The Gap Inc. (GPS): Retailers Post Quarterly Results; Should We Buy?

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Overall

Retail had a bad quarter overall, and these numbers are definitely representative of that. Regardless, I would not go investing my hard earned money in Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) or Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SHLD). Both companies have turned out to be pretty bad over the last few years, and I think they’re only going to get worse.

The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) is a good option, but only if you like a little added risk of holding a stock in the shaky retail sector. As a little added bonus for holding shares, the company does pay a dividend. It is a low yielder at just 1.5%, but that should be enough to see you through.

Ash Anderson has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

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