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12/21/2023 2:09:08 PM Eastern Time Holding Up Click here to download PDF version The market is holding up, but economic data continues to come in with big misses. The Leading Economic Index (LEI) contracted again in November at -0.5%. This is the 20th consecutive month of contraction, fueling recession fears. The non-financial component of the LEI dragged the index down the most with big hits from Consumer Expectations for business conditions and the ISM index of new orders. The Kansas Fed Manufacturing Index came in at -4 in December from -3 in November. Eight of the 11 S&P 500 sectors are trading up with Consumer Discretionary showing the largest gains. The official Santa Claus rally starts tomorrow, maybe we should believe.
Long Idea: The Gap, Inc. (GPS) @ $21.13
BACKGROUND: The Gap, Inc. operates as an apparel retail company. The company offers apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands. Its products include denim and khakis; eyewear, jewelry, shoes, handbags, and fragrances; and fitness and lifestyle products for use in yoga, training, sports, travel, and everyday activities for women and girls. The company offers its products through company-operated stores, franchise stores, websites, and third-party arrangements. It has franchise agreements to operate Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta stores and websites in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. The company also provides its products through e-commerce sites. The Gap, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. SKINNY: We like the stock at this level and remain positive on GPS's restructuring efforts. Q3 results were solid, sending the stock up 10% the date it was releasing and indicating the turn is coming. GPS's brick and mortar stores are outperforming their online presence with sales comps getting less negative and driving margins to increase 260bp to 43.1%. GPS's gross margin improved because of being less promotional. Fundamentally, GPS remains strong with cash on hand doubling from a year ago to $1.35 billion and free cash flow at $544 million. Our target is $25.50.
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