LATAM Airlines, Kohl's, and Dollar General Rated Buy with Strong Value Metrics
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
- LATAM Airlines Performance: LATAM Airlines Group holds a Zacks Rank of #1, with the current year earnings consensus estimate rising by 4.2% over the past 60 days, indicating enhanced profitability that is likely to boost investor confidence.
- Kohl's Strong Growth: Kohl's Corporation also carries a Zacks Rank of #1, with the consensus estimate for next year's earnings increasing by 104.4% in the last 60 days, suggesting robust market demand that may attract more investor attention.
- Dollar General's Stability: Dollar General Corporation has a Zacks Rank of #1, with the current year earnings consensus estimate up by 5.4%, and a P/E ratio of 22.26, which is lower than the industry average of 28.60, highlighting its relative value appeal.
- Investment Opportunities: These companies have been handpicked by Zacks experts, expected to gain over 100% in the coming months, presenting excellent investment opportunities, especially given their lower visibility in the market.
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Analyst Views on DG
Wall Street analysts forecast DG stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DG is 143.86 USD with a low forecast of 125.00 USD and a high forecast of 170.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
16 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 145.040
Low
125.00
Averages
143.86
High
170.00
Current: 145.040
Low
125.00
Averages
143.86
High
170.00
About DG
Dollar General Corporation is a discount retailer. The Company offers merchandise, including consumable items, seasonal items, home products and apparel. Its merchandise includes brands from manufacturers, as well as its own private brand selections with prices at discounts to brands. Its consumables category includes paper and cleaning products, packaged food, perishables, snacks, health and beauty, pet, and tobacco products. Its seasonal products include holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, automotive and home office supplies. Its home products include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, bed and bath soft goods. The Company’s apparel products include basic items for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes and accessories.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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