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why did macy's stock drop

by Dr. Christy McLaughlin Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Is Macy’s struggling?

Aug 15, 2018 · M. JWN. Shares of Macy’s M fell a significant 16% for the day after reporting its earnings Wednesday before the bell. The massive drop may be a bit surprising as the results for the company’s ...

Is Macy’s the worst stock to buy in 2018?

Aug 15, 2018 · Shares of Macy's (M) fell a significant 16% for the day after reporting its earnings Wednesday before the bell. Here's why investors might …

What happened to Macy’s second-quarter earnings?

Aug 15, 2018 · Shares of Macy's M fell a significant 16% for the day after reporting its earnings Wednesday before the bell. The massive drop may be a bit.

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Is Macy a good stock to buy?

Macy's is arguably a stronger business now than it was before the start of the pandemic. Management can be commended for decisions it made during the crisis. The market might agree with the previous statement -- Macy's stock is up 121% year to date.Dec 27, 2021

Is Macy's in financial trouble?

The company's net debt totaled $1.58 billion as of Jan. 29, down 50.2% from a year earlier, Macy's said.Mar 8, 2022

Will Macy's stock go up?

Macy's stock is trading at a price to sales ratio of 0.36, less than one-tenth of the price to sales ratio of the e-commerce businesses mentioned above. The chance for this scenario to play out is far from certain, but if it does happen, Macy's stock could explode in 2022.Jan 6, 2022

Why did Macy's stock jump today?

Shares of Macy's stock rose in early trading after the department-store giant posted fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that beat expectations and hiked its annual dividend.Feb 22, 2022

Is Macy's a stable company?

The Rating Outlook is Stable. The upgrade reflects Macy's improving topline trajectory and strong cost reduction. Fitch projects 2021 EBITDA to be at or above $2.5 billion on significantly improved EBITDA margin at 10.4% versus 8.6% pre-pandemic.Aug 25, 2021

What is happening to Macys?

CALIFORNIA — Macy's announced in November that it will close 10 stores nationwide in January, according to CNBC. These 10 stores were part of the 125 Macy's stores the company announced it planned to shutter by 2023; 65 have already shuttered. Macy's closed two stores in California in 2021: Richmond and El Cajon.Dec 6, 2021

Is Macy's a buy sell or hold?

Macy's has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.17, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

Is Macy's a buy or sell?

(Delayed Data from NYSE)
Zacks RankDefinitionAnnualized Return
1Strong Buy24.97%
2Buy18.45%
3Hold10.03%
4Sell5.70%
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Is Macy's stock overvalued?

The Verdict: At its current price, Macy's stock appears to be undervalued based on a sampling of common fundamental valuation metrics.Nov 18, 2021

What is Macy's target price?

Stock Price Targets
High$50.00
Median$30.00
Low$20.00
Average$31.77
Current Price$24.27

When did Macy's go public?

1922
Macy & Co. was generating $36 million in annual sales. Yet, the prosperity of the retailer was never more apparent than when the company went public in 1922 and began to open regional stores and take over competing retailers.

Is Macy's stock down?

Is Macy's struggling?

Macy’s stock is down 50% in 2019 , markedly lagging the rest of the S&P 500 since January. In fact, Macy’s is one of the worst performers in the index so far this year. The stock currently trades near $15 per share, down from its $40 high in 2018.

Does Macy's have women shoppers?

The department store giant is struggling to find its foot ing amid a larger slowdown in retail. Topline: Macy’s—the largest department store in the U.S.—has struggled in recent years thanks to a declining retail industry and now global trade pressures. Although the outlook going forward is far from rosy, the company is cutting costs ...

The department store chain fell after cautious comments from management

Macy’s identifies women shoppers younger than 40 as a key growth “opportunity” to improve its sales. The company has also spent heavily on updating and remodeling its stores, making more of a switch to digital features and an online business.

What happened

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So what

Shares of Macy's Inc. ( NYSE:M) declined 8.2% Tuesday after the company stated its fiscal second-quarter gross margin could arrive below expectations.

Now what

Speaking during a scheduled investor meeting this morning, Macy's CFO Karen Hoguet noted that gross margin in the current quarter is now expected to drop roughly 60 to 80 basis points from the same year-ago period.

What happened

To be fair, Hoguet also noted today that Macy's can still achieve its full-year 2017 financial guidance, especially as the company continues its expense reduction efforts.

So what

Shares of Macy's ( NYSE:M) were down on Wednesday, after a report that the company is working on a deal to pledge assets in return for as much as $5 billion in emergency financing to weather the coronavirus pandemic.

Now what

The cash-crunched retailer is looking to raise as much as $5 billion via new secured debt offerings, CNBC reported before the markets opened on Wednesday.

On a down day for the market, a possible short squeeze may have lifted the department store chain

Macy's was in the midst of a restructuring effort before the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, with plans to close 125 stores over the next three years. The company has already drawn down its existing credit line, adding $1.5 billion to its balance sheet.

What happened

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So what

On a bizarre day in the market, shares of Macy's ( NYSE:M) were flying higher today while the rest of the market was crumbling.

Now what

While revenue plunged 36% to $3.56 billion, that managed to beat the analyst consensus of $3.47 billion, and management said that sales were better than anticipated at all three brands -- Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and BlueMercury -- as it recovered from the depths of the crisis in March and April.

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