Betty Chen

In a report published Wednesday, Mizuho Securities analyst Betty Chen reiterated a Neutral rating and $40.00 price target on Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU). In the report, Mizuho Securities noted, “We anticipate solid 3Q results (potential for slight beat from SG&A) and guidance and note ~+...

Aeropostale Inc (NYSE: ARO) could be grounded indefinitely, analysts said Thursday after the teen apparel retailer posted disappointing results. Aeropostale closed Thursday at $2.48, down $0.71. Year-to-date, the company has lost more than 72 percent of its value. "No matter how many...

Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) fell more than 9 percent Thursday after it cut guidance for the fourth quarter and analysts offered divided views on the company's outlook. The apparel retailer is struggling to turnaround its business, but "this will take time to play out," Topeka analyst...

Betty Chen of Mizuho Securities is expecting most retailers to demonstrate “flattish” sales trends in their November sales reports. “Lower gas prices and improving unemployment trends have not been overtly visible in overall consumer spending,” Chen wrote in a note on...

Following The Gap Inc.'s (NYSE: GPS) third-quarter results issued on Thursday, Betty Chen of Mizuho Securities maintained a Buy rating on shares with a price target lowered to $45 from a previous $47. “Although we are encouraged by the team's ability to skew the assortment toward...

L Brands Inc (NYSE: LB) reports Q3 earnings after the market close Wednesday. Analyst estimates anticipated EPS of $0.39 on revenue of $2.31 billion. Mizuho analyst Betty Chen anticipated EPS of $0.40 vs. $0.31 LY: “Despite the highly promotional retail environment, the company drove...

In a report published Friday, Mizuho Securities analyst Betty Chen downgraded the rating on Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ: URBN) from Buy to Neutral, and lowered the price target from $36.00 to $30.00. In the report, Mizuho Securities noted, “We are downgrading URBN to Neutral as we look for soft...

Mizuho Securities initiated coverage on Kate Spade & Co (NYSE: KATE) Thursday with a Neutral rating and $28 price target. Analyst Betty Chen noted that "given tepid mall traffic thus far, earnings may see near-term pressure as KATE faces slowing comp momentum against its toughest...

In a report published Friday, Mizuho Securities analyst Betty Chen reiterated a Buy rating and $48.00 price target on The Gap (NYSE: GPS). In the report, Mizuho Securities noted, “We continue to recommend GPS shares as analysis of Athletha suggests another opportunity to capitalize on the robust...

Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch Co (NYSE: ANF) are trending lower Monday following coverage from two firms. Mizuho Securities upgraded shares to a Buy from Neutral and the raised price target to $45 from $43. Betty Chen notes fashion improvements, revamped marketing tactics, improving margins...

L Brands (NYSE: LB) will report its second quarter results after market close on Wednesday. L Brands reported its first quarter results on May 21. The company earned $0.53 per share, topping analyst expectations by $0.01. Revenue grew 5.3 percent from a year ago to $2.39 billion and came in $10...

Shares of Express (NYSE: EXPR) traded up as much as 23.62 percent on news of the Sycamore stake and potential acquisition on Friday. Analysts were eager to comment on the news and possibilities for the retailer. Express Confirms Potential Acquisition by Shareholder In a 13-D filing on June 12...

Shares of Gap (NYSE: GPS) are trading up ~4 percent Friday following better-than-expected results for the month of April. In Thursday's report, CEO Glenn Murphy said, "We are pleased with our execution overall in April, especially at Old Navy." Gap also included diluted EPS guidance of $0.56 - $0...

On Thursday, The Gap (NYSE: GPS) reported March sales results. Shares traded about two percent lower following weak results and lower-than-expected decline in comps. Summary of Results The company expected March to be negatively impacted due to the Easter holiday being in April this year...