SA Chart: Which S&P 500 sectors performed best in September? (S&P Complete Indices:SP500)
September Performance of S&P 500: Traditionally, September is a weak month for the S&P 500, with major market segments showing average declines over the past decade.
2023 Exception: This year, however, the S&P 500 defied this trend by finishing September positively.
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CarMax Accelerates Used Car Sales Growth, Despite Earnings Miss
Earnings Report Highlights: CarMax reported fourth-quarter sales of $6 billion, exceeding expectations, while retail used unit sales rose 6.2% year-over-year; however, earnings per share fell short of analyst estimates at 58 cents.
Future Outlook and Expansion Plans: The company plans to open six new store locations and four reconditioning/auction centers in fiscal year 2026, with projected capital expenditures of approximately $575 million due to deferred land purchases.
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.1810
Dividend Information: Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF (RSPD) has a dividend of $0.1810 payable on March 28 for shareholders recorded on March 24, with an ex-dividend date also on March 24.
Market Outlook: A BofA survey indicates slower global growth leading to a defensive stance among investors, while Citi maintains a bullish year-end call for the S&P 500 amidst varying target adjustments from other analysts.
Despite a sluggish start in 2025, these 10 Consumer Discretionary stocks all shine bright
Consumer Discretionary Sector Performance: The Consumer Discretionary sector has struggled in 2025, with a year-to-date decline of -15.6%, making it the worst-performing sector compared to the S&P 500 benchmark.
Top Performing Stocks: Despite the challenges, Seeking Alpha highlighted the top 10 best performing Consumer Discretionary stocks, with Life Time Group Holdings leading at +26% YTD, followed by Dana Incorporated and Light & Wonder.
Tapestry And Capri Call Off $8.5B Deal Amid Legal Hurdles
Merger Termination: Tapestry, Inc. and Capri Holdings Limited have mutually agreed to terminate their merger agreement due to legal uncertainties, with Tapestry set to redeem $6.1 billion in senior notes and reimburse Capri $45 million for transaction-related expenses.
Financial Outlook: Tapestry's Board approved a $2 billion share repurchase program and reaffirmed its FY25 revenue guidance of over $6.75 billion, while maintaining an annual dividend of $1.40 per share.
Lululemon's China Comeback, Analyst Sees 60% Q3 Growth
Analyst Rating and Sales Growth: BofA Securities analyst Lorraine Hutchinson maintains a Buy rating for Lululemon Athletica with a price target of $355, citing a significant rebound in China sales, which increased by 48% in August and 67% in September, contributing to an estimated 60% growth for the quarter.
Long-term Growth Strategy: Lululemon aims for a fourfold increase in international revenue by 2026, with China being a crucial component, currently accounting for 13% of total revenues and showing consistent growth year-over-year.
RBC Capital Markets ranks each S&P sector
Market Outlook: RBC Capital Markets holds a slightly bullish outlook across various industries, favoring Health Care and Energy sectors while remaining cautious on Consumer Staples and Utilities.
Analyst Sentiment: Analysts globally exhibit a slightly bullish tilt in their assessments of the market.
CarMax Accelerates Used Car Sales Growth, Despite Earnings Miss
Earnings Report Highlights: CarMax reported fourth-quarter sales of $6 billion, exceeding expectations, while retail used unit sales rose 6.2% year-over-year; however, earnings per share fell short of analyst estimates at 58 cents.
Future Outlook and Expansion Plans: The company plans to open six new store locations and four reconditioning/auction centers in fiscal year 2026, with projected capital expenditures of approximately $575 million due to deferred land purchases.
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.1810
Dividend Information: Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF (RSPD) has a dividend of $0.1810 payable on March 28 for shareholders recorded on March 24, with an ex-dividend date also on March 24.
Market Outlook: A BofA survey indicates slower global growth leading to a defensive stance among investors, while Citi maintains a bullish year-end call for the S&P 500 amidst varying target adjustments from other analysts.
Despite a sluggish start in 2025, these 10 Consumer Discretionary stocks all shine bright
Consumer Discretionary Sector Performance: The Consumer Discretionary sector has struggled in 2025, with a year-to-date decline of -15.6%, making it the worst-performing sector compared to the S&P 500 benchmark.
Top Performing Stocks: Despite the challenges, Seeking Alpha highlighted the top 10 best performing Consumer Discretionary stocks, with Life Time Group Holdings leading at +26% YTD, followed by Dana Incorporated and Light & Wonder.
Tapestry And Capri Call Off $8.5B Deal Amid Legal Hurdles
Merger Termination: Tapestry, Inc. and Capri Holdings Limited have mutually agreed to terminate their merger agreement due to legal uncertainties, with Tapestry set to redeem $6.1 billion in senior notes and reimburse Capri $45 million for transaction-related expenses.
Financial Outlook: Tapestry's Board approved a $2 billion share repurchase program and reaffirmed its FY25 revenue guidance of over $6.75 billion, while maintaining an annual dividend of $1.40 per share.
Lululemon's China Comeback, Analyst Sees 60% Q3 Growth
Analyst Rating and Sales Growth: BofA Securities analyst Lorraine Hutchinson maintains a Buy rating for Lululemon Athletica with a price target of $355, citing a significant rebound in China sales, which increased by 48% in August and 67% in September, contributing to an estimated 60% growth for the quarter.
Long-term Growth Strategy: Lululemon aims for a fourfold increase in international revenue by 2026, with China being a crucial component, currently accounting for 13% of total revenues and showing consistent growth year-over-year.
RBC Capital Markets ranks each S&P sector
Market Outlook: RBC Capital Markets holds a slightly bullish outlook across various industries, favoring Health Care and Energy sectors while remaining cautious on Consumer Staples and Utilities.
Analyst Sentiment: Analysts globally exhibit a slightly bullish tilt in their assessments of the market.
