Citi Reiterates 'Buy' Rating on Saks (SKS), Valuation Attractive at Current Level
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Citi reiterates a 'Buy' rating on Saks (NYSE: SKS), citing current attractive valuation.
Citi analyst says, "We were disappointed with SKS's 3Q08 EPS and the company's inventory position at quarter-end (total inventories up ~4.0% YOY vs. a sales decline of (-12.3)%). While we are pleased that SKS is taking the necessary aggressive actions to clear through merchandise and conservatively plan inventory receipts for Spring 2009 to be down (-15)%, we expect SKS to experience significant margin pressure over the next few quarters as the company better aligns its inventory levels with sales...We believe SKS’s liquidity position is fine as the company can continue to access its revolver, reduced 2009 capex plans, and has no maturities until December 2010."
Saks Incorporated operates Saks Fifth Avenue (SFA), Off Fifth and Club Libby Lu (CLL).
Citi analyst says, "We were disappointed with SKS's 3Q08 EPS and the company's inventory position at quarter-end (total inventories up ~4.0% YOY vs. a sales decline of (-12.3)%). While we are pleased that SKS is taking the necessary aggressive actions to clear through merchandise and conservatively plan inventory receipts for Spring 2009 to be down (-15)%, we expect SKS to experience significant margin pressure over the next few quarters as the company better aligns its inventory levels with sales...We believe SKS’s liquidity position is fine as the company can continue to access its revolver, reduced 2009 capex plans, and has no maturities until December 2010."
Saks Incorporated operates Saks Fifth Avenue (SFA), Off Fifth and Club Libby Lu (CLL).
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