The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)
Tapestry Inc.
TPR-N
TOP PICK
Sep 02, 2021
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'ReillyTPR is an international manufacturer of luxury items that include the Coach and Kate Spade brands. They have built cash reserves back above $2 billion during the pandemic, while paying down debt. They trade at 16x earnings, compared to peers like RL at 49x. They have re-instated the dividend at a good yield, while keeping the payout ratio under 50% of cash flow. We would buy this with a stop loss at $30, looking to achieve $53.50 -- upside potential over 29%. Yield 2.45%. (Analysts’ price target is $53.13)
(A Top Pick Sep 16/19, Down 39%) He felt it was well-positioned to turn around. It owns Coach handbags which had far overexpanded, and a high-end shoe company. It just bought Kate Spade whose product line needed updating. These brands were expected to take off in China. He's bought more shares and sees more upside. Carries no debt.
Considering another lockdown The new CEO is doing a good job, the consumer appeal is good, and the merchandise is fresh. It's a rare brick and mortar name that he's really warming up to.
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This international manufacturer of luxury items that includes the Coach and Kate Spade brands is reiterated as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings beat expectations by 17% and ROE is over 29%. They are using cash reserves to buy back shares and pay down debt. They trade at 15x earnings, compared to peers at 28x. They have re-instated the dividend at a good yield, while keeping the payout ratio under 10% of cash flow. We recommend trailing up the stop (from the $30.00 as previously recommended) to $38.50, looking to achieve $56 -- upside potential over 27%. Yield 2.30%. (Analysts’ price target is $55.93)
(A Top Pick Dec 08/21, Down 11.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with TPR has triggered its stop at $38.50. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. When combined with the previous buy recommendation, this results in a combined net investment loss of 9%.
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly TPR is an international manufacturer of luxury items that include the Coach and Kate Spade brands. They have built cash reserves back above $2 billion during the pandemic, while paying down debt. They trade at 16x earnings, compared to peers like RL at 49x. They have re-instated the dividend at a good yield, while keeping the payout ratio under 50% of cash flow. We would buy this with a stop loss at $30, looking to achieve $53.50 -- upside potential over 29%. Yield 2.45%. (Analysts’ price target is $53.13)