Sharon Zackfia

William Blair said it expects Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) to meet or slightly beat its EPS estimates for the yoga apparel maker when it reports third-quarter results Dec. 5.  The Analyst William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia maintains an Outperform rating on Lululemon. ...

Shake Shack Inc (NYSE: SHAK) reported Thursday third-quarter results highlighted by a top-and-bottom-line beat, but a notable miss on the same-store sales line. Here is a summary of how some of the Street's top analysts reacted to the print. The Analysts Barclays' Jeffrey Bernstein...

Casual apparel retailer Tilly's Inc (NYSE: TLYS) reported second-quarter results Wednesday that turned William Blair bullish on the stock. The Analyst William Blair's Sharon Zackfia upgraded Tilly's from Market Perform to Outperform. The Thesis Three takeaways from Tilly's...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG)'s second-quarter print Thursday was largely interpreted by the sell-side as a signal that the restaurant chain's turnaround is on track.  The Analysts PiperJaffray’s Nicole Miller Regan reiterated an Overweight rating on Chipotle with a...

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ: PLAY) may be heading back to the winners circle after reporting a first-quarter earnings and sales beat Monday.  Analysts are particularly excited about the June 14 launch of the virtual reality game "Jurassic World."  The...

After 40 years at Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX), founder Howard Schultz announced he is leaving the company later this month. Starbucks stock dipped 3 percent Tuesday following the announcement, and several Wall Street firms weighed in on the potential impact on the coffee chain. Here’...

Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) is shaping up to be one of the biggest winners in the athleisure era. The athletic apparel maker known for making yoga pants an everyday fashion decision has diversified its business to include menswear and direct-to-consumer, and the results are...

Shake Shack Inc (NYSE: SHAK) reported its biggest earnings beat in recent memory Thursday, sending shares higher. Naturally, investors are now asking if it's time to sell the stock or buy more. The Analysts William Blair's Sharon Zackfia maintains an Outperform rating on Shake Shack's...

Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) were up more than 9 percent at the close Wednesday following a fourth-quarter earnings beat that saw comps up a remarkable 12 percent. The athletic apparel maker reported a Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.33 against a $1.27 estimate, sales of $928.8 million versus the...

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) soared by more than 14 percent as it appears investors are happy with the company's move to hire Taco Bell CEO Brian Niccol as its new CEO. Is the sell-side equally happy with the move? The Analysts William Blair's Sharon Zackfia...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is scheduled to report its fourth quarter results Feb. 6, and investors are expecting an update to the company's search for a new CEO to replace Steve Ells. The Analyst William Blair's Sharon Zackfia maintains a Market Perform rating on Chipotle...

Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) impressed the Street when it announced a 7.9-percent increase in same-store sales in December versus 3.4-percent year-ago comparison. The Analyst William Blair's Sharon Zackfia maintains an Outperform rating on Zumiez's stock. The Thesis Zumiez' 7.9-...

Looking for a consumer stock pick for January? Analysts at William Blair highlighted four in a Tuesday note.  The Analysts William Blair's Sharon Zackfia, Jon Andersen, Dylan Carden, Ryan Domyancic, Daniel Hofki and Ryan Sundby. The Thesis William Blair's consumer near-term focus...

Deutsche Bank's Brett Levy maintained a Buy rating for Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) and he decreased his price target for the stock from $67 to $62, after the company reported earnings Thursday. Levy said he expects new stores to contribute to top line growth, while integration of East...

The rise of ecommerce has most certainly changed the way we shop. According to Sharon Zackfia of William Blair, online commerce now represents 10 percent of all retail sales in the U.S. (excluding auto and gas) and growing at a pace approximately three times that of the broader retail index. Few...