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Benj GallanderCanada Goose HoldingsGOOS.TODON'T BUYFeb 19, 2020

Chance to double? He is not surprised to see it down 40% on the year. The capitalization makes no sense to him -- although he admits to not being to familiar with their balance sheet. He thought this was a good short a while ago. They have done well, but the price point for their products seems way to high for his liking. This will get hurt as the economy begins to sputter.
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Good proxy for health of consumers in Canada. Luxury item that is discretionary. Hard to excited about this style of business. Not seeing major spending from average population. Better options for investors out there. 

DON'T BUY

Great company and brand, iconic. Don't buy. Chart is terrible. Darling of an IPO, up to a screaming high, back down to earth. Proxy for Canada-China and US-China relations. A play on consumer discretionary spending. Saturated in Canada, and their coats last forever so only need one.

DON'T BUY

Consumer discretionary spending is challenged, especially out of China. A pivot in interest rates would change his tune.

BUY ON WEAKNESS
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While slashing guidance may be prudent, investors still react to expectations vs reality. The guidance cut was likely bigger than most expected. In addition, the company is transitioning to a new CFO which generally causes some investor angst. GOOS said sales momentum began to 'slow noticeably' in September. With China struggling, investors are just preferring to sit this one out, for now. 3Q revenue guidance dropped to $575M to $700M, vs estimates of $727M, a not-igsignificant drop if it comes in at the lower end of the range. Debt may also be a worry here. Still, at 11X earnings now, it is historically cheap, and despite the forecast analysts still expect earnings growth over the next two years. 
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Trevor Rose’s Insights - Trevor’s most-liked answers from 5i Research.

Revenue of $293 mln beat estimates of $259 mln and EPS of $0.14 beat estimates of $0.11. For revenues, the outlook for the next year was in-line but the EPS outlook came in lower than expected which is likely what is weighing on shares. Total revenues grew 31% for the quarter and the company is working to expand their direct to consumer channel as well as diversifying into different types of apparel. We think the quarter looked ok and demand trends appear to remain strong but the lower earnings guide was not ideal. 
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BUY
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks GOOS has been beaten up, but it’s time for it to rise again as China reopens. Shares popped 3.5% Monday morning on the momentum from China (the TSX market rallied less than 1%). GOOS pays no dividend and its beta is 1.44, so there’s some risk. Shares trade at 33.36x PE and have risen (along with the share price) from 24.4x two months ago. However, a year ago, this valuation surpassed 42x. Read 3 Reopening Stocks for China’s Return for our full analysis.
COMMENT
Shares haven't done much lately, basing at $20. The latest news from China (of the government easing lockdowns) has given a little optimism and helped GOOS, but be extremely careful. A few days of positive headlines means little, but if the situation there is positive next April then we could be out of the woods. It's a consumer stock, and high-end consumer demand hasn't fallen.
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 26/22, Down 16.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with GOOS has triggered its stop at $21. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.
WAIT
Key worry about expansion they'll be able to do in China. Price has declined, but if we hit a recession, disposable income will pull back a bit. Still facing cost headwinds, margins will tighten, so you might get it for cheaper.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 05/21, Down 50%) Shares have been beaten unfairly. It's a discretionary luxury retailer. Some feel that demand for luxury goods has been satiated, but GOOS' parks are essential outwear. Plus, it's an iconic brand. Also, they are expanding in the US and Europe, though bumpy in China. Sales are fine, though there is margin compression which may presage a downtown in earnings, but he's holding on. Shares will rally.
DON'T BUY
Has owned this in the past, but not now. Probably with high inflation and slowing economy, GOOS is vulnerable to weaker sales. Long term, this will show secular growth. Has a geographic expansion story in China and is a class brand. Have been problems in China in recent years with rolling Covid lockdowns, and travel needs to return (tourists buying coats in Banff, for instance). Shares could decline further if the economy slows down. But long term this will grow. But he isn't buying this now.
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It has under-performed but the near term outlook for China is favourable for Canada Goose. The recent uptrend should continue based on investors' recession views - deep or not. The second question was on Maple Leaf Foods. It had a massive drop of 16% last week which provides an opportunity to buy.
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Summer is not the time to think about parkas, but it is a great time to buy the stock of GOOS. Recently reported earnings beat expectations and recorded the company's record sales of over $1 billion and management guidance expects $1.3-$1.4 billion in 2022. Online sales margins are 76%. Non-parka revenues were up 70%. The company plans expansion into South Korea and Japan in 2023 to add to its Asian foot print that now includes China. We recommend a stop loss at $21, looking to achieve $39.50 -- upside potential over 50%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $39.20)
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GOOS shares dove over 27% in the first quarter this year, and China, a big buyer of these famous coats, is a headwind given that country's lockdowns Add to that inflation and supply issues effecting almost every business on the planet.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. Overall likes the stock. The Japan deal to expand their relationship with Sazaby is positive. The joint venture should generate total revenues of 60-65M CAD in Fiscal 2023. Good prospects in a recovery world. China’s growth could be a headwind, since it is still closely tied to their performance. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free