Latest news with #specialtyretail
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Reflecting On Specialty Retail Stocks' Q1 Earnings: Academy Sports (NASDAQ:ASO)
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company's progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Academy Sports (NASDAQ:ASO) and the best and worst performers in the specialty retail industry. Some retailers try to sell everything under the sun, while others—appropriately called Specialty Retailers—focus on selling a narrow category and aiming to be exceptional at it. Whether it's eyeglasses, sporting goods, or beauty and cosmetics, these stores win with depth of product in their category as well as in-store expertise and guidance for shoppers who need it. E-commerce competition exists and waning retail foot traffic impacts these retailers, but the magnitude of the headwinds depends on what they sell and what extra value they provide in their stores. The 9 specialty retail stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q1. As a group, revenues along with next quarter's revenue guidance were in line with analysts' consensus estimates. Luckily, specialty retail stocks have performed well with share prices up 15% on average since the latest earnings results. Founded in 1938 as a tire shop before expanding into fishing equipment, Academy Sports & Outdoor (NASDAQ:ASO) sells a broad selection of sporting goods but is still known for its outdoor activity merchandise. Academy Sports reported revenues of $1.35 billion, flat year on year. This print fell short of analysts' expectations by 1.5%. Overall, it was a softer quarter for the company with a significant miss of analysts' EBITDA and EPS estimates. 'During the first quarter we saw continued progress across our strategic initiatives, including the opening of five new stores, and the biggest brand launch in the Company's history with the addition of the Jordan Brand,' said Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer. Interestingly, the stock is up 14% since reporting and currently trades at $50.64. Read our full report on Academy Sports here, it's free. A go-to destination for individuals passionate about hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, shooting sports, and more, Sportsman's Warehouse (NASDAQ:SPWH) is an American specialty retailer offering a diverse range of active gear, equipment, and apparel. Sportsman's Warehouse reported revenues of $249.1 million, up 2% year on year, outperforming analysts' expectations by 4.6%. The business had a stunning quarter with an impressive beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates. Sportsman's Warehouse pulled off the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 43.2% since reporting. It currently trades at $3.35. Is now the time to buy Sportsman's Warehouse? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free. Spun off from L Brands in 2020, Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI) is a personal care and home fragrance retailer where consumers can find specialty shower gels, scented candles for the home, and lotions. Bath and Body Works reported revenues of $1.42 billion, up 2.9% year on year, in line with analysts' expectations. It was a slower quarter as it posted EPS guidance for next quarter missing analysts' expectations significantly and full-year EPS guidance missing analysts' expectations. Interestingly, the stock is up 8.5% since the results and currently trades at $33.06. Read our full analysis of Bath and Body Works's results here. With humble beginnings as a stereo equipment seller, Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) now sells a broad selection of consumer electronics, appliances, and home office products. Best Buy reported revenues of $8.77 billion, flat year on year. This number met analysts' expectations. Overall, it was a satisfactory quarter as it also recorded an impressive beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates. Best Buy delivered the highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The stock is flat since reporting and currently trades at $71.66. Read our full, actionable report on Best Buy here, it's free. Drawing gaming fans with demo units set up with the latest releases, GameStop (NYSE:GME) sells new and used video games, consoles, and accessories, as well as pop culture merchandise. GameStop reported revenues of $732.4 million, down 16.9% year on year. This print missed analysts' expectations by 2.9%. Zooming out, it was actually a strong quarter as it produced an impressive beat of analysts' EPS estimates and a solid beat of analysts' gross margin estimates. GameStop had the weakest performance against analyst estimates and slowest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is down 22.5% since reporting and currently trades at $23.40. Read our full, actionable report on GameStop here, it's free. As a result of the Fed's rate hikes in 2022 and 2023, inflation has come down from frothy levels post-pandemic. The general rise in the price of goods and services is trending towards the Fed's 2% goal as of late, which is good news. The higher rates that fought inflation also didn't slow economic activity enough to catalyze a recession. So far, soft landing. This, combined with recent rate cuts (half a percent in September 2024 and a quarter percent in November 2024) have led to strong stock market performance in 2024. The icing on the cake for 2024 returns was Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. Presidential Election in early November, sending major indices to all-time highs in the week following the election. Still, debates around the health of the economy and the impact of potential tariffs and corporate tax cuts remain, leaving much uncertainty around 2025. Want to invest in winners with rock-solid fundamentals? Check out our Top 5 Growth Stocks and add them to your watchlist. These companies are poised for growth regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. StockStory is growing and hiring equity analyst and marketing roles. Are you a 0 to 1 builder passionate about the markets and AI? See the open roles here. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Small Store Owner Struggles As Staff Constantly Call Out Sick Or Care For Family. Dave Ramsey Says Corporate America Would Just Fire Them
