J.C. Penney (JCP) Tops Q1 EPS by 6c; Comps Fell 0.4%; FY16 Guidance Updated

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JC Penney (JCP) Easy Comps Not Enough to Fix Industry Pressures - UBS

May 16, 2016 8:54 AM EDT

UBS analyst, Michael Binetti reiterated his Sell rating on J. C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) as the company plans for 2H SSS to accelerate despite comps getting tougher. JCP's 1Q SSS slowed significantly, w/transactions & AUR both negative. 1Q was the 1st negative YOY gross profit... More

Baird Upgrades J. C. Penney (JCP) to Outperform

May 16, 2016 6:36 AM EDT

Baird upgraded J. C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) from Neutral to Outperform with a price target of $12.00 (from $11.00).

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Shares of J. C. Penney closed at $7.58 yesterday.

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Cowen Cuts Price Target on J.C. Penney (JCP) Following 1Q earnings

May 13, 2016 2:33 PM EDT

Cowen maintained a Market Perform rating on J. C. Penney (NYSE: JCP), and cut the price target to $9.00 (from $11.50), following the company's 1Q earnings report. JCP reiterated its original EBITDA guidance of $1B and adjusted EPS to be positive as well as... More

J.C. Penney (JCP) Says Same-Store Sales up Last Two-Weeks of April

May 13, 2016 8:37 AM EDT

J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) says comps rose in the last two-weeks of April. Same-store sales were also up in February, but down in March.

Comments come from the company's conference call on Friday.

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