Hennes & Mauritz (Sell, TP: SEK170.00) - Struggling growth outlook
The Q4 earnings beat (EBIT up 25% YOY), explained by low opex growth, was outshone by the leadership change. We expect the new management to continue on the existing strategic plan. H&M is showing relative strength in a tough market; margins have stabilised and we have raised our 2020e EPS by 5%. However, in light of a challenging industry outlook and H&M’s combination of high valuation and low growth, we retain our SELL with a new SEK170 (155) target price.H & M Hennes & Mauritz is engaged in the sale of clothing and cosmetics in Sweden and internationally. Co.'s stores offer basics, tailored classics, sportswear, and maternity clothes for women; basics, leisurewear, and seasonal fashions for men; denim and street fashions; and fashion wear for children and teenagers, as well as accessories, underwear, and shoes. Co. also provides makeup and body care products; and home fashion products, which include interior textiles for the bedroom, bathroom, living room, and kitchen. Co. has approximately 3,132 stores, including 110 franchise stores, 85 COS stores, 79 Monki stores, 21 Weekday stores, 8 & Other Stories stores and 3 Cheap Monday stores.
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