AMERICAN apparel giant Aeropostale Inc. (NYSE:ARO) opened in Cebu last week, with hopes of setting up a total of 12 stores this year in the country. The brand, exclusively distributed by Stores Specialist Inc., a member of the Rustan’s Group of Companies, currently has seven stores. Its branch in the new wing of the Ayala Center Cebu is its sixth store. Aeropostale Inc. (NYSE:ARO) net profit margin is -10.10% and weekly performance is -23.37%. On last trading day company shares ended up $3.41. Analysts mean target price for the company is $5.63. Aeropostale Inc. (NYSE:ARO) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -31.30%.
On Thursday, American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) said it would close 150 of its stores over the next three years. American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) shares advanced 0.93% in last trading session and ended the day on $10.87. AEO gross Margin is 33.70% and its return on assets is 4.80%.American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) quarterly performance is -20.37%.
Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST) reported Q1 EPS of $1.15, in-line with the analyst estimate of $1.15. Revenue for the quarter came in at $2.68 billion versus the consensus estimate of $2.69 billion. Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) shares moved up 1.10% in last trading session and was closed at $68.85, while trading in range of $67.86 – $69.25. Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) year to date (YTD) performance is -7.86%.
The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) announced that its profit for the first quarter had fallen by 22%, as the results for the clothing chain were hurt by a slow start for spring sales and fluctuations in foreign currency. The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) ended the last trading day at $41.14. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 1.86% and price to cash ratio as 11.91.The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) showed a negative weekly performance of -0.72%.
Investors in upscale retailer Nordstrom (NYSE:JWN) have enjoyed a spectacular week with the stock rising nearly 15% after its recent results. The market took heart from Nordstrom’s overall trading performance and the announcement that it is seeking a partner for its credit card receivables. Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) net profit margin is 5.70% and weekly performance is -3.83%. On last trading day company shares ended up $67.85. Analysts mean target price for the company is $69.96. Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 8.56%.