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WalMart

February 20, 20250Comments

Watch our Earnings Recap on Walmart, Carvana, Garmin, Wingstop, and Trimble

When markets move in ways that seem disconnected from reality, astute investors know opportunity abounds. 
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 23, 20230Comments

Position Close Update: Retailer’s Valuation Leaves No Room for Upside

Even “winning” vs. competition would likely result in lower margins than historical highs. We’re closing this Long Idea.
by Hakan Salt, Associate Investment Analyst
Model Portfolio
June 23, 20230Comments

Focus List Stocks: Long – Update 6/23/23

We’ve made the following update to our Focus List Stocks: Long Model Portfolio as of June 23, 2023.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Long Idea
August 3, 20220Comments

Stocked Up for an Attractive Future

This company’s extensive distribution network and digital strategy position it to take market share while competitors fumble with outdated supply chains.
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
New Constructs
April 20, 20220Comments

Walmart Inc. (WMT) – 9 reports

See all our reports on Walmart.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Long Idea
March 9, 20220Comments

Value Stored for the Road Ahead

A growing physical store network equips this company to offer more consumers an extensive product selection alongside knowledgeable service.
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
November 3, 20210Comments

Position Close Update: PetMed Express (PETS)

The rise of formidable competition, ballooning advertising costs, and long-term decline in profitability means the stock no longer provides the same risk/reward it once did.
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
Long Idea
October 20, 20210Comments

Thinking Inside and Outside the (Retail) Box

Despite short-term headwinds, this Retail Apocalypse winner’s high-touch customer service and expansive store network position it for continued success.
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
Long Idea
October 6, 20210Comments

Unrivaled Store Footprint Drives Upside Potential

This retailer is positioned well to grow its top and bottom lines over the long term, but the stock is priced as if profits will fall below pre-pandemic levels.
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
ICYMI
August 20, 20210Comments

ICYMI: The NEW Value Factor, Good and Bad Stocks Post 2Q21 Earnings, CNBC: Fundamentals Still Matter, Importance of Sticking to Your Convictions, Position Close Updates, & Model Portfolio Updates

Here's what happened at New Constructs this past week.
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
August 20, 20210Comments

Fundamentals Matter More Than Ever – CNBC

We joined CNBC's Power Lunch on Thursday August 19, 2021.
by Alex Sword
Long Idea
May 26, 20210Comments

Retail Earnings Reports Reveal Growth Opportunities

These two retailers have a long history of improving profits and taking market share.
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
Long Idea
May 19, 20210Comments

Hold on to These Best-in-Class Businesses Post Earnings

These two best-of-breed firms are positioned to continue to create shareholder value over the long term
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
Long Idea
January 20, 20210Comments

Our Best Sector ETF

We focus on the top-ranked sector in 1Q21, Consumer Non-cyclicals, in this week's Long Idea.
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
Long Idea
November 11, 20200Comments

Opportunity Is Sprouting

With future expansion plans, a strong brand, and a competitive position in a niche market, investors would be mistaken to move away from this growing grocer.
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
Long Idea
November 4, 20200Comments

A Long Road of Growth for This Retailer

Multiple long-term tailwinds will drive profit growth for this company while its stock is priced for permanent profit decline.
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
Danger Zone
August 17, 20200Comments

This Online Retailer Is Furnishing Investors With Risk

Investors in this firm are betting on a growth story that surpasses Amazon’s even as competition with Amazon and the firms that survived the retail apocalypse only gets tougher.
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
September 11, 20191Comments

Doomsday Valuation Makes This Retailer a Buy

The expectations baked into this retailer's stock remain overly pessimistic in the face of the company’s strong fundamentals.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
June 5, 20190Comments

This Retail Giant Is Firing on All Cylinders

This retail giant has been one of the largest and most profitable companies in the sector for decades and it continues to invest in e-commerce and the consumer experience.
by Sam McBride
August 6, 20180Comments

Position Close Update: Synchrony Financial (SYF)

Even though SYF’s valuation remains cheap, its declining fundamentals and the risk of further contract losses make the risk too high to remain in the stock.
by Sam McBride
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