Flash Report | August 22, 2017 Register for Free Access Macy’s Names New President, Announces RestructuringOn August 21 after the market close, Macy’s announced the appointment of Hal Lawton as President, effective September 8. Lawton will be responsible for the Macy’s brand, including merchandising, marketing, stores, operations, technology, and consumer insights and analytics. Lawton was previously SVP of eBay North America. He will report to CEO Jeff Gennette. Read More
Deep Dive | August 22, 2017 Premium The Clone Wars: Amazon Go–Type Stores Already Open for Business in ChinaWhile the concept of automatic or unstaffed stores goes back more than 100 years, Amazon recaptured our visions of the store with its first Amazon Go store. However several retailers in China have sprinted ahead and already robotically welcomed customers into their cashierless stores. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 21, 2017 Register for Free Access Alibaba (BABA) 1Q FY18 Results: Beats on Earnings, Expanding Global FootprintAlibaba reported 1Q FY18 revenue of ¥50.2 billion, up 56% year over year, and beat the consensus estimate by 4.8%. The company attributed the strong results to a steady increase in revenues from its core commerce segment, as well as the strong growth in emerging businesses, including cloud computing, digital media and entertainment. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 18, 2017 Register for Free Access Ross Stores (ROST) 2Q17 Results: Beats Estimates and Raises GuidanceRoss Stores reported 2Q17 EPS of $0.82, up 15.3% from $0.71 in the year-ago quarter and beating the $0.77 consensus estimate. Revenues were $3.43 billion, up 7.9% year over year and beating the consensus estimate of $3.37 billion. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 18, 2017 Register for Free Access Walmart (WMT) Fiscal 2Q18 Results: Beats Consensus and Raises GuidanceWalmart reported fiscal 2Q18 adjusted EPS of $1.08, up from $1.07 in the year-ago quarter and beating the $1.07 consensus estimate. Total revenues were $123.4 billion, up 2.1% year over year and beating the consensus estimate of $122.8 billion. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 17, 2017 Register for Free Access Target (TGT) 2Q17 Results: Beats Expectations, Traffic Trends Are PositiveTarget reported 2Q17 total revenues of $16.4 billion, up 1.6% year over year and above the $16.3 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted EPS was $1.23, compared with $1.23 in the year-ago quarter and above the $1.19 consensus estimate. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 16, 2017 Register for Free Access TJX Companies (TJX) Fiscal 2Q18 Results: Raises Guidance on Solid First Half, Traffic Continues to Drive CompsTJX Companies reported fiscal 2Q18 EPS of $0.85, above both the consensus estimate of $0.84 and management’s expectations. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 16, 2017 Register for Free Access Home Depot (HD) 2Q17 Results: Highest Quarterly Sales in Company HistoryHome Depot reported 2Q17 EPS of $2.25, up 14% from the year-ago quarter and beating the $2.21 consensus estimate. Total revenues for 2Q17 were $28.1 billion, versus expectations of $27.8 billion, and were up 6.2% year over year. The results represent the highest quarterly sales and net earnings in the company’s history. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 16, 2017 Register for Free Access JD.com (JD) 2Q17 Results: Topline Beats; Business Partnerships to Drive GrowthJD.com reported 2Q17 revenues of ¥93.2 billion, up 43.6% year over year, to beat the consensus estimate of ¥89.65 billion. Non-GAAP diluted net loss per ADS was ¥0.20, compared to a net income per ADS of ¥0.09 for 2Q16. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 14, 2017 Register for Free Access JCPenney (JCP) 2Q17 Results: Mixed Quarter, Maintains GuidanceJCPenney reported 2Q17 EPS of $(0.20), missing the $(0.04) consensus estimate and down from $(0.18) in the year-ago quarter. Revenues were $2.96 billion, up 1.5% year over year and beating the $2.84 billion consensus estimate. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 11, 2017 Register for Free Access Macy’s (M) 2Q17 Results: Beats Expectations and Is on Track to Meet Full-Year GuidanceMacy’s reported 2Q17 adjusted EPS of $0.48, beating the consensus estimate of $0.46. Total revenues declined by 5.4% year over year, to $5.55 billion, reflecting announced store closures. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 11, 2017 Register for Free Access Zalando (XTRA: ZAL) 2Q17 and 1H17 Results: Zalando Misses Quarterly Estimates, but Maintains Positive Full-Year OutlookZalando reported 2Q17 revenues up 20.1% year over year, but below the consensus estimate. The adjusted EBIT margin for the quarter was 7.4%. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 11, 2017 Register for Free Access Kohl’s (KSS) 2Q17 Results: Beats on EPS and Revenue, Maintains GuidanceKohl’s reported 2Q17 adjusted EPS of $1.24, ahead of the $1.19 consensus estimate and up 1.6% from the year-ago period. Total revenues were $4.14 billion, down 0.9% year over year but beating the $4.13 billion consensus estimate. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 11, 2017 Register for Free Access Nordstrom (JWN) 2Q17 Results: Mixed Results, Company Raises GuidanceNordstrom reported 2Q17 adjusted EPS of $0.65, beating the consensus estimate of $0.64. Revenues increased by 3.5%, to $3.72 billion from $3.59 billion in the year-ago period, but missed the consensus estimate of $3.75 billion. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 9, 2017 Register for Free Access RALPH LAUREN (RL) Fiscal 1Q18 Results: Beats Consensus Estimates and Maintains GuidanceRalph Lauren reported 1Q18 adjusted EPS of $1.11, beating the consensus estimate of $0.95. Revenues decreased by 12.9%, to $1.35 billion from $1.55 billion in the year-ago period, beating the consensus estimate of $1.34 billion. Read More
