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Jelena Sokolova
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H&M 2Q Results Affected by Logistics System Transition; Inventories Drag On

We retain our fair value estimate for no-moat H&M as it announced second-quarter profits broadly in line with our full-year expectations. Shares are trading approximately in line with our fair value estimate.
We expect gross margin to remain under pressure for the remainder of the year, despite the positive input costs, as the overstock situation continues (stock in trade grew by 13% in the quarter versus a 1.2% sales increase). We also expect operating costs to continue deleveraging as the...
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H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB Class B

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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Morningstar
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Jelena Sokolova

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