Walmart, Costco, and Amazon Aren’t the Only Good Retail Stocks. Where to Shop in 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 23 2025
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Source: Barron's
Retail Performance Overview: Last year, retail stocks struggled to outperform the S&P 500, with big-box retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Amazon leading the market. Despite economic challenges such as inflation and interest rates, stock-picking opportunities exist among specialty retailers poised for growth.
Future Outlook and Investment Strategies: Analysts suggest that while some premium-priced retailers may face risks, there are potential turnarounds in smaller companies and thematic investments in housing and eyewear sectors. The anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts could further stimulate consumer demand across various retail categories.
Analyst Views on CURV
Wall Street analysts forecast CURV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CURV is 1.44 USD with a low forecast of 0.75 USD and a high forecast of 2.00 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.
6 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
3 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 1.240
Low
0.75
Averages
1.44
High
2.00
Current: 1.240
Low
0.75
Averages
1.44
High
2.00
About CURV
Torrid Holdings Inc. is a direct-to-consumer brand of apparel, intimates, and accessories in North America. The Company is focused on fit and offers products across a broad assortment, which includes tops, bottoms, denim, dresses, intimates, activewear, footwear and accessories. It designs, develops and merchandises almost all of its products in-house, under the Torrid, Torrid Curve, CURV and Lovesick brand names. The Company operates in one segment, being the operation of its e-commerce platform and stores. Through its unified commerce platform, which includes its e-commerce and retail stores, it delivers a brand experience to its customers. Its e-commerce channel is central to its unified commerce platform. Its Website and mobile app feature updates on new collections and guidance on how to wear and put together outfits. It operates approximately 634 stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Its stores are located in malls, shopping plazas, and lifestyle centers.
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.
