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  • Which Apparel Retailer Is Worth Buying Now?

    By Anh HOANG - May 24, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, AEO, BKE

    Are you interested in investing in a debt-free retailer that has generated double-digit returns on invested capital in the past ten years? Moreover, this retailer has also consistently produced positive free cash flow during the same period. Well the, take a look at The Buckle (NYSE: BKE). In the past twelve months, The Buckle has matched the S&P 500’s overall return of around 29%-30%.

    Three reasons to more »

  • This Company Could Be in Trouble Financially, Be Careful

    By Alexander Cho - May 23, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, JCP, LTD

    J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) reported an extremely disappointing quarter with the performance metrics pointing to a rather abrupt decline in sales and earnings. The financial press has been talking about the continuous decline of J.C. Penney and whether the business can remain solvent. I have to air on the side of caution with this company. After all, anything can happen in retail.

    The earnings run down plus some more »

  • Does Young and Hip Win the Clothing War?

    By Stephanie Faris - May 16, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, AEO, GPS

    Just as Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) was showing major earnings improvements, the teen-oriented clothier is once again courting controversy. This time, the trouble stems from comments made by CEO Michael S. Jeffries in 2006. The comments resurfaced thanks to a book titled The New Rules of Retail. As petitions are circulated and social media masses post angry comments, investors are nervously watching their investments in the company.

    But will Jeffries more »

  • Gap's Rise and Abercrombie's Potential Decline

    By John Timmes - May 16, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, AEO, GPS, TGT

    Gap (NYSE: GPS) was up nearly 5% on a strong sale report released last Friday.  Net sales for the first quarter rose 7%, and net sales for April were up 5%. 

    Gap has approximately 3,100 company-operated apparel retail stores and 300 franchised stores in 90 countries. The company operates under three main brands: Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic. The three brands each operate at different price points. Old more »

  • A Bargain Remains in the Apparel Business

    By Matthew Frankel - May 15, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, ARO, AEO

    American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is one of the leading specialty retailers targeting the younger consumers (and the young at heart). With rising revenues, a pretty solid track record of earnings, and one of the better dividend yields in the sector, American Eagle seems to be doing just fine. Additionally, despite their success, shares are still about 18% below their 52-week high, at a time when the entire market seems more »

  • The Retail Sector Sports Some Great Returns

    By Alexander Cho - May 15, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, LTD, LULU, SPY, XRT

    When you think of teen apparel you probably think of names like Gap, perhaps Victoria’s Secret, or maybe even Ralph Lauren. Somehow retail continues to do an extremely impressive job of generating yields. Let me illustrate this for you.

    Economics of retail

    After the 50% decline in the valuation of the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEMKT: XRT), along with a 50% decline in the SPDRs S&P 500 more »

  • Has Abercrombie Finally Lost its Cool?

    By AnnaLisa Kraft - May 10, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, LTD, BKE, URBN

    What Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) has been doing to promote their brand as exclusive is, to put it mildly, not cool. In their pursuit to attract the Queen Bees and Homecoming Kings, the elite of teen consumers, their strategy is to dissuade fully half (and possibly more) of their addressable market from buying their product.

    So not cool

    CEO Michael Jeffries has been the mastermind behind the publicly stated corporate more »

  • 3 Attractive Stocks in the Apparel Business

    By Victor Selva - May 8, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, GPS, LTD

    The apparel retail arena is highly contested. Three major worldwide players, Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD), Gap (NYSE: GPS) and Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF), offer interesting investment opportunities and are trading at reasonable price-to-earnings ratios while offering substantial dividend yields. Let's take a closer look at these firms and try and decide whether they are worth our trust or not.

    A catching brand

    This retail giant is known worldwide for more »

  • Outrageous Pay Package Companies to Avoid

    By AnnaLisa Kraft - May 3, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, CBS, URBN, DIS

    There's a funny ad in the Washington Post for bespoke suits. Their CFO suit special goes for $1,299 (3 suits, 8 shirts), the CEO special is $1,699 and  the Board of Directors special is $2,499. What would the average worker suit special be if it were tied to pay comparatively... $1.69.  That's how much more some CEOs are making compared to their workers.

    That more »

  • Grab a Teenager and Buy Some Stocks

    By Candice Munroe - April 29, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, AEO, BKE, URBN

    If I use an investing strategy borrowed from Peter Lynch and go to the mall, what do I find new and exciting companies? My teenagers, fickle bunch that they are, are regular mall attendees and have their so-called fingers on the pulse of the shopping circuit.

