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Jefferies Remains Sidelined on Whole Foods Market (WFM) Following 2Q EPS Beat

May 5, 2016 8:37 AM EDT
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Price: $41.99 --0%

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Jefferies maintained a Hold rating and $31.00 price target on Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) following the company's 2Q earnings report. WFM reported an EPS of $0.44, beating the Street's estimates of $0.41. SG&A came in better-thanexpected and helped offset weak comps and gross margins, driving the EPS beat.

Analyst Mark Wiltamuth commented, "2Q16 EPS of $0.44 beat consensus of $0.41 as cost controls offset a disappointing comp and heavier gross margin sacrifice. While the company will gradually lap out of cannibalization and a sales step down in late 3Q16, the company is still facing a tough operating environment and gross margins are expected to fall further in 2H16. Maintain Hold rating."

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Shares of Whole Foods Market closed at $28.51 yesterday.



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