5 Must See Retail Earnings Charts

Earnings season is finally winding down but it’s not over yet.

There are still over 200 companies expected to report earnings this week with many of those being well-known retailers.

Has the “brick and mortar is dying” story been put to bed yet? Several of this week’s retailers are skilled at selling products both online and in the stores.

And one even has a brand that sells 100% of its products ONLY in stores. It doesn’t even have an online business. Yet that retailer has been crushing it.

Online sales still remain a relatively small percentage of total retail sales. The myth of all retailers being Amazoned is just that: a myth.

These five retailers have solid track records of beating the consensus.

Which of these retailers will surprise again this quarter?

This Week’s 5 Must-See Retail Earnings Charts

1. The TJX Companies (TJX - Free Report) has missed just 2 times in the past 5 years and that was all the way back in 2014. Shares are trading near 5-year highs for this retailer which sports the Marshall’s, TJ Maxx and Home Goods brands. Will it maintain its 2018 momentum?

2. Ralph Lauren (RL  - Free Report)sank to new multi-year lows in 2017 but with apparel turning around, the shares have too. It’s well off those 2017 lows but is all the good news already priced in?

3. Williams-Sonoma (WSM - Free Report) has missed only one time in the last 5 years but the shares are stuck. The owner of West Elm and Pottery Barn is expected to see double-digit earnings growth in fiscal 2018 but investors aren’t buying it as the shares have stagnated. Will the launch of West Elm Kids help move the needle?

4. Best Buy (BBY - Free Report) was left for dead several years ago as Wall Street was certain it was going to be Amazoned. It wasn’t. Shares are trying to break out to new 5-year highs. Will this quarter’s report give them the boost they need?

5. Ross Stores (ROST - Free Report) has survived the apparel retail angst well as shares hit new 5-year highs in 2018. It’s last miss was in 2014 which is an impressive record. Will it keep the momentum in the second half of the year?

Disclosure: Tracey Ryniec is the Value Stock Strategist for Zacks.com. She is also the Editor of the  more

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