Loop Capital analyst Anthony Chukumba said he is "rarely happy to see a CFO depart," but he also noted that Pier 1 Imports has continued to "stumble" under outgoing CFO Jeff Boyer, while his departure allows new CEO Alasdair James to bring in his own person to take the post. Noting the increased uncertainty that the CFO departure brings, Chukumba lowered his price target to $8 from $10 on Pier 1 shares, but keeps a Buy rating on the stock, citing the stock's "significant discount" to the average valuation of peer home furnishings and home goods retailers.