Dollar General, Ollie's Shares Fall: Analysts Positive On Results, Investors Take Profits
Portfolio Pulse from Neil Dennis
Dollar General Corp. (DG) and Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc (OLLI) shares fell despite positive analyst sentiment following their earnings reports. Dollar General maintained its full-year outlook with increased sales and positive traffic, while Ollie's also beat forecasts. Analysts from Telsey Group and Goldman Sachs reacted favorably to DG's results, with Goldman Sachs maintaining a buy rating and a $138 price target. UBS raised its price target for OLLI from $92 to $95, maintaining a neutral rating. Shares of Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR) and Five Below (FIVE) also declined. The sell-off may be due to profit-taking, as these stocks had seen significant gains in recent months.
December 07, 2023 | 6:30 pm
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Dollar Tree Inc shares dropped 1% amidst a broader sell-off in the bargain store sector, despite no specific negative news reported.
Dollar Tree's share price decline seems to be part of a sector-wide trend rather than company-specific news, suggesting a short-term negative impact due to market sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Five Below's stock decreased by 2.1%, aligning with the trend of falling shares among bargain stores, potentially due to profit-taking.
The decline in Five Below's shares is likely related to the broader market movement in the discount retail sector, indicating a short-term negative impact from profit-taking.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Dollar General reported better-than-expected Q3 earnings but saw shares fall 0.7%. The company maintained its full-year 2023 outlook with increased sales. Analysts remain positive, with Goldman Sachs maintaining a buy rating and a $138 price target.
While the earnings beat and maintained outlook are positive, the share price drop indicates a potential short-term profit-taking reaction. Analysts' positive ratings suggest underlying strength, but investor sentiment may be mixed in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Ollie's shares fell 4.8% despite reporting forecast-beating results. UBS raised its price target from $92 to $95 while maintaining a neutral rating.
The share price decline following positive earnings could indicate short-term profit-taking. The raised price target by UBS reflects a positive view on the stock, but the neutral rating suggests caution.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80