Chico's FAS is Navigating Enclosed Malls: Analyst Outlines Strategy For Leveraging Lifestyle Centers For Growth
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Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey reiterated a Market Perform rating on Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS) with a price target of $6. The company is moving away from enclosed malls and focusing on lifestyle centers and open-air malls. The analyst estimates EPS of $0.29, total sales growth of 1% Y/Y to $546 million, and gross margin expansion to 41.8%.

May 31, 2023 | 6:20 pm
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Chico's FAS receives a Market Perform rating from Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey, with a price target of $6. The company is moving away from enclosed malls and focusing on lifestyle centers and open-air malls.
The analyst's Market Perform rating suggests a neutral outlook for Chico's FAS in the short term. The company's strategy to move away from enclosed malls and focus on lifestyle centers and open-air malls is expected to contribute to incremental growth and profitability. However, the stock is currently trading lower, which may limit the immediate impact of the rating.
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