Goldman Sachs Downgrades AnnTaylor Stores (ANN) to Sell
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Goldman Sachs downgraded AnnTaylor Stores (NYSE: ANN) from Neutral to Sell with a price target of $23 (down from $25).
The firm notes margins are basically at peak and see this level of margin as potentially vulnerable over time.
Goldman also said ANN faces higher macro risk than most, nothing that in the past when sector trends have weakened ANN trends have slowed more than peers.
The firm said after several quarters of remaining exceptionally lean, ANN has seen some increase in inventory growth relative to sales growth.
For more ratings news on AnnTaylor Stores click here and for the rating history of AnnTaylor Stores click here.
Shares of AnnTaylor Stores closed at $26.33 yesterday.
The firm notes margins are basically at peak and see this level of margin as potentially vulnerable over time.
Goldman also said ANN faces higher macro risk than most, nothing that in the past when sector trends have weakened ANN trends have slowed more than peers.
The firm said after several quarters of remaining exceptionally lean, ANN has seen some increase in inventory growth relative to sales growth.
For more ratings news on AnnTaylor Stores click here and for the rating history of AnnTaylor Stores click here.
Shares of AnnTaylor Stores closed at $26.33 yesterday.
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