They are rolling out varying pricing lines for different store locations, based on demographics and market differences. He likes their growth potential and sees franchising as a good future revenue stream generator. Yield 3%. (Analysts’ price target is $159.25)
It's trading at about 16 times which is at the lower end of its historical range. They introduced a tiered pricing system. More affluent areas will have a higher profit margin. It is seems it is gaining traction. They have a good history of raising their dividend. He is a buyer.
(A Top Pick Jun 27/18, Up 8%) He has sold his position in this. They were rolling out new stores and changed their pricing of exactly the same item depending on the store's location. He looked on this as a risk and return. He made money on the name and has since moved on.
They report Thursday. Are a work in progress, and it won't be easy to keep current customers happy while attracting new ones. It could take a while for the CEO to turn things around.
Is -19% this year, but they reported super numbers yesterday: same-store sales growth beat and raised their full-year forecast. The company remains a work in progress, though, which explains weak shares. Sales were bad this winter due to bad weather. Is a turnaround story, so a little risky.
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