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Fly News Breaks for March 21, 2019
PIR, SFM, JWN, FND, W, BJ, DLTR, TSCO, TGT
Mar 21, 2019 | 07:52 EDT
Gordon Haskett analysts Chuck Grom, John Park and Andrew Minora have recalibrated their ratings in broadline and hardline retail with the Q4 earnings season nearly complete, stating that holiday results were mixed with clear winners and losers and that year-to-date sales have been "extremely choppy." The firm's latest macro/consumer survey results suggest that some optimism has resurfaced and they see a scenario where there is a release of significant pent-up demand for the retail group. Within the context of a portfolio approach to the space, the analysts upgraded Target (TGT), Tractor Supply (TSCO), Dollar Tree (DLTR), BJ's Wholesale (BJ) to Buy from Accumulate, upgraded Wayfair (W) and Floor & Decor (FND) to Accumulate from Hold, and downgrade Nordstrom (JWN) and Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) to Reduce from Hold. The analysts also downgraded Pier 1 Imports (PIR) to Underperform from Hold.