Susan Anderson

Gap Inc (NYSE: GPS) announced in a press release after market close on Monday that it plans to close 175 of its specialty stores in North America over the next few years. The move is part of what company executives are calling a "strategic initiative to increase productivity and...

Several retailers release monthly sales metrics to the investment community. Two of the most notable retailers to do so include Gap Inc (NYSE: GPS) and L Brands Inc (NYSE: LB). Here is what Susan Anderson of FBR & Co. is expecting from the retailers May sales. Gap: Comps Under Pressure,...

In a report published Wednesday, FBR & Co. analyst Susan Anderson suggested that Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UA) could see its revenue jump to $8.9 billion in 2018 and climb to "well over" $10 billion the following year. According to Anderson, Under Armour could reach 20 percent international...

Shares of Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UA) rose on Monday after FBR & Co. analysts Susan Anderson and Andrew Schmidt reiterated an Outperform rating and raised their price target from $86 to $90. The promotion is based on what they call the "UA Madness in Latin America." They believe "brand...

In a report published Tuesday, FBR & Co. analyst Susan Anderson reiterated a Market Perform rating on Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ: URBN), and raised the price target from $38.00 to $40.00. In the report, FBR & Co. noted, "URBN reported a 4Q EPS beat of $0.60 versus FBR/consensus of $0.57...

In a report published Tuesday, FBR & Co. analyst Susan Anderson upgraded shares of Gap Inc (NYSE: GPS) to Outperform as 2015 could prove to be a "breakout" year. Anderson acknowledged the potential for continued segment pressure at the Gap core brand, but the risk is outweighed by...

The Gap (NYSE: GPS) reported its second quarter results last Thursday after market close. The retailer earned $0.70 per share, a penny better than analysts expected; revenue of $3.98 billion came in $10 million higher than expected. The Gap's total company wide comp sales were flat in the...

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) posted a 70 percent decline in second-quarter earnings, while same-store sales fell seven percent, but it wasn't as bad as Wall Street expected. The apparel retailer's shares opened sharply higher Thursday and climbed during the day. "It was...

In a research note released Thursday, FBR & Co. analyst Susan Anderson commented on the specialty retail and apparel industry. She called inventory levels poor but improving, raised the target on Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF), called Hanes (NYSE: HBI) best positioned, and is...

FBR & Co. on Thursday downgraded Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN) to a Market Perform rating. FBR analyst Susan Anderson stated, "we believe the stock will trade sideways in 2014 driven by continued UO weakness and the potential for Anthro/FP to slow with tougher compares in 2H14." Anderson...

In a report published Wednesday, FBR Capital Markets analyst Susan Anderson reiterated an Outperform rating and $43.00 price target on Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF). In the report, FBR Capital Markets noted, “Engaged Capital sent a letter to the ANF board highlighting the upcoming contract...

In a report published Wednesday, FBR Capital Markets analyst Susan Anderson commented on recent developments related to Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF). In the report, FBR Capital Markets noted, “In our LBO model, ANF had the highest potential IRR at 34%, followed by ARO at 29% and AEO at...

In a report published Wednesday, FBR Capital Markets analyst Susan Anderson initiated coverage on Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO) with a Market Perform rating and $10.00 price target. In the report, FBR Capital Markets noted, “We are initiating coverage of Aéropostale, Inc. (ARO) with a Market Perform...

In a report published Wednesday, FBR Capital Markets analyst Susan Anderson initiated coverage on American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) with a Market Perform rating and $15.00 price target. In the report, FBR Capital Markets noted, “We are initiating coverage of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (...