Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts' Views On 3 Consumer Stocks With Over 7% Dividend Yields
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
Wall Street's most accurate analysts have provided their views on three consumer discretionary stocks with over 7% dividend yields: Leggett & Platt (LEG), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL), and Kohl's Corporation (KSS). LEG reported disappointing Q4 results and issued weak FY24 guidance. CBRL appointed Carl T. Berquist as board Chairman after Sandra B. Cochran's early retirement. A hedge fund led by a former Canada Prime Minister is pushing KSS to sell itself. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets for these stocks.

February 26, 2024 | 2:14 pm
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Leggett & Platt reported disappointing Q4 results and weak FY24 guidance. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets.
The negative financial performance and lowered guidance are likely to impact investor sentiment negatively, leading to potential short-term price declines.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Cracker Barrel appointed Carl T. Berquist as board Chairman after Sandra B. Cochran's early retirement. Analysts have mixed views on the stock.
Board changes might bring strategic shifts, but the immediate impact on stock price is uncertain. Analysts' mixed ratings reflect this ambiguity.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
A hedge fund led by a former Canada Prime Minister is pushing Kohl's to sell itself. Analysts have adjusted their ratings and price targets.
The push for a sale by a significant hedge fund could lead to positive market speculation about potential acquisition premiums, possibly driving the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80