The ratings of five specialty retail stocks are down this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
This week, Destination XL Group, Inc. (DXLG) falls to a D (“sell”), worse than last week’s grade of C (“hold”). 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. The stock price has fallen 6% over the past month, worse than the 1.3% decrease the Nasdaq has seen over the same period of time. 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. As of April 16, 2014, 14.9% of outstanding Cabela’s Incorporated shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CAB stock.
This week, New York & Company, Inc. (NWY) drops from a C to a D rating. 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. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 85.40. To get an in-depth look at NWY, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NWY stock.
America’s Car-Mart, Inc. (CRMT) ratings are on the decline this week as the company earns an F (“strong sell”). Last week, it received a D (“sell”). America’s Car-Mart operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Revisions. As of April 16, 2014, 10.8% of outstanding America’s Car-Mart, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CRMT stock.
The rating of Hibbett Sports, Inc. (HIBB) declines this week from a C to a D. Hibbett Sports operates a chain of sporting goods stores in the southeastern United States. As of April 16, 2014, 17% of outstanding Hibbett Sports, Inc. shares were held short. For a full analysis of HIBB stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.
