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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Tilly's, Shoe Carnival, Urban Outfitters, DSW and Express
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 16, 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 Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS - Free Report) , Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL - Free Report) , Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN - Free Report) , DSW Inc. and Express, Inc. .
September proved to be a good month for apparel retailers. According to research firm Retail Metrics, total same-store sales for apparel retailers came in at 7.9%. Half of the apparel retailers, who are still reporting monthly comparable store sales, recorded increases in September. This definitely is a sign that the apparel industry is on solid ground.
September was particularly good as it marks the late back-to-school season. Now, with the holiday season approaching, apparel sales are likely to get a boost once again. Moreover, with consumer confidence touching record highs and the economy in good health, the apparel industry is poised to perform well in the near term. Given this scenario, it makes apparel stocks must haves for your portfolio.
Apparel Sales Jump in September
Per Retail Metrics, total September same-store sales for apparel retailers came in at 7.9%, up from 7.8% from the year-ago period and compares with a 6.2% and 7.5% increase in August and July, respectively. It goes without saying that the apparel industry is on firm ground. September is considered the late back-to-school season. The late back-to-school selling was one of the major factors behind giving apparel sales a boost.
Apparel stocks have been doing well for a while now and the recent jump proves that consumers are willing to spend more on apparels and shoes. Also, United States’ economic performance has been a key to the impressive show put up by the apparel industry. Moreover, higher wages, robust business and consumer confidence have provided a strong tailwind for the industry.
Apparel Industry Likely to Perform Well
The apparel industry is likely to put up an impressive show in the near term with the holiday season approaching. The holiday season is typically one of the best times for retailers, which sees a jump in sales. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), holiday retail sales are projected to increase significantly this year and reach around $721 billion in the November-December period.
Per the NRF, holiday retail sales registered its best increase in 2017 since the Great Recession. In 2017, retail sales during the last two months of the year climbed 5.5% to reach $691.9 billion. This clearly indicates that the apparel industry has been steadily growing.
Moreover, retailers are set to hire a record number of workers for the upcoming holiday season. Per the NRF, American retailers are expected to hire between 585,000 and 650,000 workers for the November-December holiday period, higher than 582,500 in 2017.
Our Choices
Understandably, apparel industry has been performing well for a while now and is on solid ground. Further, with robust consumer confidence, higher wages, and record low unemployment, an increasing number of Americans are willing to spend more. And with the holiday season approaching, which is considered one of the best times for retailers, apparel stocks are poised to perform well in the near term.
This is why picking apparel stocks still looks like a smart option. However, picking winning stocks may be difficult. We have narrowed down our search to the following stocks based on a good Zacks Rank and other relevant metrics.
Tilly's, Inc. is a specialty retailer in the action sports industry selling clothing, shoes and accessories.
Tilly's sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The company has expected earnings growth of 38.5% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has improved by 11.1% over the last 60 days.
Shoe Carnival, Inc. is one of the nation's largest family footwear retailers, offering a broad assortment of moderately priced dress, casual and athletic footwear for men, women and children with emphasis on national and regional name brands.
The company has expected earnings growth of 45% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has improved by 6.4% over the last 60 days. The stock sports a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Urban Outfitters, Inc. is an innovative specialty retailer and wholesaler which offers a variety of lifestyle merchandise.
Urban Outfitters carries a Zacks Rank #1. The company has expected earnings growth of 59.3% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has improved by 6% over the last 60 days.
DSW Inc. is a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer that offers a wide selection of brand name and designer dress, casual and athletic footwear and accessories for women, men and kids.
DSW Inc sports a Zacks Rank #1. The company has expected earnings growth of 13.8% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has improved by 6.8% over the last 60 days.
Express, Inc. is a specialty retailer of women's and men's apparel in the United States. The Company operates retail outlets in high-traffic shopping malls, lifestyle centers and street locations across the United States.
Express, Inchas a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company has expected earnings growth of 27.8% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has improved by 9.5% over the last 60 days.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Tilly's, Shoe Carnival, Urban Outfitters, DSW and Express
For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – October 16, 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 Tilly's, Inc. (TLYS - Free Report) , Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL - Free Report) , Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN - Free Report) , DSW Inc. and Express, Inc. .