When a small business owner called into Dave Ramsey's 'EntreLeadership' podcast recently, she didn't talk about marketing, sales, or profits—she asked for help dealing with something more personal: what to do when too many employees are out for weeks at a time due to illness or family emergencies. With nine employees and around $700,000 in annual revenue, the specialty retail and race timing business owner told Ramsey she's struggling with multiple extended employee absences. 'It'd be one thing if it were one person, but it's multiple,' the owner said. 'And I'm just a small retail store.' Don't Miss: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Peter Thiel turned $1,700 into $5 billion—now accredited investors are eyeing this software company with similar breakout potential. Learn how you can Ramsey, who has run businesses of all sizes, told her, 'At your size, you can only absorb so much of it in the name of grace. And then you can't continue to absorb it all because you won't have the money to pay the people that are there because the work's not getting done.' He sympathized with her desire to be kind and flexible, but said the numbers don't lie. 'My grace can only go as far as the math allows it.' Ramsey explained that in his own company, they sometimes pay employees out on extended medical leave, but that luxury comes with scale. 'When I was your size, I couldn't do that. I didn't have the money to do that.' The small business owner clarified that her team members aren't lazy. 'None of them I would look at and go, 'Oh, you're slacking.'' Trending: Invest early in CancerVax's breakthrough tech aiming to disrupt a $231B market. Still, Ramsey didn't pull punches. 'Corporate America will fire their butt with no feelings,' he said. 'At least you got feelings.' 'Welcome to leadership. Sometimes it's hard... because small business people like you and me, we care about folks, we don't just cut their throat,' Ramsey noted. He recommended setting a clear policy: allow three weeks of PTO, and then no more than one month unpaid. Beyond that, the position likely needs to be filled. 'You're just never here, so we probably ought to call it out loud and say that,' he said. 'I feel bad for you, but I also can't go on not getting this work done.'Ramsey said leaders can make exceptions when they feel truly called to support someone long-term, but added, 'That's a rare exception.' His closing reminder: 'The good of the whole outweighs the good of the one. When you can't afford to do it, you can't afford to do it. That's not evil, it's just the stage of business you're at. I'd like to tell you it gets easier. It gets more complicated, is all it gets from here.' Read Next: The average American couple has saved this much money for retirement —?Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article A Small Store Owner Struggles As Staff Constantly Call Out Sick Or Care For Family. Dave Ramsey Says Corporate America Would Just Fire Them originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Small Store Owner Struggles As Staff Constantly Call Out Sick Or Care For Family. Dave Ramsey Says Corporate America Would Just Fire Them
When a small business owner called into Dave Ramsey's 'EntreLeadership' podcast recently, she didn't talk about marketing, sales, or profits—she asked for help dealing with something more personal: what to do when too many employees are out for weeks at a time due to illness or family emergencies. With nine employees and around $700,000 in annual revenue, the specialty retail and race timing business owner told Ramsey she's struggling with multiple extended employee absences. 'It'd be one thing if it were one person, but it's multiple,' the owner said. 'And I'm just a small retail store.' Don't Miss: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Peter Thiel turned $1,700 into $5 billion—now accredited investors are eyeing this software company with similar breakout potential. Learn how you can Ramsey, who has run businesses of all sizes, told her, 'At your size, you can only absorb so much of it in the name of grace. And then you can't continue to absorb it all because you won't have the money to pay the people that are there because the work's not getting done.' He sympathized with her desire to be kind and flexible, but said the numbers don't lie. 'My grace can only go as far as the math allows it.' Ramsey explained that in his own company, they sometimes pay employees out on extended medical leave, but that luxury comes with scale. 'When I was your size, I couldn't do that. I didn't have the money to do that.' The small business owner clarified that her team members aren't lazy. 'None of them I would look at and go, 'Oh, you're slacking.'' Trending: Invest early in CancerVax's breakthrough tech aiming to disrupt a $231B market. Still, Ramsey didn't pull punches. 'Corporate America will fire their butt with no feelings,' he said. 'At least you got feelings.' 'Welcome to leadership. Sometimes it's hard... because small business people like you and me, we care about folks, we don't just cut their throat,' Ramsey noted. He recommended setting a clear policy: allow three weeks of PTO, and then no more than one month unpaid. Beyond that, the position likely needs to be filled. 'You're just never here, so we probably ought to call it out loud and say that,' he said. 'I feel bad for you, but I also can't go on not getting this work done.'Ramsey said leaders can make exceptions when they feel truly called to support someone long-term, but added, 'That's a rare exception.' His closing reminder: 'The good of the whole outweighs the good of the one. When you can't afford to do it, you can't afford to do it. That's not evil, it's just the stage of business you're at. I'd like to tell you it gets easier. It gets more complicated, is all it gets from here.' Read Next: The average American couple has saved this much money for retirement —?Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article A Small Store Owner Struggles As Staff Constantly Call Out Sick Or Care For Family. Dave Ramsey Says Corporate America Would Just Fire Them originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Roots First Quarter 2026 Earnings: CA$0.20 loss per share (vs CA$0.22 loss in 1Q 2025)
Revenue: CA$40.0m (up 6.7% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: CA$7.91m (loss narrowed by 11% from 1Q 2025). CA$0.20 loss per share (improved from CA$0.22 loss in 1Q 2025). Trump has pledged to "unleash" American oil and gas and these 15 US stocks have developments that are poised to benefit. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 2.0% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 9.8% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Canada. Performance of the Canadian Specialty Retail industry. The company's shares are up 9.2% from a week ago. What about risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Roots you should know about. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Roots First Quarter 2026 Earnings: CA$0.20 loss per share (vs CA$0.22 loss in 1Q 2025)
Revenue: CA$40.0m (up 6.7% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: CA$7.91m (loss narrowed by 11% from 1Q 2025). CA$0.20 loss per share (improved from CA$0.22 loss in 1Q 2025). Trump has pledged to "unleash" American oil and gas and these 15 US stocks have developments that are poised to benefit. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 2.0% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 9.8% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Canada. Performance of the Canadian Specialty Retail industry. The company's shares are up 9.2% from a week ago. What about risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Roots you should know about. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
