The stakes have never been higher for Peloton Interactive PTON; Chief Executive Barry McCarthy. He has to hope his efforts don’t go from good, to better to bust. An Oct. 6 Wall Street Journal article based on an interview with Mr. McCarthy suggested he was giving Peloton about six more months to prove itself as…
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While monopolies may be bad for consumers, they’re actually good for investors. If you find a company that has a dominant market share, especially in a large and growing market, it’s a good idea to put your money behind it. Setting aside any regulatory risks, these companies tend to have huge profit margins and wide…
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Carnival Corp (CCL.N) on Friday forecast a loss in the fourth quarter after it reported results for the third quarter that fell well short of Wall Street estimates, as higher fuel prices and cheaper fares offset a rise in bookings. Shares of Carnival plunged 20% to $7.33 per share in midday trading, falling to nearly…
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The State of the Travel IndustryThe pandemic was incredibly difficult for the travel industry, as widespread lockdowns almost instantly grounded planes and shuttered hotels. However, many travelers are back in the air and on the nations roads, and investors were quick to start grabbing up travel stocks again — even before the industry started to…
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American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) stock slid by double-digits in Wednesday’s extended session after the company posted a disappointing second quarter earnings result. The Pennsylvania-based retailer posted significantly lighter than expected EPS alongside in-line revenue. Gross profit declined 26% from a particularly strong 2021 and reflected an over 11% margin contraction. “This is an unprecedented time…
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As Macy’s, Kohl’s and J.C. Penney grapple with what success means for a mid-tier department store in the 21st century — fending off activist investors, taking on new owners or announcing new strategies — Southern department store chain Dillard’s quietly plugs along. The company grabbed 0.4% of market share in the second quarter compared to…
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Discretionary apparel retailers proffered less-than-sunny earnings vistas this week, with Macy’s, Nordstrom, T.J. Maxx parent TJX, Victoria’s Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch all lowering their outlooks. Gap completely withdrew its second-half forecast on falling sales, while Urban Outfitters missed estimates.Why it matters: After a resurgence in 2021 — when the apparel industry saw one of…
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This week’s dollar store chain earnings show that even higher earning households are taking advantage of dollar store price points. Both Dollar General and Dollar Tree reported increased in-store sales this week, citing customers trading down to lower-priced items this summer. Dollar General reported a 9% increase in sales year-over-year, with same-store sales jumping by…
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Zoom Video Communications Inc. is struggling to convince people to pay for its videoconferencing service in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to a trimmed forecast and falling stock price Monday. Zoom ZM, -0.97% executives reduced their earnings and revenue guidance for the fiscal year Monday afternoon, and Zoom Chief Financial Officer Kelly…
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Despite offering deep discounts, off-price retailers like TJX aren’t immune to the slowdown in consumer spending. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, TJX saw comp store sales drop by 5%. The company — which operates off-price retailers TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods — had a drop in categories such as home decor and,…
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