Retail Sector Earnings Roundup: Analyzing The Holiday Season Winners And Losers

Justin Purohit
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Summary

  • The holiday shopping season is progressing on a strong note, with record sales reported on Black Friday & Cyber Monday.
  • The positive sales trends have been echoed in the results of a number of retailers, with many reporting results above expectations and revising guidance accordingly.
  • The gains have continued to be more pronounced among those with greater "value" proposition among their product offerings.
  • The performances in the dollar store names have been an exception, and it is here where I see the most value and upside potential.
Shop owner handing bag to smiling client after shopping in clothing boutique

Thomas Barwick

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and a broad range of retailers have reported results, with many surpassing sales and earnings expectations. The macroeconomic environment continues to favor retailers with a strong value-driven product mix, benefiting giants like Walmart (

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