Retail Sales Growth: U.S. retail sales rose by 0.5% in July 2025, following a revised increase of 0.9% in June, with significant gains in motor vehicle and furniture sales.
Online Sales Surge: Nonstore retailers experienced a 0.8% increase in sales from the previous month and an impressive 8.0% year-over-year growth, highlighting the strength of e-commerce.
Sector Highlights: Key sectors such as clothing stores and furniture stores also saw notable sales increases, with clothing sales up 0.7% and furniture sales rising 1.4% sequentially.
Investment Opportunities: Several ETFs and stocks are positioned to benefit from these retail trends, including ProShares Online Retail ETF, SPDR S&P Retail ETF, and companies like Amazon, Home Depot, and CVS Health.
Wall Street analysts forecast XRT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for XRT is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of 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.
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Wall Street analysts forecast XRT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for XRT is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of 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.
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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.