    The tried and tested is Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF). I dutifully offer to swing by the Abercombie & Fitch store, but recently have gotten a more »

  • Buy This Stock Before It Rockets Upward

    By Ted Cooper - April 24, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, AEO, GES

    Teen fashion retailing is a tough business with cutthroat competition and uncertainty at every corner. Ubiquitous brands are necessary in order to compete, but provide no competitive advantage -- one season of poor merchandising can set a company back over a year as it sheds inventory.

    Retailers in general tend to have volatile stock prices; investors overreact to one quarter's same-store-sales figure and push the stock higher or lower than more »

  • 5 Reasons This Retailer Is Priced To Outperform

    By Chad Henage - April 18, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, AEO, GPS, BKE

    It's rare when a fashion retailer can stay relevant for a long time. However, that is exactly what American Eagle (NYSE: AEO) has managed to do. I remember first noticing the company from articles on Fool.com, and hearing the company compared to Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF). Taking a page from Peter Lynch's investing process, I decided to visit my local mall to see if the stores were more »

  • 5 Reasons This Retailer Is Priced To Outperform

    By Chad Henage - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, AEO, GPS, BKE

    It's rare when a fashion retailer can stay relevant for a long time. However, that is exactly what American Eagle (NYSE: AEO) has managed to do. I remember first noticing the company from articles on Fool.com, and hearing the company compared to Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF). Taking a page from Peter Lynch's investing process, I decided to visit my local mall to see if the stores were more »

  • Buy Up this Apparel Company

    By Marshall Hargrave - April 11, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, AEO, GPS

    The rumors that Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) is a buyout candidate started well over a year ago, and although the buyout might be abandoned for now, investors could still be able to find long-term value in this dividend-paying apparel retailer. 

    When the rumors started flying, some reports suggested that Abercrombie & Fitch could fetch as much as $70 per share. Since then the stock has taken investors on quite a ride more »

  • Gap Price Target

    By Austin Higgins - April 11, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, AEO, GPS

    Gap (NYSE: GPS) stock has experienced a sharp rise in price over the last month. It has gained 14% in a matter of a few weeks, and analysts have price targets ranging from $39.20 to $51 per share. Does this stock have the ability to gain another 9.47%, or even 42%?

    Gap owns and operates 3,000 stores worldwide. It has three major clothing line brands: Old Navy more »

  • How Important Are E-Commerce Sales to This Specialty Retailer's Stock?

    By Ashit Gulati - April 10, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, AEO, URBN

    With the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets, Internet penetration is also rapidly increasing. According to the latest research published by Forrester, this year's U.S. online retail sales should represent a 12% increase versus 2012 levels. Further, by 2017, the total estimated size of the U.S. online market should reach $370 billion from $262 billion, which gives us a compounded annual growth rate of 9% from 2014 more »

  • Buy Up This Apparel Company Even If No One Does

    By Marshall Hargrave - April 8, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, AEO, GPS

    The rumors that Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) is a buyout candidate started well over a year ago, and although the buyout might be abandoned for now, investors could still be able to find long-term value in this dividend paying apparel retailer. 

    When the rumors started flying, some reports suggested that A&F could fetch as much as $70 per share. Since then the stock has taken investors on quite a more »

  • How important are the Ecommerce Sales to Abercrombie’s Stock Price?

    By Ashit Gulati - April 3, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, AEO, URBN

    Abercrombie & Fitch’s (NYSE: ANF) direct to consumer business primarily comprises of the ecommerce channel. The direct to consumer business incurred significant losses during 2008/09, as the macroeconomic environment was highly unfavourable for premium retailers. Nevertheless, last two years have witnessed a strong growth in the e-commerce channel, as the total revenue from the ecommerce channel grew to $700 million during 2012.  The direct to consumer business has reported more »

  • When Quirky Hipsters Crush the Preppies

    By Leo Sun - April 2, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, GPS, URBN

    Shares of niche apparel retailer Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN) rallied recently, after the company announced that it was on track to report a strong first quarter of 2013, allaying concerns regarding the Philadelphia-based company’s mixed fourth quarter earnings.

    Urban Outfitters has had a great year, soaring 36% over the past twelve months, while many other apparel retailers have slumped. What are Urban Outfitters’ primary catalysts for growth, and can more »

  • Should You Stay Away From This Retailer?

    By Shas Dey - April 1, 2013 | Tickers: ANF, EXPR, GPS, LTD

    The spotlight is on retailers once again, as a majority of them have guided for weak 1Q results due to cautious consumer spending and weather trends. Joining the bandwagon is Express (NYSE: EXPR) which recently reported its 4Q12 results and guided for a weak 1Q.

    Overview

    Express broke off from retailing giant Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) in 2007 and went public in 2010. Given the slumping economic environment the company more »

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