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Here are highlights from Monday’s Analyst Blog:
Apparel Sales Jump in September: 5 Stocks to Buy
September proved to be a good month for apparel retailers. According to research firm Retail Metrics, total same-store sales for apparel retailers came in at 7.9%. Half of the apparel retailers, who are still reporting monthly comparable store sales, recorded increases in September. This definitely is a sign that the apparel industry is on solid ground.
September was particularly good as it marks the late back-to-school season. Now, with the holiday season approaching, apparel sales are likely to get a boost once again. Moreover, with consumer confidence touching record highs and the economy in good health, the apparel industry is poised to perform well in the near term. Given this scenario, it makes apparel stocks must haves for your portfolio.
Apparel Sales Jump in September
Per Retail Metrics, total September same-store sales for apparel retailers came in at 7.9%, up from 7.8% from the year-ago period and compares with a 6.2% and 7.5% increase in August and July, respectively. It goes without saying that the apparel industry is on firm ground. September is considered the late back-to-school season. The late back-to-school selling was one of the major factors behind giving apparel sales a boost.
Apparel stocks have been doing well for a while now and the recent jump proves that consumers are willing to spend more on apparels and shoes. Also, United States’ economic performance has been a key to the impressive show put up by the apparel industry. Moreover, higher wages, robust business and consumer confidence have provided a strong tailwind for the industry.
Apparel Industry Likely to Perform Well
The apparel industry is likely to put up an impressive show in the near term with the holiday season approaching. The holiday season is typically one of the best times for retailers, which sees a jump in sales. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), holiday retail sales are projected to increase significantly this year and reach around $721 billion in the November-December period.
Per the NRF, holiday retail sales registered its best increase in 2017 since the Great Recession. In 2017, retail sales during the last two months of the year climbed 5.5% to reach $691.9 billion. This clearly indicates that the apparel industry has been steadily growing.
Moreover, retailers are set to hire a record number of workers for the upcoming holiday season. Per the NRF, American retailers are expected to hire between 585,000 and 650,000 workers for the November-December holiday period, higher than 582,500 in 2017.
Our Choices
Understandably, apparel industry has been performing well for a while now and is on solid ground. Further, with robust consumer confidence, higher wages, and record low unemployment, an increasing number of Americans are willing to spend more. And with the holiday season approaching, which is considered one of the best times for retailers, apparel stocks are poised to perform well in the near term.
This is why picking apparel stocks still looks like a smart option. However, picking winning stocks may be difficult. We have narrowed down our search to the following stocks based on a good Zacks Rank and other relevant metrics.
Tilly's, Inc. is a specialty retailer in the action sports industry selling clothing, shoes and accessories.
Tilly's sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The company has expected earnings growth of 38.5% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has improved by 11.1% over the last 60 days.
Shoe Carnival, Inc. is one of the nation's largest family footwear retailers, offering a broad assortment of moderately priced dress, casual and athletic footwear for men, women and children with emphasis on national and regional name brands.
The company has expected earnings growth of 45% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has improved by 6.4% over the last 60 days. The stock sports a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Urban Outfitters, Inc. is an innovative specialty retailer and wholesaler which offers a variety of lifestyle merchandise.
Urban Outfitters carries a Zacks Rank #1. The company has expected earnings growth of 59.3% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has improved by 6% over the last 60 days.
DSW Inc. is a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer that offers a wide selection of brand name and designer dress, casual and athletic footwear and accessories for women, men and kids.
DSW Inc sports a Zacks Rank #1. The company has expected earnings growth of 13.8% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has improved by 6.8% over the last 60 days.
Express, Inc. is a specialty retailer of women's and men's apparel in the United States. The Company operates retail outlets in high-traffic shopping malls, lifestyle centers and street locations across the United States.
Express, Inchas a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company has expected earnings growth of 27.8% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has improved by 9.5% over the last 60 days.
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It could become the mother of all technological revolutions. Apple sold a mere 1 billion iPhones in 10 years but a new breakthrough is expected to generate more than 27 billion devices in just 3 years, creating a $1.7 trillion market. Zacks has just released a Special Report that spotlights this fast-emerging phenomenon and 6 tickers for taking advantage of it. If you don't buy now, you may kick yourself in 2020.
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Continuous coverage is provided for a universe of 1,150 publicly traded stocks. Our analysts are organized by industry which gives them keen insights to developments that affect company profits and stock performance. Recommendations and target prices are six-month time horizons.
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 nearly tripled the market from 1988 through 2015. Its average gain has been a stellar +26% per year. See these high-potential stocks free >>.
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