![]() The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kroger’s current financial-year sales and EPS suggests growth of 3.2% and 4.1%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s reported figures. KR has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 22.1%, on average. Kroger, which provides an array of goods ranging from household essentials, groceries and electronics to toys and apparel for men, women and kids, currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. BOOT has an expected EPS growth rate of 20% for three-five years. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Boot Barn’s current financial-year sales and EPS suggests growth of 17% and 4.4%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s reported figures. The company has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 25.2%, on average. DDS has an expected EPS growth rate of 12.6% for three-five years.īoot Barn, which provides western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories, currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Dillard’s current financial-year sales suggests growth of 6.1%, while the same for EPS indicates a decline of 33.9% from the year-ago period’s reported numbers. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. DDS has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 224.1%, on average. It presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Here are three better-ranked stocks to consider - Boot Barn Holdings BOOT, Dillard’s DDS and Kroger KR.ĭillard’s operates as a departmental store chain, featuring fashion apparel and home furnishings. In the past three months, shares of this Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) company plunged 38.5% compared with the industry’s decline of 24.2%. Also, the adverse impacts of foreign currency headwinds and inflationary pressures on consumer demand are likely to persist in fiscal 2022. Management expects higher costs to create a headwind, at least through the end of fiscal 2022. However, higher freight costs and increased operating expenses related to higher marketing expenses and the absence of last year’s COVID-related rent abatements and government assistance act as deterrents. It reiterated its target of closing 30 stores this year. The company expects most of these openings to occur in the back half of the year. It expects to open 60 stores in fiscal 2022 compared with the aforementioned 50 stores. In fiscal 2022, the company’s store plans will be focused primarily on store openings. It also closed five stores, all of which were Abercrombie stores. In the fiscal first quarter, the company opened four stores, including three Hollister and one Abercrombie. As part of its store-optimization plans, Abercrombie plans to reposition larger-format flagship locations to smaller omni-channel-enabled stores. The company remains on track with rationalizing its store base by reducing its dependence on underperforming tourist-driven locations. AUR gains can also be attributed to reduced promotional activity and higher tickets. Also, average unit retail (AUR) improved for the eighth consecutive quarter in the fiscal first quarter, driven by the favorable response to its products and experience. ![]() This led to year-over-year sales growth of 4% for first-quarter fiscal 2022, marking the highest first-quarter sales since 2014. ![]() Meanwhile, Hollister’s sales were in line with expectations. What Else Should You Know?Ībercrombie has been gaining from continued strength in the Abercrombie & Fitch brand, which delivered better-than-expected sales. ![]() Lastly, it plans to generate at least $600 million of free cash flow in the next three years to deliver good shareholder returns, and drive omni-channel growth across digital and stores. Also, increased investment in customer analytics in order to meet and outpace customer demand bodes well. Notably, Abercrombie & Fitch adults is forecast to be the major growth driver.Ĭoming to its second objective, ANF intends to accelerate its digital revolution via Knowing Their Customer Better and Wowing Them Everywhere initiatives. The company also predicts the Abercrombie & Fitch and abercrombie kids brands to deliver 6-8% sales CAGR over the next three years, with Hollister and Gilly Hicks brands likely to generate flat to 2% and 15% sales CAGR. For the long term, management expects annual revenues of $5 billion and an annual operating margin rate of 10% or more. It anticipates annual revenues of $4.1-$4.3 billion and an annual operating margin rate of 8% or more by the end of fiscal 2025. As part of this plan, the company provided a financial outlook for fiscal 2025 and a long-term view. ANF announced its Always Forward Plan, which focuses on brand growth, leveraging its omni-channel capabilities, and expanding digital penetration and financial discipline. ![]()
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