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Don't Call It a Comeback

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Don't Call It a Comeback In this podcast, Motley Fool contributors Travis Hoium, Jon Quast, and Rachel Warren discuss: Chipotle's drop and falling same-store sales.Target's lost identity.Crocs' value…
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  • Chipotle has almost 4,000 locations and thinks it can add 3,000 more

    80% confidence
  • Crocs has the clearest path toward a comeback because it has the clearest explanation of what has gone wrong

    80% confidence
  • Target has an A credit rating and just under 5 billion in cash

    80% confidence
  • Target's digital businesses (third party marketplace and digital advertising) have potential to help financials, but require stabilization of core retail operations

    80% confidence
  • Growth is a component of value

    80% confidence
  • Target plans to drive over $15 billion in revenue growth over the next five years

    80% confidence
  • Chipotle's board authorized an additional $1.8 billion in share repurchases

    80% confidence
  • Crocs is the number one footwear brand on TikTok shop in the US

    80% confidence
  • Target has 53 years of consecutive dividend increases

    80% confidence
  • Over the long-term, stock price is correlated with profits

    80% confidence
  • Chipotle opened about 200 new locations over the last three quarters, with average unit volumes dropping about 3%

    80% confidence
  • Target stock price has already hit its low point and can make a comeback

    80% confidence
  • Crocs management overestimated growth potential for Hey Dude and stuffed wholesale channels full of merchandise

    80% confidence
  • Target is doubling down on what's not working with remodels and private label strategy

    80% confidence
  • Crocs has a comeback in store and will be a market beater over the next five years

    80% confidence
  • About 40% of Chipotle sales come from households earning under $100,000 annually

    80% confidence
  • Crocs share count is down about 16% over the last three years

    80% confidence
  • Chipotle is dealing with cyclical headwinds, not structural issues

    80% confidence
  • Chipotle is in a very strong financial position with 1.5 billion in net income over the past year, 1.8 billion in cash and investments, and no debt other than lease liabilities

    80% confidence
  • Chipotle plans to open 350-370 new restaurants in 2026

    80% confidence
  • Would be very hesitant to say Chipotle's best days are over

    80% confidence
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