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Friday Watchlist Highlights - May 30, 2025
Friday Watchlist Highlights - May 30, 2025
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Ulta Beauty ($ULTA)
Strong Q1 Performance:
Sales increased by 4.5% to $2.8 billion, with a 2.9% rise in comparable sales.
EPS guidance revised upward to $22.65–$23.20 for 2025.
Strategic Moves:
Focus on better inventory management and introducing celebrity-owned brands.
Market Reaction:
Stock jumped 8% in after-hours trading.
Key Levels:
Upside to watch above $465.72
Downside to monitor below $455.00
Airbnb ($ABNB)
Q1 Snapshot:
Revenue grew 6% year-over-year to $2.27 billion.
Gross booking value increased 7% to $24.5 billion.
Challenges & Opportunities:
Challenges: Slowing U.S. travel demand and cautious Q2 outlook.
Opportunities: Growth momentum in Latin America and planned platform updates.
Key Levels:
Upside to watch above $128.12
Downside to monitor below $123.84
Gap ($GAP)
Q1 Highlights:
Revenue climbed 2% to $3.46 billion, surpassing expectations.
EPS came in at $0.51, beating predictions of $0.45.
Concerns:
Tariff-related costs estimated at $100–$150 million have raised supply chain concerns.
Brand Trends:
Strength in Old Navy and Gap brands, while Banana Republic and Athleta struggled.
Market Reaction:
Shares dropped over 15% due to tariff worries.
Key Levels:
Upside to watch above $24.12
Downside to monitor below $22.93
American Eagle ($AEO)
Tough Q1 Results:
Revenue fell 4.7% year-over-year to $1.09 billion.
Reported a net loss of $0.29 per share compared to a $0.34 EPS in the prior year.
Challenges:
$75 million inventory write-down paired with aggressive promotions.
Withdrew 2025 guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainty.
Market Reaction:
Shares have plummeted over 33% year-to-date.
Key Levels:
Upside to watch above $10.48
Downside to monitor below $9.65
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