After Tuesday's close, Deutsche Bank issued new coverage on nine U.S. Specialty Retail names. Analyst Paul Trussell says apparel is challenging and e-commerce tops the list of concerns.
Buy
Express, Inc. EXPR initiated at Buy with a $25 Price Target
- Expects EBIT to continue expanding in 2016 on heels of improvement in GPM rate, expects productivity metrics to continue to improve.
L Brands Inc LB initiated at Buy with a $94 PT
- Believes margins can expand to new peak levels and sees dividend increase, buybacks and special dividends continuing to make L Brands "the best-in-class shareholder return story."
Tailored Brands Inc TLRD initiated at Buy with a $23 PT
- Believes Jos A Bank turnaround can succeed, says "market destruction has been out of proportion with limited downside risk at current levels."
Hold
American Eagle Outfitters AEO initiated at Hold with a $17 PT
- Sees headwinds dampening company's 10-12 percent EBIT goal in GPM and SG&A.
Chico's FAS, Inc. CHS initiated at Hold with a $23 PT
- Lack of clarity from CEO leaves shares rangebound.
Urban Outfitters, Inc. URBN initiated at Buy with a $33 PT
- Sees an offset for every positive margin driver, says pace of forward growth in question as traffic declines.
Sell
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ANF initiated at Sell with a $25 PT
- Expects company initiatives to be dampened by industry headwinds and turnaround challenges.
Buckle Inc BKE initiated at Buy with a $26 PT
- Expects comps to remain negative as traffic trends remain negative, says women's denim faces challenges.
Gap Inc GPS initiated at Buy with a $21 PT
- Negative comps to drive margin pressure, expects further market share losses.
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