Retailer Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE:GOOS) ranks 7th in our list of the 7 Stocks Jim Cramer is Bearish On.
In this article we will take a look at the reasons why Cramer doesn’t like the stock. But first, let’s see his take on the current situation of the financial markets.
Jim Cramer in a latest program yet again lamented over the market’s obsession about the Fed’s stance over sticky inflation, saying the latest Fed minutes from April 30 to May 1 spooked investors because the central bank officials seem to be getting “impatient” with the inflation’s slower-than-expected decline.
However, Cramer said that economic data released after these Fed minutes showed that the labor market as well as inflation are cooling, exactly what the Fed wants. Cramer said had the Fed officials seen this data before, their minutes would have been different.
Cramer said that the Fed needs to know that their “inflation lamentation” from three weeks ago isn’t necessary.
Jim Cramer said that consumer spending has been the biggest issue for the Federal Reserve as they wonder, “is they any place that’s too high for them (consumers).” Cramer acknowledged that without putting brakes on consumer spending it’d be impossible to beat inflation.
However, the CNBC host said that if Fed officials had paid attention they’d have found that they are “finally” winning their battle against consumer spending too.
Jim Cramer said there are “nascent signs” showing that the consumers are finally saying “enough is enough.” Cramer pointed to Walmart’s latest numbers as a sign of consumers’ preference for discount retailers. Cramer said Walmart is one of the few companies offering value in budget.
“The Consumer Has Had Enough”
“After years of seemingly endless price increases, the consumer has had enough. Consumers are now staying more at home.”
Jim Cramer also highlighted latest comments from Kevin Hourican, the CEO of Sysco, which supplies food products to restaurants. Hourican said that the industry needs to do “something” about the rising prices that are affecting foot traffic at restaurants.
Cramer Sees a “Consumer Rebellion”
Jim Cramer thinks a “consumer rebellion” is happening in the industry which has executives scratching their heads.
Another sign of this rebellion, according to Cramer, is major companies like McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD) rolling out budget options. Cramer said that consumers also has had enough of price increases at McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD), and the company needed these budget menu offerings to increase traffic.
Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE:GOOS)
Number of Hedge Fund Investors: 10
Extreme weather outwear company Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE:GOOS) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer is bearish on these days. In a latest program on CNBC, when asked about the Toronto-based company, Cramer recommended investors to stay away from the stock, citing its numbers and stock performance.
“When I see a company report that kind of number that good and it doesn’t go up, I say, ain’t nothing going to get this thing going. Let’s stay away.”
Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE:GOOS) recently posted better-than-expected Q4 results, which Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE:GOOS) CEO Dani Reiss attributed to margin expansion, strong comp sales and increasing global footprint.
Over the past one year, Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE:GOOS) shares have lost about 17% in value.
Insider Monkey’s database of 919 hedge funds shows that just 10 hedge funds reported owning stakes in Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE:GOOS) as of the end of the first quarter of 2024. The most notable stake in Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE:GOOS) is owned by Samantha Mclemore ‘s Patient Capital Management, worth about $50 million.
Meridian Growth Fund stated the following regarding Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GOOS) in its fourth quarter 2023 investor letter:
“Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GOOS) is a global lifestyle brand and manufacturer of performance luxury apparel. The firm, widely known for its iconic down parkas, has expanded its product offerings in recent years and has embarked on a strategic shift from a wholesaling model toward a vertically integrated direct-to-consumer model. The stock fell during the quarter as the company continued to underperform its luxury peer’s post-pandemic. The company’s significant investments in brick-and-mortar stores also underperformed, particularly in China, where the slow-to-materialize consumer recovery has weighed on results. While there are signs that the strategic transition may pay off, our concerns around weaker topline performance, generally elevated inventories, management turnover, and overall execution led us to exit the position during the quarter.”
Canada Goose Holdings Inc (NYSE:GOOS) ranks 7th our list of the 7 Stocks Jim Cramer is Bearish On.
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