Barclays has recently raised Victoria’s Secret & Co (VSCO) stock to Equal Weight rating, as announced on September 18, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on August 29, 2024, Telsey Advisory Group had reiterated the stock to Market Perform, setting a price target of $27 for VSCO stock. Morgan Stanley also raised rating. Additionally, Telsey Advisory Group reiterated Market Perform rating on June 7, 2024, with a target price of $24. Barclays analysts, in their report published on May 8, 2024, also reduced Underweight rating and set a price target of $14 for Victoria’s Secret & Co’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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Victoria’s Secret & Co (VSCO) Stock Trading Recap
On Monday, Victoria’s Secret & Co (VSCO) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $34.97 which represents a slight increase of $0.01 or 0.03% from the prior close of $34.96. The stock opened at $35.58 and touched a low of $33.85 during the day, reaching a high of $35.65. The volume of shares traded was 2.19 million falling short of the average volume of 2.63 million.
VSCO Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Victoria’s Secret & Co (VSCO) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 7.67% over the last five trades and 34.24% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 61.60%, and it has gained 83.38% in the previous three months. Currently, VSCO is trading at 15.38%, 30.21%, and 56.48% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, VSCO, a Consumer Cyclical sector stock, is trading -3.13% below its 52-week high but remains 131.28% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 1.47 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Victoria’s Secret & Co’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Victoria’s Secret & Co’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 5.15% and a profit margin of 2.26%, with a gross margin of 61.60%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Victoria’s Secret & Co’s market capitalization stands at $2.68 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 20.31, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 15.59. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 0.44, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 5.78, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 10.60% of Victoria’s Secret & Co (VSCO)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 86.32%.
