Michael Lasser

Although Wayfair Inc (NYSE: W) seems well positioned to gain significant share in the home furnishings markets, a lack of clarity into the company’s potential for profitability could hold back the stock, according to UBS. The Analyst Michael Lasser initiated coverage of Wayfair with a Neutral...

Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) reported second-quarter results that came in better than expected. The earnings beat may have been overshadowed by management's decision to remove its prior guidance of $400 million in incremental EBIT by fiscal 2021. Q2 A Mix Of Positives And Negatives Kroger's...

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) reported second-quarter results Wednesday morning, which sent shares higher by 20%. The department store giant not only reported a top- and bottom-line beat but management lifted its full-year earnings outlook higher. Here is a summary of how some of the Street...

Wednesday's trading session was a busy day for investors with exposure to the retail space, as Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) and Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) each reported strong second-quarter results. Three Tailwinds Target and Lowe's share three similar tailwinds that...

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP) turned in a disappointing second quarter Tuesday as car repair DIY-ers put off fixes due to bad weather. But sell-side analysts said the sun is coming back out for both the auto parts chain and its customers.  Same-store sales growth was flat,...

Value retailer Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (NASDAQ: GO) reported second-quarter results that were encouraging but two analysts aren't ready to recommend investors buy the stock. The Analysts Bank of America's Robert Ohmes maintains a Neutral rating on Grocery Outlet with a price target...

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) reported Wednesday fiscal first-quarter results, which sent the stock tumbling to its lowest level in over a decade. Here is a summary of how some of the Street's top analysts reacted to the print and management's guidance. The Analysts Wedbush'...

UBS analysts met with Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD) executives and the three main takeaways prompted the research firm to reiterate a bullish stance on the stock. The Analyst UBS' Michael Lasser maintains a Buy rating on Home Depot with a $215 price target. The Thesis Home Depot presented a new...

Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) shares slumped Friday after the grocery chain reported lackluster identical store sales that were below company expectations. Sell-side analysts were mostly forgiving, saying that expectations are modest — and the chain’s online efforts could be...

Five Below Inc (NASDAQ: FIVE), a retailer that sells all products in store for $5 or less, reported fiscal first-quarter results and a plan to help mitigate any impact from tariffs. Here is a summary of how some of the Street's top analysts reacted to the print. The Analysts Bank of America...

Dollar store chain Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) reported Thursday first quarter results which came in better than expected and prompted at least three Street analysts to become incrementally bullish on the stock. The Analysts KeyBanc Capital Markets' Bradley Thomas maintains at Overweight,...

Dollar store chain Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) reported Thursday first-quarter results, which received a mixed reaction from the Street. Here is a summary of how some of the Street's top analysts reacted to the print. The Analysts KeyBanc Capital Markets' Bradley Thomas maintains an...

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) reported Thursday fiscal third-quarter results. Two Street analysts reaffirmed a bullish stance on the stock. UBS: 'Steady Results' Costco reported "another set of steady results" highlighted by a consistent worldwide renewal rate of 88....

Lowe's Companies Inc (NYSE: LOW) stock finished the week 11.7-percent lower after the retailer reported lackluster earnings and cut full-year guidance Wednesday due to gross margin weakness. Sell-side analysts said the gross margin problem — which the company blamed on...

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT)'s strong sales numbers have the sell-side bullish, with particular interest in the legacy retailer’s addition of digital order fulfillment to its apparent strengths. Target beat analysts' estimates on both earnings and sales in its first quarter report...