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Summary
- Ulta Beauty, Inc. (Nasdaq:ULTA) reported net sales of US$1.9 billion in Q1, 2021.
- Guess Inc. (NYSE:GES) has a market capitalization of US$1,3 billion.
- Signet Jewellers Ltd.’s (NYSE:SIG) operating income rose to US$168.7 million in Q1, against a loss of US$299.6 million in the year-ago period.
Weddings always have been an extravagant affair. Now with the wedding season in full gear, beauty stocks are once again in focus. What's driving the trends is the overwhelming desire for picturesque weddings and ceremonies and posting photos on social media that promotes such actions.
So, idyllic venues, aesthetic jewellery, stylish clothing for bride and groom, and not to forget facial beauty products have become the norm. In recent times, theme-based weddings, like sustainable or destination weddings, have become popular. As a result, companies in the apparel, hotel and jewellery sectors are always in demand, mainly between May and October, in the US.
Here we explore five wedding stocks in the market.
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Ulta Beauty, Inc (Nasdaq:ULTA)
Ulta Beauty, Inc, a chain of beauty stores, sells cosmetics, beauty products, fragrances, bath, and bed products.
Its stock traded at US$342.38 at 10.27 am ET on July 26, up by 0.23 percent over the previous closing price. Stock prices of ULTA went up by 15.76 percent YTD. The market capitalization of the company is US$18.2 billion, the P/E ratio is 38.75 and the forward P/E 1 year is 26.60.
The EPS is US$8.59, and the beta is 1. The 52-week highest stock price of ULTA is US$356.31, and the lowest is US$188.18. The share volume is 138,198.
In the May quarter, it reported net sales of US$1.9 billion compared to US$1.1 billion in Q1, 2020. The diluted earnings per share were US$4.10 in Q1, 2021 and US$1.39 in Q1, 2020. Gross profit was 38.9 percent of net sales in Q1, 2021, and that was 25.9 percent in the year-ago period. In addition, it opened 26 new stores in Q1 of 2021 compared to 10 in the corresponding period of 2020.
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Guess, Inc (NYSE:GES)
Guess, an American clothing brand and retailer, sells apparel, handbags, accessories, and footwear.
Its stock traded at US$22.19 at 10.43 am ET on July 26, up by 1.05 percent over the previous closing price. Stock prices of GES went down by 4.77 percent YTD. The market cap of the company is US$1.3 billion, the P/E ratio is 15.93, the forward P/E 1 year is 8.80, the EPS is US$1.35, and the beta is 1.
It gave an annual dividend of US$0.45 to stockholders. The 52-week highest stock price of GES is US$31.12, and the lowest is US$9. The share volume is 226,967.
GES reported total revenue of US$520 million in Q1, 2021, which ended on May 2, and that was US$260.3 million in the year-ago period. Gross profit was US$211.6 million in this quarter compared to US$34.2 in the prior quarter. Its operating income was US$26.2 million.
Signet Jewellers Limited (NYSE:SIG)
Signet Jewellers Limited is one of the reputed diamond jeweller companies.
Its stock traded at US$67.75 at 10.43 am ET on July 26, up by 0.25 percent over the previous closing price. Stock prices of SIG went down by 5.24 percent YTD. The market capitalization of the company is US$3.3 billion, the P/E ratio is 13.85, the forward P/E 1 year is 9.17, the EPS is US$4.64, and the beta is 1.
It gave an annual dividend of US$0.72 to its stockholders. The 52-week highest stock price of SIG is US$83, and the lowest is US$10.34. The share volume is 267,989.
SIG reported total revenue of US$1.6 billion in Q1, 2021, and that was US$852 million YoY. Gross profit was US$678.4 million, and that was US$203.8 million YoY. Operating income was US$168.7 million against a loss of US$299.6 million in Q1 of 2020.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (NYSE:HLT)
Hilton operates hotels and resorts in multiple countries.
Its stock traded at US$125.05 at 10.46 am ET on July 26, down by 1.16 percent over the previous closing price. Stock prices of HLT went up by 8.39 percent YTD. The market cap is US$33.5 billion, the forward P/E 1 year is 67.25, the EPS is US$-3.02, and the beta is 1. The 52-week highest stock price of SIG is US$132.69, and the lowest is US$73.50. The share volume is 625,594.
HLT reported total revenue of US$874 million in Q1, 2021, and that was US$1.9 billion in Q1, 2020. Its gross profit was US$289 million against US$584 million in Q1 of 2020. The company's income was US$69 million, and that was US$112 million in Q1, 2020.
HNI Corporation (NYSE:HNI)
HNI Corporation manufactures residential building furniture and office furniture.
Its stock was priced at US$39.90 at 10.47 pm ET on July 26. Stock prices of SIG went up by 20.08 percent YTD. The market capitalization of the company is US$1.7 billion.
Its P/E ratio is 22.15. The earnings per share of the company are US$1.86. The beta is 1. It gave an annual dividend of US$1.24 to its stockholders. The 52-week highest stock price of SIG is US$46.93, and the lowest is US$28.59. The share volume is 56,805.
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HNI reported total revenue of US$484.3 million in Q1, 2021, and that was US$468.7 million in Q1 of 2020. Its gross profit was US$179.9 million compared to US$176 million in Q1 of 2020. It reported a net income of US$15 million in Q1, 2021.
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