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J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$1.35 USD

1.35
3,920,384

+0.03 (2.27%)

Updated May 3, 2019 04:03 PM ET

After-Market: $1.33 (%) 5:22 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy24.15%
2Buy17.88%
3Hold9.47%
4Sell5.14%
5Strong Sell2.57%
S&P50011.11%

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Zacks News

Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in J. C. Penney (JCP) Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to J. C. Penney (JCP) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

J. C. Penney (JCP) Stock Declines Despite Q4 Earnings Beat

J. C. Penney (JCP) loses investors' faith on soft sales performance in fourth-quarter fiscal 2019 despite an earnings beat. For fiscal 2020, comps are likely to fall 3.5-4.5%.

J.C. Penney (JCP) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Penney (JCP) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 262.50% and 1.48%, respectively, for the quarter ended January 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Home Depot, Macy's, TJX Companies, Best Buy and JC Penney are part of Zacks Earnings Preview

Home Depot, Macy's, TJX Companies, Best Buy and JC Penney are part of Zacks Earnings Preview

J. C. Penney (JCP) Q4 Earnings to Reflect Soft Holiday Sales

J. C. Penney's (JCP) soft comps during the holiday season and the exit from major appliance and in-store furniture categories might have hurt fourth-quarter fiscal 2019 performance.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amazon, Zumiez, Signet, Macy's and J. C. Penney

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amazon, Zumiez, Signet, Macy???s and J. C. Penney

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2019 Holiday Retail Sales Rise 4.1%, Online a Key Driver

A sturdy labor market, rising income and improving confidence certainly encouraged consumers to spend more. While bargain hunters did hit the streets, enthusiasm for online shopping was palpable.

Online Shoppers Help End 2019 Holiday Season on a Strong Note

The 2019 holiday season mirrors gains from increased investments and opportunities in the retail sector. The online channel continues to be the preferred shopping medium for customers.

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Signet (SIG) delivers better-than-expected holiday sales. Also, the company raises its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2020 view.

Target Posts Soft Holiday Sales, Trims Comparable Sales View

Soft sales across key seasonal merchandise categories hurt Target's (TGT) holiday sales. The company now expects fourth-quarter comparable sales to rise in line with its November/December performance.

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Should You Buy Retail Stocks Priced Under $5?

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GameStop (GME) Slides on Soft Holiday Sales, Revisits View

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Zumiez (ZUMZ) Stock Up on Solid Holiday Sales, Upbeat View

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Five Below Holiday Sales Lag Expectations, Stock Takes a Hit

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L Brands (LB) Posts Soft Holiday Sales, Trims Earnings View

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Kohl's (KSS) Stock Down on Soft Holiday Comps & Guidance

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Urban Outfitters (URBN) Falls Despite Holiday Sales Increase

Urban Outfitters (URBN) registers sales increase across all brands except its flagship brand and cautions about fourth-quarter gross profit margin.

JC Penney Stock Down More Than 10% on Dismal Holiday Sales

JC Penney's (JCP) holiday sales might have been hurt by stiff competition from e-commerce players.

J. C. Penney Up 32% in 3 Months: Can Efforts Aid Recovery?

Although J. C. Penney (JCP) is grappling with soft comps, its turnaround efforts that include store renovation, product launches and inventory management bode well.

Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in J. C. Penney (JCP) Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to J. C. Penney (JCP) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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