From AMZN to DLTR: Will these stocks bring cheer to subdued market?

Highlights

• Amazon.com, Inc’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) net sales rose 9% YoY in Q4, FY21.
  
  
• The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) returned over 35% gains in the past 12 months.
  
  
• Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) sales jumped 37% YoY in Q2, FY22

Consumers typically spend more on gifts, food, and apparel around Valentine's Day, observed on February 14. But will Valentine's Day spirit linger on in the market this week?

This year, the US market saw a sharp decline amid a slew of concerns, from economy to geopolitical worries. The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary sector fell 11.62% this year as of Feb 11. Here we explore seven stocks that may help reignite the market this week.

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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Closing price on February 11, 2022: US$3065.87

Market Cap: US$1.60 trillion

One year return: -6.21%

Amazon is one of the world’s leading technology and e-commerce companies based in Seattle, Washington. Besides e-commerce, it has interests in cloud computing, digital streaming, etc.

Its net sales rose 9% YoY to US$137.4 billion in Q4, FY21, while the net income was US$14.3 billion, or US$27.75 per diluted share. Its net sales for fiscal 2021 rose 22% YoY to US$469.8 billion. Its P/E ratio is 48.61, the forward P/E for one year is 60.64, and the EPS is US$64.78.

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The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY)

Closing price on February 11, 2022: US$205.19

Market Cap: US$41.57 billion

One year return: 35.55%

Hershey is one of the world’s largest chocolate manufacturing companies based in Derry Township, Pennsylvania. It specializes in bakery products like cookies, cakes, candies, etc.

The company's revenue rose 6.4% YoY to US$2.32 billion in Q4, FY21, while its net income surged 16.5% YoY to US$335.6 million, or US$1.62 per diluted share. For fiscal 2021, its net sales increased by 10.1% YoY to US$8.97 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 28.39, the forward P/E for one year is 25.84, the dividend yield is 1.76%, and the annualized dividend is US$3.604.

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Signet Jewelers (NYSE:SIG)

Closing price on February 11, 2022: US$81.29

Market Cap: US$4.20 billion

One year return: 79.65%

Signet Jewelers is one of the leading jewelry retail firms based in Hamilton, Bermuda. It offers a range of diamond jewelry for consumers.

The company's total sales rose 18% YoY to US$1.53 billion in Q3, FY22, while its GAAP operating income came in at US$106.9 million, or US$1.45 per diluted share.

Its P/E ratio is 7.04, the forward P/E for one year is 6.69, the dividend yield is 0.89%, and the annualized dividend is US$0.72.

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Chewy, Inc. (NYSE:CHWY)

Closing price on February 11, 2022: US$52.10

Market Cap: US$22.30 billion

One year return: -54.59%

Chewy is an online retail company that specializes in pet food and other related products. It is based in Dania Beach, Florida.

The company reported net sales of US$2.21 billion for the quarter ended October 31, 2021, an increase of 24.1% YoY. Its net loss was US$32.24 million.

Its P/E ratio is 2668.75, the forward P/E for one year is -744.29, and the EPS is US$0.02.

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Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR)

Closing price on February 11, 2022: US$137.43

Market Cap: US$30.78 billion

One year return: 27.66%

Dollar Tree is a discount store operator based in Chesapeake, Virginia. It offers products like apparel, pet food, batteries, merchandise, etc.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the company's net sales rose 3.9% YoY to US$6.42 billion, while its net income came in at US$216.8 million, or US$0.96 per diluted share. For the nine months ended October 30, 2021, its sales rose 2.6% YoY to US$19.23 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 23.12, the forward P/E for one year is 24.67, and the EPS is US$5.92.

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Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI)

Closing price on February 11, 2022: US$144.40

Market Cap: US$18.61 billion

One year return: 12%

Darden Restaurants is a restaurant chain operator that owns and manages full-service dining restaurants in the US and Canada under different brand names. It is based in Orlando, Florida.

The company's total sales rose 37% YoY to US$2.27 billion in Q2, FY22, while its net earnings came in at US$193.2 million, or US$1.48 per diluted share. For the six months ended on November 28, 2021, the company's net sales surged over 43% YoY to US$4.57 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 20.86, the forward P/E for one year is 19.15, the dividend yield is 3.05%, and the annualized dividend is US$4.40.

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1-800-Flowers.Com, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLWS)

Closing price on February 11, 2022: US$15.48

Market Cap: US$1.02 billion

One year return: -50.54%

1-800-Flowers is a retail company that focuses on floral and food gifts. The New York-based firm provides services for celebrating various events.

The company's total revenue rose 7.5% YoY to US$943.00 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, while its net income came in at US$88.5 million, or US$1.34 per diluted share. For the six months ended December 26, 2021, the company's total net revenue was US$1.25 billion.

Its P/E ratio is 11.55, the forward P/E for one year is 16.13, and the EPS is US$1.36.

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Bottomline

This year, the total combined spending on Valentine's Day is estimated to be around US$21.8 billion, far short of US$27.4 billion in 2020.