Tag: The Gap

  • Apparel Stores: Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN), The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS), Chico’s FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS), The Wet Seal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTSL), Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST)

    Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $686.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $680.61 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.32 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Urban Outfitters will post $1.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) net profit margin is 8.70% and weekly performance is 2.14%. On last trading day company shares ended up $33.46. Analysts mean target price for the company is $42.23. Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -5.39%.

    On 7 JUNE The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) announced that the company is partnering with USAID to invest in the social and economic growth of Burma. By producing its products from two factories in Rangoon, Gap Inc. becomes the first American retailer to enter the Burma market. The company’s partnership with USAID will help lay the foundation for Gap Inc. to provide growth and economic opportunities for women in the country. The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) shares fell -0.59% in last trading session and ended the day on $40.74. GPS Gross Margin is 38.40% and its return on assets is 15.40%. The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) quarterly performance is -0.76%.

    Chico’s FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS) reported that the women’s clothing chain is considering its options in a private equity-led buyout. The report, yet to be confirmed, has lifted the company’s market valuation by about $280 million. Chico’s FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS) shares moved down -0.68% in last trading session and was closed at $16.73, while trading in range of $16.62 – $16.99. Chico’s FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS) year to date (YTD) performance is -10.77%.

    On 28 MAY The Wet Seal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTSL) reported first quarter 2014 results. The Wet Seal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTSL) ‘s net sales in the reported quarter was 16.9% to $116.7 million from $140.4 million in the prior-year period. Net sales marginally missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $117.0 million. The Wet Seal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTSL) ended the last trading day at $0.811. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 6.86% and price to cash ratio as 1.26. The Wet Seal, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTSL) showed a positive weekly performance of 1.37%.

    On 22 MAY Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) reported $1.02 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the analysts’ consensus estimate of $1.02. The company had revenue of $2.74 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.75 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.07 earnings per share. Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST)’s revenue was down .7% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that Ross Stores will post $4.21 EPS for the current fiscal year. Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) net profit margin is 8.20% and weekly performance is -2.51%. On last trading day company shares ended up $66.78. Analysts mean target price for the company is $77.64. Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -3.07%