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Why TJX Is Poised to Keep Popping

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By Brian Pacampara, The Motley Fool

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, apparel and home-fashions retailer TJX has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at TJX and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

TJX facts

Headquarters (Founded)

Framingham, Mass. (1956)

Market Cap

$34.5 billion

Industry

Apparel retail

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$25.9 billion

Management

CEO Carol Meyrowitz (since 2007)
CFO Scott Goldenberg (since 2012)

Return on Equity (Average, Past 3 Years)

49.2%

Cash/Debt

$2.1 billion / $774.6 million

Dividend Yield

1.2%

Competitors

J.C. Penney
Kohl’s
Ross Stores 

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 90% of the 644 members who have rated TJX believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just yesterday, one of those Fools, NoblyNaive, succinctly summed up the TJX bull case for our community:

Stock is lagging sector (due for a pop). OK P/E. Good CAPS rating. Highly touted by [Jim Cramer ] on April 9, 2013.

Cramer also pointed out: 1) cool weather has put a damper on spending in the last month. 2) [J.C. Penney] has been losing market share, and the winners are the other well positioned retailers, of which TJX is one. Warmer weather, plus the implosion of [J.C. Penney] should give a bump to the sector.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, TJX may not be your top choice.

We’ve found another stock we are incredibly excited about — excited enough to dub it “The Motley Fool’s Top Stock for 2013.” We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be here forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why TJX Is Poised to Keep Popping originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara and The Motley Fool have no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools don’t all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why Ross Stores Is Poised to Bounce Back

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, off-price apparel and home fashion retailer Ross Stores has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Ross Stores and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Ross Stores facts

 

  

Headquarters (founded)

Pleasanton, Calif. (1957)

Market Cap

$13.1 billion

Industry

Apparel retail

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$9.7 billion

Management

CEO Michael Balmuth

COO Michael O’Sullivan

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

46.5%

Cash/Debt

$647.9 million/$150.0 million

Dividend Yield

1.1%

Competitors

Kohl’s

TJX Companies 

Wal-Mart Stores 

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 92% of the 427 members who have rated Ross Stores believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just last week, one of those bulls, JMacSol, succinctly summed up the Ross Stores bull case for our community:

Buying on the recent pullback. Low leverage. Safe dividend (probably growing, given the size of the cash balance). So much more room for growth in revenues (high y/o/y EBIT growth and OCF, relative to peers).

To learn about two other retailers with especially good prospects, take a look at The Motley Fool’s special free report: “The Death of Wal-Mart: The Real Cash Kings Changing the Face of Retail.” In it, you’ll see how these two cash kings are able to consistently outperform and how they’re planning to ride the waves of retail’s changing tide. You can access it by clicking here.

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The article Why Ross Stores Is Poised to Bounce Back originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned, and neither does The Motley Fool. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why Body Central Is Poised to Bounce Back

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, women’s clothing and accessories retailer Body Central has earned a coveted five-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Body Central, and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Body Central facts

 

  

Headquarters (founded)

Jacksonville, Fla. (1972)

Market Cap

$147.3 million 

Industry

Apparel retail

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$311.0 million

Management

CEO Brian Woolf (since February 2013)

CFO Thomas Stoltz (since September 2011)

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

22.6%

Cash/Debt

$41.1 million / $0

Competitors

Aeropostale

Forever 21

Wal-Mart Stores

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 96% of the 106 members who have rated Body Central believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Earlier this month, one of those Fools, stockdissector, tapped the stock as a particularly attractive turnaround opportunity:

Apparel retailer Body Central just installed a new CEO and merchandising team. … In addition, Body Central‘s balance sheet remains in pristine condition with $41 million in cash representing 41% of its stockholder’s equity and a big goose egg on long term interest bearing debt.

Honing in on fashionable merchandise that will sell and revamping stores while backed with a new energetic team should turn this company around within a year or two.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a perfect five-star rating, Body Central may not be your top choice.

We’ve found another stock we are incredibly excited about — excited enough to dub it “The Motley Fool’s Top Stock for 2013.” We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be here forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why Body Central Is Poised to Bounce Back originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of Aeropostale. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why Guess? Is Poised to Outperform

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, apparel retailer Guess? has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Guess?, and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Guess? facts

 

  

Headquarters (founded)

Los Angeles (1981)

Market Cap

$2.3 billion

Industry

Apparel retail

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$2.7 billion

Management

Co-Founder/Chairman Maurice Marciano

Co-Founder/CEO Paul Marciano

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

22.3%

Cash/Debt

$335.9 million / $10.2 million

Dividend Yield

3.0%

Competitors

Abercrombie & Fitch 

Gap 

Ralph Lauren 

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 91% of the 760 members who have rated Guess? believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just yesterday, one of those Fools, All-Star JohnCLeven, succinctly summed up the Guess? bull case for our community:

Yes, clothing is not exactly the most profitable business, and yes [Guess?’s] growth has been slowing, but with the sky high [return on capital], very low valuation, and two managers [whose] interests are uncommonly aligned with shareholders … I’m going to pick [Guess?] anyway. Add in the 3% dividend yield, and the fact that [Guess?] is selling for a slight 6% discount to their Graham Number which is around $28 … and I think you have a pretty solid long-term pick.

If you want market-beating returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, Guess? may not be your top choice.

We’ve found another stock we are incredibly excited about — excited enough to dub it “The Motley Fool’s Top Stock for 2013.” We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be here forever, so click here to access it now.

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The article Why Guess? Is Poised to Outperform originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Guess?. The Motley Fool owns shares of Guess?. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Why Coach Is Poised to Bounce Back

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By Brian D. Pacampara, Pacampara, The Motley Fool

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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool’s free investing community, luxury handbag maker Coach has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at Coach and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Coach facts

 

  

Headquarters (founded)

New York, N.Y. (1941)

Market Cap

$14.1 billion

Industry

Apparel, accessories, and luxury goods

Trailing-12-Month Revenue

$4.9 billion

Management

Chairman/CEO Lew Frankfort

President/COO Jerry Stritzke

Return on Equity (average, past 3 years)

50.9%

Cash/Debt

$858.7 million/$22.7 million

Dividend Yield

2.5%

Competitors

Michael Kors Holdings

Ralph Lauren

Tiffany

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 94% of the 3,000 members who have rated Coach believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.

Just last week, one of those Fools, All-Star RockyMountainMan, tapped Coach as a particularly solid income opportunity:

Strong [free cash flow] that supports dividend increases. Currently around [30%] payout ratio so [Coach] can continue to increase the dividend which will put a floor under the stock. [Coach] will pay you while you (to the tune of 3% — bonds anyone?) wait for the growth in China to kick in. Having a stellar balance sheet with virtually zero debt is what I like to see in companies I own. [Coach] is near the bottom range of its past P/E.

If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, Coach may not be your top choice.

We’ve found another stock we are incredibly excited about — excited enough to dub it “The Motley Fool’s Top Stock for 2013.” We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won’t be here forever, so click here to access it now.

Want to see how well (or not so well) the stocks in this series are performing? Follow the TrackPoisedTo CAPS account.

The article Why Coach Is Poised to Bounce Back originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Brian Pacampara has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Coach. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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