NYSE:CHS Chico's FAS (CHS) Stock Forecast, Price & News $7.46 -0.02 (-0.27%) (As of 10/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$7.45▼$7.5050-Day Range$4.39▼$7.5252-Week Range$4.33▼$7.52Volume7.00 million shsAverage Volume2.34 million shsMarket Capitalization$921.48 millionP/E Ratio6.98Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$7.43 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Chico's FAS MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.5% Downside$7.43 Price TargetShort InterestBearish12.12% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.63Based on 23 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth5.80%From $0.69 to $0.73 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.39 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector199th out of 216 stocksWomens' Clothing Stores Industry4th out of 5 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingChico's FAS has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $7.43, Chico's FAS has a forecasted downside of 0.5% from its current price of $7.47.Amount of Analyst CoverageChico's FAS has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted12.12% of the float of Chico's FAS has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverChico's FAS has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Chico's FAS has recently increased by 6.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldChico's FAS does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthChico's FAS does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CHS. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentChico's FAS has a news sentiment score of 0.63. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 23 news articles for Chico's FAS this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for CHS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Chico's FAS to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Chico's FAS insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.80% of the stock of Chico's FAS is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions89.96% of the stock of Chico's FAS is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Chico's FAS are expected to grow by 5.80% in the coming year, from $0.69 to $0.73 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Chico's FAS is 6.98, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 115.21.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Chico's FAS is 6.98, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 24.37.Price to Book Value per Share RatioChico's FAS has a P/B Ratio of 2.79. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) StockChico's FAS, Inc. operates as an omnichannel specialty retailer of women's private branded casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, and complementary accessories in the United States, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands; and franchise locations in Mexico and domestic airports. The company operates under the Chico's, White House Black Market (WHBM), and Soma brands. The Chico's brand primarily sells private branded clothing focusing on women with moderate to high household income levels. The WHBM brand sells everyday basics and denim, polished casual apparel, relaxed workwear, black and white pieces, feminine all-occasion dresses, shoes, belts, scarves, handbags, and jewelry for women. The Soma brand sells private branded lingerie, sleepwear, and loungewear products. It also sells its products through retail stores and catalogs; and through chicos.com, chicosofftherack.com, whbm.com, and soma.com, as well as through third party channels. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida.Read More CHS Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CHS Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 21, 2023 | marketbeat.comSmall Cap Retail: Signs of Life in a Dead Market? (CHS)These beaten-down retail stocks are resilient and show signs that business will improve over the next year; the value may be too good to pass upOctober 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comChico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) PT Raised to $7.60October 3, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)Something is Coming for America's Top StockThis stock has already doubled this year - but it could hurt your portfolio if you hold it much longer. Learn why here.October 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comB. Riley Downgrades Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) to NeutralSeptember 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comChico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) Reaches New 52-Week High at $7.50September 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comChico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) Sees Large Volume Increase on Analyst UpgradeSeptember 29, 2023 | msn.comChico's FAS Acquisition: Why Sycamore's Strong Track Record And Sourcing Capabilities Make It The Ideal Suitor, Says AnalystSeptember 28, 2023 | msn.com5 things to know about Chico's FAS as it moves forward with Sycamore Partners dealOctober 3, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)This is the #1 Stock to Buy for the AI Tidal WaveMarc Chaikin warned people about NVDA before its 2023 bull run - now he’s naming his next pick or the AI tidal wave. Learn more here.September 28, 2023 | benzinga.comShareholder Alert: Ademi LLP investigates whether Chico's FAS, Inc. has obtained a Fair Price in its transaction with SycamoreSeptember 28, 2023 | msn.comChico's Is Being Taken Private. Investors Approve.September 28, 2023 | msn.comTorrid Holdings rips big gain after mall peer Chico's FAS is bought outSeptember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPeloton Gets a Partner and This Retail Stock Just Found a BuyerSeptember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWorkday, Chico's FAS: Trending TickersSeptember 28, 2023 | reuters.comSycamore to take Chico's FAS private in $1 bln dealSeptember 28, 2023 | tmcnet.comCHS Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of Chico's FAS, Inc. Is Fair to ShareholdersSeptember 28, 2023 | msn.comMall M&A: Chico's soars 63% after landing buyout offer from Sycamore PartnersSeptember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comChico's FAS, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners for $1 BillionSeptember 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comChico’s Is Being Bought for $1 Billion. The Stock Is Soaring.September 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.comChico's FAS: A Deep Value Retailer With A Confusing Management OutlookSeptember 12, 2023 | seekingalpha.comChico's FAS: Pressure On Profitability ContinuesAugust 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comChico’s FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS) Q2 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2023 Chico's FAS Inc Earnings CallAugust 29, 2023 | seekingalpha.comChico's FAS Non-GAAP EPS of $0.28 beats by $0.01, revenue of $545.13M misses by $9.77MAugust 29, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comChico's FAS Q2 Earnings Rise, Updates FY23 ViewAugust 29, 2023 | seekingalpha.comChico's FAS, Inc. 2023 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's How Chico's FAS (CHS) Is Poised Ahead of Q2 EarningsSee More Headlines Receive CHS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Chico's FAS and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address CHS Company Calendar Last Earnings8/29/2023Today10/03/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/28/2023Fiscal Year End1/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Womens' clothing stores Sub-IndustryApparel Retail SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNYSE:CHS CUSIP16861510 CIK897429 Webwww.chicosfas.com Phone(239) 277-6200Fax239-277-5237Employees14,238Year Founded1983Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$7.43 High Stock Price Forecast$7.60 Low Stock Price Forecast$7.25 Forecasted Upside/Downside-0.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.07 Trailing P/E Ratio6.98 Forward P/E Ratio10.82 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$109 million Net Margins6.19% Pretax Margin6.38% Return on Equity29.62% Return on Assets8.89% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.06 Current Ratio1.21 Quick Ratio0.51 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.14 billion Price / Sales0.43 Cash Flow$1.22 per share Price / Cash Flow6.12 Book Value$2.68 per share Price / Book2.79Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares123,440,000Free Float118,747,000Market Cap$921.48 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.10 Social Links Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Molly Langenstein (Age 59)CEO, Pres & Director Comp: $3.1MMr. David M. Oliver (Age 65)Exec. VP, CFO, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Comp: $637.45kMs. Kristin M. Gwinner (Age 54)Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer Comp: $1.08MMr. Joseph R. Topper Jr. (Age 62)Exec. VP & Chief Digital Officer Comp: $1.04MJulie MacMedanHead of Investor RelationsMs. Wendy L. Hufford (Age 61)Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel, Corp. Sec. & