Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) is expected to post lower-than-expected sales in its upcoming third-quarter earnings report, according to Citi analysts. Citi projects comparable sales growth at 1%, compared to the market's 1.6% expectation.
BlueBird (BLBD) is a Strong Buy with a $91 target, driven by its monopoly on alternative-fueled buses and significant revenue growth potential. Despite potential policy changes, BlueBird's propane and gasoline buses provide a competitive edge, meeting new EPA standards and offering lower total ownership costs. BlueBird's financial health is robust, with record profits, zero debt, and a government grant to boost production capacity by 40% in two years.
Gilead Sciences Inc GILD stock is trading higher on Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its fiscal year 2024 guidance.
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I reiterate a hold rating on Church & Dwight Co. due to its expensive valuation compared to peers despite strong 3Q24 performance. CHD's net sales grew 3.8% y/y, beating estimates, with a 4.3% organic sales growth driven by volume and price/mix. Management's increased marketing spend and improved consumer spending environment should support CHD's growth, but valuation concerns remain.
Target is getting a holiday makeover as retailers prepare for a potentially tepid shopping season.
I am bullish on Alphabet Inc. due to its market dominance, strong cloud computing and digital advertising growth, and effective AI integration. GOOG's Q3 2024 performance showed 15% YoY revenue growth, 34% net income growth, and impressive results in Google services, YouTube, and Google Cloud. Despite competition from open AI, Alphabet's diversified business model, including Google Cloud and Waymo, ensures continued growth and resilience.
Target (TGT) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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Investors looking for stocks in the Retail - Discount Stores sector might want to consider either Target (TGT) or TJX (TJX). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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