Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

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<ul><li>Five Below's second-quarter results for fiscal 2024 reflect a period of significant changes and challenges alongside the initiation of strategic shifts aimed at repositioning the company for future growth.</li><li>Under the interim leadership of Kenneth Bull, following a recent CEO transition, the company undertook a detailed review of its operations and business strategy.</li><li>This quarter's earnings reveal some concerning trends but also highlight areas where management is actively working to steer the business back to its growth track.</li></ul>

Five Below's second-quarter results for fiscal 2024 reflect a period of significant changes and challenges alongside the initiation of strategic shifts aimed at repositioning the company for future growth.Under the interim leadership of Kenneth Bull, following a recent CEO transition, the company undertook a detailed review of its operations and business strategy.This quarter's earnings reveal some concerning trends but also highlight areas where management is actively working to steer the business back to its growth track.

Five Below Inc.: How Is The Slowed Store Expansion Impacting Growth? - Major Drivers

A Value Investing Journal, Acid Investments

Acid Investments

A Value Investing Journal

I love stonks and I love rambling. Sometimes, I feel it unfair to subject those around me with the inundation of my thoughts, so I tweet and I spill ink on here. Jokes aside, I love investing and edgy ideas; I hope to become a better investor and this is my journal to that end. I will be sharing value/special situations I come across organically or through other blogs/13F and I hope to provide a variant analytical view to said situations. I hope to receive constructive feedback and let’s grab some of dem benjamins together!

<ul><li>Introduction (If you hate my story-telling, please scroll to the Background section) A lady once asked me a thought provoking question, “why have children?”</li><li>Redirecting my gentle gaze to the ceiling and stressfully clasping a chunk of hair on the back of my head, I pondered and dug deep, with the intent of conjuring an impressive answer.</li><li>The testosterone in me blurted, “to pass down the huge wealth I would amass some day, my children are my legacy!” and my traditional Eastern roots interrupted, “so someone would take care of me when I’m old and decrepit!”</li></ul>

Introduction (If you hate my story-telling, please scroll to the Background section) A lady once asked me a thought provoking question, “why have children?”Redirecting my gentle gaze to the ceiling and stressfully clasping a chunk of hair on the back of my head, I pondered and dug deep, with the intent of conjuring an impressive answer.The testosterone in me blurted, “to pass down the huge wealth I would amass some day, my children are my legacy!” and my traditional Eastern roots interrupted, “so someone would take care of me when I’m old and decrepit!”

<ul><li>Five Below reported mixed financial outcomes in the first quarter of 2024, encountering challenges reflected in a total sales growth of 12% paired with a comparable sales decrease of 2.3%.</li><li>Adjusted earnings per share stood at $0.60, aligning with the lower spectrum of the company's expectations.</li><li>This performance highlights particular strengths and vulnerabilities in Five Below’s operational and strategic positioning within the retail sector.</li></ul>

Five Below reported mixed financial outcomes in the first quarter of 2024, encountering challenges reflected in a total sales growth of 12% paired with a comparable sales decrease of 2.3%.Adjusted earnings per share stood at $0.60, aligning with the lower spectrum of the company's expectations.This performance highlights particular strengths and vulnerabilities in Five Below’s operational and strategic positioning within the retail sector.

Five Below Inc.: How The Management Is Enhancing Margins Through Strategic Cost Management? - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Despite being impacted by unfavorable weather during January, Five Below's sales ended within the guidance and comparable sales were slightly more than their expected figures.</li><li>The company's growth was mainly driven by the increasing popularity of Five Beyond format stores and the upward trend of customers embracing the value-for-money concept.</li><li>The total fourth quarter sales were $1.34 billion, witnessing a growth of over 19%, and the comparable sales increased by 3.1%.</li></ul>

Despite being impacted by unfavorable weather during January, Five Below's sales ended within the guidance and comparable sales were slightly more than their expected figures.The company's growth was mainly driven by the increasing popularity of Five Beyond format stores and the upward trend of customers embracing the value-for-money concept.The total fourth quarter sales were $1.34 billion, witnessing a growth of over 19%, and the comparable sales increased by 3.1%.

Five Below Inc.: Initiation Of Coverage - Accelerated Real Estate & Streamlining Store Approvals! - Major Drivers

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

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Equity Capital Markets

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<li>A recent report shows apparent gains by Temu against US "dollar" store chains</li>
<li>In this insight we introduce the "dollar" store concept and share our experiences</li>
<li>We conclude that Temu &amp; SHEIN don't likely view some categories as priorities</li>
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A recent report shows apparent gains by Temu against US "dollar" store chains
In this insight we introduce the "dollar" store concept and share our experiences
We conclude that Temu &amp; SHEIN don't likely view some categories as priorities


Temu Versus Dollar Tree: More Online & Offline Adventures in Pursuit of Ultra-Cheap Stuff

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Five Below, Inc. operates as a specialty value retailer. The Company offers products such as crafts, party, candy, sports, media, and seasonal products. Five Below serves its customers throughout the United States.

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Five Below (FIVE US)

Five Below Inc.: How Is The Slowed Store Expansion Impacting Growth? - Major Drivers

Five Below's second-quarter results for fiscal 2024 reflect a period of significant changes and challenges alongside the initiation of strategic...

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Finding a bargain in Five Below (FIVE)

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Five Below Inc.: How The Management Is Enhancing Margins Through Strategic Cost Management? - Major Drivers

Five Below reported mixed financial outcomes in the first quarter of 2024, encountering challenges reflected in a total sales growth of 12% paired...

Baptista Research

Five Below Inc.: Initiation Of Coverage - Accelerated Real Estate & Streamlining Store Approvals! - Major Drivers

Despite being impacted by unfavorable weather during January, Five Below's sales ended within the guidance and comparable sales were slightly more...

Baptista Research

Temu Versus Dollar Tree: More Online & Offline Adventures in Pursuit of Ultra-Cheap Stuff

In this insight, we introduce readers to the US "dollar" store concept, then compare our experiences shopping for cheap stuff at Dollar Tree and...

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