarelli reiterated a...
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Costco Executes Well Despite Uncertainty, Analyst Says: 'Stock Isn't Cheap, But Its Strategic Position Is Extremely Rare'
Friday, March 8, 2024 - 4:59pm | 754Read More...Retailer Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Analysts size up the results and what's next for Costco stock, which trades near all-time highs. Truist analyst Scot Ciccarelli has a Buy rating and raises the price target...
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Here's Why DA Davidson Is Recommending Best Buy, Target, Walmart
Friday, August 14, 2020 - 4:05pm | 544Read More...DA Davidson analysts initiated coverage of a handful of retailers Friday and rated them based on their exposure to the current "stay, play, earn, and learn from home" environment. Michael Baker initiated coverage of Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE: BBY) with a Buy rating and a $118 price...
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Pharma Supplier Charles River Laboratories Has Leading Competitive Position, Raymond James Says In Upgrade
Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 10:58am | 404Read More...Charles River Laboratories Intl. Inc (NYSE: CRL), a provider of products and services to pharmaceutical companies, is a market share leader that's well-positioned for expansion, according to Raymond James. The Analyst Analyst Michael Baker upgraded Charles River Laboratories from...
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Raymond James Projects 'Rising Momentum' At Catalent Driven By Biologics Expansion
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 2:57pm | 354Read More...Catalent, Inc. (NYSE: CTLT)’s plans for expansion of its biologics segment are likely to bring the stock back after weak second-quarter comps and reaccelerate growth through 2019, according to Raymond James. The Analyst Michael Baker of Raymond James upgraded Catalent from Market Perform to...
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2 Analysts Discuss Why Express Scripts Could Lose From A Humana Takeover
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 10:10am | 522Read More...Shares of Humana Inc (NYSE: HUM) soared higher on Friday after reports surfaced that the company hired bankers to evaluate a sale of itself. Analysts at Stifel suggested a $230 to $240 per share price tag on any deal. On Monday, analysts at both Cowen and Raymond James discussed why a possible...
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Analysts Lukewarm On Williams-Sonoma
Friday, March 20, 2015 - 7:38am | 258Read More...Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s (NYSE: WSM) long-term earnings growth story remains intact but the company faces tempered investor expectations for 2015, analysts said Thursday. The specialty retailer closed down nearly 3 percent at $79.42 after posting a disappointing 2015 outlook partly because of a West...
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Analysts On Dicks Sporting Goods: 'Pain Mostly Behind Us'
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 - 9:54pm | 277Read More...Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE: DKS) faces pressure from winter weather and a West Coast port slowdown, but troubles from its golf and hunting segments are abating, analysts said Wednesday. The Pittsburgh-based retailer was little changed Wednesday, closing at $55.98, after beating fourth-...
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Analysts: Buyout Chatter Overshadows PetSmart Q3
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 3:33pm | 254Read More...PetSmart, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: PETM) third-quarter results continued to be overshadowed Wednesday by prospects that the retailer could get bought out, analysts said. Phoenix-based PetSmart gained nearly 6 percent Wednesday to $77.91 per share. Along with beating third-quarter earnings...
