Tag: The Gap

  • Apparel Stores: Jos. A. Bank Clothiers (NASDAQ:JOSB), The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS), American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO), Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN)

    Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. (NASDAQ:JOSB) is seen as moving a bit closer to a possible combination with Men’s Wearhouse Inc., as the companies announced that they are exchanging confidential information. Jos. A. Bank last week rejected the latest acquisition bid of $1.78 billion, or $63.50 a share, from Men’s Wearhouse. Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc (NASDAQ:JOSB) shares after opening at $64.23 moved to $64.32 on last trade day and at the end of the day closed at $64.27. Company price to sales ratio in past twelve months was calculated as 1.75 and price to cash ratio as 5.29. Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc (NASDAQ:JOSB) showed a positive weekly performance of 0.03%.

    Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) announced its plans to open five franchise-operated Old Navy stores in the Philippines in 2014, an important pillar of the company’s international growth strategy for the brand. The first two Old Navy stores will open in Manila in March and there are plans to open three more stores in the second half of the year for a total of five Old Navy stores in 2014. The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) shares advanced 0.73% in last trading session and ended the day on $40.17. GPS return on equity ratio is recorded as 40.50% and its return on assets is 16.50%. The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) yearly performance is 13.60%.

    American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) has had a dream ride so far. Symbolizing the ideal American dream, the retailer has had it way selling its range of clothing and personal care products and being accepted by Gen X as its status symbol. But the brand is facing stiff competition from other retailers and whether AEO will remain standing in a sea of brand names is a story that only time will tell. American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) shares moved up 1.65% in last trading session and was closed at $12.32 while trading in range of $12.14 – $12.44 – American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) year to date (YTD) performance is -14.44%.

    Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) has a PEG ratio of 1.31. Urban Outfitters’ trailing-twelve-month EPS is $1.89. Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) weekly performance is -0.05%. On last trading day company shares ended up $36.36. Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is 0.38%. Analysts mean target price for the company is $43.84.