NEW YORK, March 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS), L Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LB), American Eagle
Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO), Express Inc. (NYSE: EXPR), and The
Men's Wearhouse, Inc. (NYSE: MW). Private wealth members receive
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Gap Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 6, 2014, Gap Inc. (Gap)
announced reported net sales for February
2014 (period ended March 1,
2014), which decreased 3.8% to $929.0
million. The Company reported that its comparable sales for
February 2014 were down 7%, versus a
3% increase in February 2013. Gap
notified that more than 450 stores experienced closures during the
month due to weather. Additionally, Gap informed that it will
report its March 2014 sales on
April 10, 2014. The full analyst
notes on Gap Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03182014/GPS/report.pdf
L Brands, Inc. Analyst Notes
On February 26, 2014, L Brands,
Inc. reported its financial results for Q4 FY 2013 and FY 2013
(period ended February 1, 2014). Net
sales decreased 1.0% YoY to $3.8
billion during the quarter. Net income was $489.6 million or $1.65 per diluted share in Q4 FY 2013, compared
to net income of $411.4 million or
$1.39 per diluted share in Q4 FY
2012. FY 2013 net sales increased 3.0% YoY to $10.8 billion. Net income was $903.0 million or $3.05 per diluted share in FY 2013, compared to
net income of $753.0 million or
$5.54 per diluted share in FY 2012.
The full analyst notes on L Brands, Inc. are available to download
free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03182014/LB/report.pdf
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 11, 2014, American Eagle
Outfitters, Inc. (American Eagle Outfitters) reported its financial
results for Q4 FY 2013 and FY 2013 (period ended February 2, 2014). Total net revenue decreased
6.7% YoY to $1.0 billion during the
quarter. Net income was $10.5 million
or $0.05 per diluted share in Q4 FY
2013, compared to net income of $94.8
million or $0.47 per diluted
share in Q4 FY 2012. FY 2013 total revenue decreased 4.9% YoY to
$3.3 billion. FY 2013 net income was
$83.0 million or $0.43 per diluted share, compared to net income
of $232.1 million or $1.16 per diluted share in FY 2012. Commenting on
the results, interim CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, Jay Schottenstein said, "The Company's results
in 2013 were highly disappointing. While tough macro conditions
have persisted in our retail sector, our merchandise and overall
customer experience fell short of expectations. We're taking steps
to bring greater focus and excitement to our product offering and
better engage our core customers. Our brands remain incredibly
strong and I'm confident in our ability to execute the strategic
plan and resume long-term profitable growth." The full analyst
notes on American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. are available to download
free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03182014/AEO/report.pdf
Express Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 12, 2014, Express Inc.
reported its financial results for Q4 FY 2013 and FY 2013 (period
ended February 1, 2014). Net sales
decreased 2.2% YoY to $715.9 million
during the quarter. Net income was $47.9
million or $0.57 per diluted
share in Q4 FY 2013, compared to net income of $63.9 million or $0.75 per diluted share in Q4 FY 2012. FY 2013
net sales increased 2.9% YoY to $2.2
billion. FY 2013 net income was $116.5 million or $1.37 per diluted share, compared to net income
of $139.2 million or $1.60 per diluted share in FY 2012. The full
analyst notes on Express Inc. are available to download free of
charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03182014/EXPR/report.pdf
The Men's Wearhouse, Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 11, 2014, The Men's
Wearhouse, Inc. reported its financial results for Q4 FY 2013 and
FY 2013 (period ended February 1,
2014). Total net sales decreased 7.9% YoY to $560.6 million during the quarter. Net loss
attributable to common shareholders was $30.4 million or $0.64 per diluted share in Q4 FY 2013, compared
to net income of $3.4 million or
$0.07 per diluted share in Q4 FY
2012. FY 2013 revenue decreased 0.6% YoY to $2.5 billion. FY 2013 net earnings attributable
to common shareholders was $83.8
million or $1.70 per diluted
share, compared to net income of $131.7
million or $2.55 per diluted
share in FY 2012. The full analyst notes on The Men's Wearhouse,
Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03182014/MW/report.pdf
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