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Important Factors &Technical Analysis of “$EXPR” described below:
http://www.stocksequity.com/active-stocks/active-stock-evaluation-lucid-group-inc-nasdaqlcid-express-inc-nyseexpr/
Further, Shares of Express, Inc. (NYSE:EXPR) have seen the needle move -29.94% in the most recent session. The NYSE-listed company has a yearly EPS of $0.23 on volume of 18,007,993 shares. This number is derived from the total net income divided by shares outstanding. In other words, EPS reveals how profitable a company is on a share owner basis. The insider filler data counts the number of monthly positions over 3 month and 12 month time spans. Short-term as well long term investors always focus on the liquidity of the stocks so for that concern, liquidity measure in recent quarter results of the company was recorded 0.90 as current ratio and on the opponent side the debt to equity ratio was 0 and long-term debt to equity ratio also remained 0. The stock showed monthly performance of 12.73%. Likewise, the performance for the quarter was recorded as -10.79% and for the year was -65.75%.
Analysts’ Suggestions to keep an Eye On: In terms of Buy, Sell or Hold recommendations, the stock (EXPR) has analysts’ mean recommendation of 2.50. This is according to a simplified 1 to 5 scale where 1 represents a Strong Buy and 5 a Strong Sell. Growth potential is an organization’s future ability to generate larger profits, expand its workforce and increase production. The growth potential generally refers to amount of sales or revenues the organization generates. In the last five years, the company’s full-year sales growth remained over -3.20% a year on average and the company’s earnings per share moved by an average rate of -18.10%.
The price target set for the stock was $5.50 and this sets up an interesting set of potential movement for the stock, according to data from FINVIZ’s Research. The company has a market value of $120.80M and about 68.27M shares outstanding.
Should You Go With High Insider Ownership?
Many value investors look for stocks with a high percent of insider ownership, under the theory that when management are shareholders, they will act in its own self interest, and create shareholder value in the long-term. This aligns the interests of shareholders with management, thus benefiting everyone. While this sounds great in theory, high insider ownership can actually lead to the opposite result, a management team that is unaccountable because they can keep their jobs under almost any circumstance.
Express, Inc.’s shares owned by insiders remained 0.70%, whereas shares owned by institutional owners are 49.30%. Many value shareholders look for stocks with a high percentage of insider ownership, under the theory that when administration is shareholders, they will act in its own self-interest, and create shareholder value in the long-term.
Historical Performances to Consider:
The Stock’s performances for Monthly, weekly, half-yearly, quarterly & year-to-date are mentioned below:-
On a Monthly basis the stock was -22.57%. On a weekly basis, the stock remained -14.48%. The half-yearly performance for the stock has -51.83%, while the quarterly performance was -47.55%. Looking further out we can see that the stock has moved -77.19% over the year to date. Other technical indicators are worth considering in assessing the prospects for EQT. RSI for instance was stand at 29.64.
The Toys R Us Owner Just Made a Big Bet on Express (EXPR) Stock
EXPR stock was up more than 60% at one point on Thursday
1d ago · By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Express (EXPR) is in the spotlight Thursday, as EXPR stock was up 67% at one point on the day.
The move comes after the company reported disappointing results, missing on earnings and revenue estimates.
A new joint venture with Toys R Us parent WHP Global has EXPR stock rallying.
BUY ALERT:
EXPR stock - The Toys R Us Owner Just Made a Big Bet on Express (EXPR) Stock
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Every investor knows energy stocks are doing well, but many may not have noticed the strong rally in retail stocks. Nowhere is that more clear than with Express (NYSE:EXPR) — at least on Thursday. That’s as shares of EXPR stock are up about 40% on the day.
Shares opened higher by 58% on the day and rallied as much as 67%. Triggering the rally was the company’s third-quarter earnings report, which was delivered before the open.
Oddly enough, the company missed on earnings and revenue expectations.
A loss of 50 cents per share missed analysts’ expectations by 21 cents a share. Revenue of $434.1 million fell 8% year-over-year and missed estimates by $17.6 million. Additionally, comparable store sales fell 8%, while gross margins dropped 540 basis points. Worse, management expects a deeper full-year loss than analysts were forecasting.
So why in the world is EXPR stock up so much?
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EXPR Stock Surges on New Partnership With WHP Global
The retailer is entering a strategic partnership with WHP Global in an effort to revitalize the brand. WHP Global will invest $25 million to acquire 5.4 million shares of EXPR stock at $4.60 a share. It equates to a 7.4% stake in the firm.
It’s worth mentioning Express stock closed at $1.30 a share on Wednesday. Coming into today, EXPR stock had roughly 10% of its stock sold short, as well.
Express CEO Tim Baxter had this to say on the deal:
“Our partnership with WHP will drive greater scale and profitability of the Express brand through their category licensing and international expertise and strengthen our balance sheet … We expect to accelerate our growth by acquiring multiple brands in partnership with WHP and operating them on our platform. Both of these are expected to drive shareholder value.”
The two companies will form an intellectual property joint venture, valued at roughly $400 million. WHP Global — the owner of brands like Toys R Us and Anne Klein — will have a 60% stake in the new JV, while Express will have a 40% stake.
For its 60% stake, WHP Global will invest $235 million. The companies are hoping that this “mutually transformative strategic partnership” will “advance an omnichannel platform which is expected to drive accelerated, long-term growth.”
While EXPR stock is enjoying its gains on the day, it’s still down significantly on the year. Shares are still down 44.3% this year and 50% over the past 12 months.
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But absolutely unreal // fully agree, that is incomprehensible here // we should climb into the green area and not in the wrong direction and into the red area. that's not normal and that's manipulated with shorts ( just bad )
imho
Stock market trading has become stupid and I can't understand trading anymore, EXPR should trade at least at $4 but what is happening here is abnormal...imho
Damn...240 K shares wall at $1,40, who's dumping so much on great news ? Unreal
Disgusting what is happening here, 24% down in one day, right after WHP Global paid $4.50 per share, $25 Milly's worth, what now...they are just sitting idle watching their investment be slashed by 1/3, how is this possible ?
How's anyone allowing this stock to drop so much after amazing news ? WTF ?
Today's course is totally stupid, today's course is totally stupid. The course is not normal. The course is irrational..... i hate shorts
imo
again -12% maybe now some add. // oversold and News was great
https://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=expr&p=D&yr=0&mn=6&dy=0&id=p38090673899
https://www.barchart.com/stocks/quotes/expr/technical-chart?plot=CANDLE&volume=total&data=DO&density=ML&pricesOn=1&asPctChange=0&logscale=0&indicators=ACCUM;SMA(20);SMA(50);SMA(100);SMA(200);CHKMF(20)&sym=CGRA&grid=1&height=210&studyheight=100
https://www.barchart.com/stocks/quotes/expr/opinion
Open gap $1.25 needs to close
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Express and WHP are also launching a $400 million intellectual property joint venture aimed at scaling the Express brand through domestic licensing and international expansion. WHP will invest $235 million into the new venture in exchange for 60% ownership.
Sooner or later this will blow by $3.
Thanks so much for reaching out to me. I feel the very same as you do. Keeping this for the long term as EXPR greatly needed that investment. Have a great weekend and will stay in touch.
EXPR just goes higher and higher wishing to run direction $2 then $3 then $4 https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/expr/real-time
EXPR great , imho
Shorts are desperately trying to keep it down but they are starting lose.
News is just too damn big.
This will skyrocket at some point today.
EXPR the time to get in was on the early news
6am
I was still sleeping
now its back to the chop & grind
but on watch for a gap fill
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looks like a total no brainer now:
*WHP to Invest $25M to Acquire 5.4 Million Newly Issued Shares of EXPR at $4.60 Per Share, Representing an Approximate 7.4% Pro Forma Ownership
Benzinga
this ensures huge long term growth for EXPR.
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absolutely huge:
*Express shares are trading higher after the company and WHP Global announced they have entered into a mutually transformative strategic partnership. WHP to invest $25 million to acquire 5.4 million newly issued shares of EXPR at $4.60 per share.
Benzinga
this is going to $4 in a hurry.
Express, Inc. and WHP Global Enter into Mutually Transformative Strategic Partnership, Leveraging a Platform to Build a Portfolio of Brands and Accelerate Long-Term Growth
December 08 2022 - 06:01AM
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Capitalizes on Strength of EXPR as a Fully Integrated Omnichannel Platform and WHP Expertise in Acquiring and Growing Global Consumer Brands to Drive Growth
WHP to Invest $25 Million to Acquire 5.4 Million Newly Issued Shares of EXPR at $4.60 Per Share, Representing an Approximate 7.4% Pro Forma Ownership
EXPR and WHP Form Intellectual Property Joint Venture Valued at Approximately $400 Million with WHP to Invest $235 Million for 60% Ownership, EXPR to Own 40%
EXPR Will Continue to Advance EXPRESSway Forward Strategy; Partnership with WHP Will Scale Express Brand Through Category and Global Licensing Expansion
Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR) ("EXPR") and WHP Global ("WHP"), a leading global brand management firm, today announced that they have entered into a mutually transformative strategic partnership to advance an omnichannel platform which is expected to drive accelerated, long-term growth through the acquisition and operation of a portfolio of brands. EXPR and WHP will also form an intellectual property joint venture intended to scale the Express brand through new domestic category licensing and international expansion opportunities.
"Our EXPRESSway Forward strategy has reinvigorated our brand and rebuilt the foundation of our company, paving the way for this bold next chapter in our transformation," said Tim Baxter, Chief Executive Officer at EXPR. "Our partnership with WHP will drive greater scale and profitability of the Express brand through their category licensing and international expertise and strengthen our balance sheet. We expect to accelerate our growth by acquiring multiple brands in partnership with WHP and operating them on our platform. Both of these are expected to drive shareholder value."
