For the current week, the overall ratings of five specialty retail stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
Destination XL Group, Inc.’s (DXLG) rating falls to a D (“sell”) this week, down from C (“hold”) the week prior. Destination XL is a specialty retailer of big and tall men’s apparel in the United States, Canada, and England. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Revisions, Cash Flow and Margin Growth, DXLG also gets an F. At $5.45, the stock is below the 50-day moving average of $5.83. For a full analysis of DXLG stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
The rating of Cabela’s Incorporated (CAB) slips from a C to a D. Cabela’s is a specialty retailer and direct marketer of outdoor merchandise, including supplies for hunting, fishing, and camping. The stock price has dropped 5.2% over the past month, worse than the 1.7% decrease the S&P 500 has seen over the same period of time. As of Feb. 26, 2014, 13.5% of outstanding Cabela’s Incorporated shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CAB stock.
This is a rough week for New York & Company, Inc. (NWY). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. New York & Co. designs and sources its branded New York & Company merchandise sold exclusively through its network of retail stores nationwide. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Momentum and Earnings Revisions. For the past three days, the stock price has pushed higher, arriving at $4.52. The trailing PE Ratio for the stock is 43.30. To get an in-depth look at NWY, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NWY stock.
America’s Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) earns an F (“strong sell”) this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D (“sell”). America’s Car-Mart operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Revisions. At $35.64, the stock is under the 50-day moving average of $40.16. As of Feb. 26, 2014, 10.6% of outstanding America’s Car-Mart, Inc. shares were held short. Trade volume dipped significantly in the past week, slipping to half of the previous rate. For a full analysis of CRMT stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
Slipping from a C to a D rating, Hibbett Sports, Inc. (HIBB) takes a hit this week. Hibbett Sports operates a chain of sporting goods stores in the southeastern United States. At $56.81, the stock is below the 50-day moving average of $61.75. As of Feb. 26, 2014, 21.2% of outstanding Hibbett Sports, Inc. shares were held short. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HIBB stock.
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