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Lululemon's Q4 Has The Sell Side Saying 'Namaste'
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - 4:40pm | 873Read More...Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) were up more than 9 percent at the close Wednesday following a fourth-quarter earnings beat that saw comps up a remarkable 12 percent. The athletic apparel maker reported a Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.33 against a $1.27 estimate, sales of $928.8 million versus the...
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What Does Wall Street Think Of Chipotle's New CEO?
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - 12:16pm | 727Read More...Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) soared by more than 14 percent as it appears investors are happy with the company's move to hire Taco Bell CEO Brian Niccol as its new CEO. Is the sell-side equally happy with the move? The Analysts William Blair's Sharon Zackfia...
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Chipotle Naming A New CEO Would Remove A Big Overhang, Says William Blair
Monday, January 22, 2018 - 2:40pm | 420Read More...Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is scheduled to report its fourth quarter results Feb. 6, and investors are expecting an update to the company's search for a new CEO to replace Steve Ells. The Analyst William Blair's Sharon Zackfia maintains a Market Perform rating on Chipotle...
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Zumiez Zooms On Guidance Bump, Sales Growth
Thursday, January 4, 2018 - 3:41pm | 479Read More...Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) impressed the Street when it announced a 7.9-percent increase in same-store sales in December versus 3.4-percent year-ago comparison. The Analyst William Blair's Sharon Zackfia maintains an Outperform rating on Zumiez's stock. The Thesis Zumiez' 7.9-...
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4 January Consumer Stock Picks From William Blair
Wednesday, January 3, 2018 - 5:25pm | 697Read More...Looking for a consumer stock pick for January? Analysts at William Blair highlighted four in a Tuesday note. The Analysts William Blair's Sharon Zackfia, Jon Andersen, Dylan Carden, Ryan Domyancic, Daniel Hofki and Ryan Sundby. The Thesis William Blair's consumer near-term focus...
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The Sell-Side Sentiment On Starbucks
Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - 10:21am | 617Read More...Deutsche Bank's Brett Levy maintained a Buy rating for Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) and he decreased his price target for the stock from $67 to $62, after the company reported earnings Thursday. Levy said he expects new stores to contribute to top line growth, while integration of East...
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10 Retailers Poised To Perform In The Digital Retail Revolution
Saturday, April 8, 2017 - 2:13pm | 453Read More...The rise of ecommerce has most certainly changed the way we shop. According to Sharon Zackfia of William Blair, online commerce now represents 10 percent of all retail sales in the U.S. (excluding auto and gas) and growing at a pace approximately three times that of the broader retail index. Few...
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Mall Traffic Is Actually Increasing Among Teens, According To A Major Survey
Thursday, September 8, 2016 - 4:36pm | 369Read More...It’s no secret that brick-and-mortar retailers have been struggling to compete with the likes of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and other e-commerce names in recent years. In fact, teen retailers Wet Seal, American Apparel, Pacific Sunwear and Aeropostale Inc (OTC: AROPQ) have all...
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William Blair Says Chipotle Has The Strategy In Place To Accelerate Sales Recovery Pace
Friday, July 22, 2016 - 10:25am | 371Read More...William Blair’s Sharon Zackfia mentioned that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) reported “lackluster” 2Q results, with modest comp recovery and a return to profitability, following the loss of money in 1Q. Zackfia maintains an Outpeform rating on the company. Management...
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Analysts Question High Price At Zoe's Kitchen
Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 5:17pm | 222Read More...Zoe's Kitchen Inc (NYSE: ZOES) is on track for impressive growth, but its valuation is "a bit tough to stomach," an analyst said Thursday. Zoe's, which went public last April at $15, closed Thursday at $34.94, up almost 7 percent for the day. Jefferies Andrew Barish said the...
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Analysts Mostly Agree on El Pollo Loco's Growth Potential, But Disagree On Valuation
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 9:27am | 1156Read More...Shares of El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ: LOCO) soared above $30 in its first day of trading, up over 100 percent from the company's initial public offering price. Investors were eager to grab up shares of El Pollo Loco, translated as “The Crazy Chicken” given the fact that it is a fast...
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William Blair Initiates Coverage On El Pollo LoCo
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 - 1:31pm | 99Read More...In a report released Tuesday, William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia initiated coverage on El Pollo LoCo (NASDAQ: LOCO) with an Outperform rating. Analysts at William Blair believe El Pollo LoCo will benefit from consumers demand for healthier meals with its "5 Under-500 Calories" menu...
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Under Armour Suits Up For Stock Split
Monday, March 17, 2014 - 1:07pm | 488Read More...On Monday, Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA) announced that the Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split. The press release stated that the stock split will work as dividend, giving stockholders on record on March 28, 2014 one share of Class A Common Stock for each Class A Common Stock...
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UPDATE: William Blair & Company Upgrades Sonic Following Investor Meetings with Management
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 1:02pm | 143Read More...In a report published Wednesday, William Blair & Company analyst Sharon Zackfia upgraded the rating on Sonic (NASDAQ: SONC) from Market Perform to Outperform. In the report, William Blair & Company noted, “We recently hosted investor meetings with Sonic's management team and came away with...
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Starbucks Looks Toward Franchise Strategy to Caffeinate European Business
Monday, December 2, 2013 - 2:22pm | 276Read More...Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is looking to franchise European cafes to perk up business, according to the Wall Street Journal. Starbucks has avoided franchising in an attempt to better control the brand, opening its first franchise-owned store this past February in the United Kingdom. The company...