This transaction is expected to provide the following significant financial and operational benefits:
Capitalizes on strength of EXPR as a fully integrated omnichannel platform. EXPR will be ideally positioned to participate in anticipated retail industry consolidation and pursue acquisitions with WHP and is expected to expand its brand portfolio to accelerate growth and profitability. Through synergistic M&A, EXPR will leverage its platform to drive cost savings and margin expansion.
Scales existing multi-billion-dollar Express brand through intellectual property joint venture. We expect this partnership to accelerate growth for the Express brand through licensing in non-core categories and international expansion by leveraging WHP’s expertise.
Strengthens EXPR balance sheet by providing capital to acquire brands and reduce debt. EXPR will maintain its disciplined approach to capital deployment and is working with WHP to identify compelling, accretive brand acquisition opportunities.
Accelerates WHP growth. The strategic partnership is expected to provide WHP with a best-in-class operating platform to broaden its M&A pipeline.
"The global growth potential of the Express brand and the EXPR omnichannel platform will give our company a distinct competitive edge as we look to acquire more consumer brands," said Yehuda Shmidman, WHP Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited to partner with Tim and his management team and view this partnership as a huge win for both of our companies."
Baxter continued, "By scaling the Express brand and identifying opportunities to expand our portfolio, we will leverage our platform to accelerate growth, generate operating margin expansion and drive profitability. We have found the right partner in WHP and look forward to welcoming Yehuda to our Board of Directors."
Transaction Details
The partnership will be effectuated through a multifaceted transaction. EXPR will form an intellectual property joint venture with WHP, which will acquire certain intellectual property of EXPR. Concurrently, EXPR will transform into an omnichannel platform company, managed and run by its current leadership upon closing of the transaction. All other aspects of the existing EXPR business remain unchanged.
Under the terms of the transaction, WHP will also make a common equity PIPE investment to acquire 5.4 million newly issued shares of EXPR at $4.60 per share, representing an approximate pro forma ownership of 7.4%.
The intellectual property joint venture implies a total value of the Express brand’s intellectual property at approximately $400 million and will be 60% owned by WHP and 40% owned by the EXPR platform company. WHP will invest $235 million for its stake in the intellectual property joint venture and EXPR will contribute certain of its intellectual property assets in exchange for cash consideration. EXPR will enter into an exclusive long-term license agreement with multiple renewal options with the intellectual property joint venture to use the contributed intellectual property for EXPR’s existing business and will pay a royalty fee to the intellectual property joint venture. Cash earnings in the intellectual property joint venture will be distributed quarterly to both parties on a pro rata basis.
The transaction is expected to close in EXPR’s fourth fiscal quarter of 2022, subject to lender consent, regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Management and Board of Directors
The existing Express, Inc. management team and Board of Directors will continue to lead the company with Mr. Baxter serving as a director and CEO and Mylle Mangum serving as Chairman of the Express, Inc. Board of Directors. U
Lots of good things happening here :)
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EXPR: I like Express Inc. $2 Billion in sales!
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EXPR formed a cup and handle on the 1 day chart look for a bullish increase tomorrow imo we see $7.50 to $8 by end of week
Pretty strong sales report.
In comparison to the market these days expr lags. Should be at least 15 or higher. Lots of catalysts coming up. That Friday increase in sp and volume wasn’t for no reason at all.
Cheers to some interesting activity next few weeks.
Outstanding Shares
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05/29/2021
Express call volume above normal and directionally bullish (TheFlyOnTheWall)
BY The Fly
— 10:45 AM ET 06/25/2021
Bullish option flow detected in Express with 36,501 calls trading, 3x expected, and implied vol increasing over 128 points to 239.35%. 6/25 weekly 6 calls and 6/25 weekly 7 calls are the most active options, with total volume in those strikes near 10,300 contracts. The Put/Call Ratio is 0.07. Earnings are expected on August 25th.
Up 480% on 15) 6.5c options for July 23rd sold half now I'll let the others ride to the Moon next week
New HOD! If the buying pressure keeps up like this it could move much higher.
Huge move so far today. 6.20zzz up now.
EXPR
Vot's happening here? Did the reddit group
show some renewed interest in this...I HOPE
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So sales are good without profit. Can’t do shit without sales as far as profits go. But hey they are heading in the right direction quickly
Operating loss was $40.6 million compared to a loss of $145.3 million in the first quarter of 2020.
Volume 23mill that 15 mill will be taken out and held by a institution for a certain period of time this still reaches $10 by mid summer
They have to start making money - sales are no good without profit
66mil. O/S and a MONSTER Q OUT TODAY. This should not be trading down.
Even with the expected 15 mil.offering.
I’m buying!
Yep. Earnings beat will simply help fuel expr.
Almost time.....
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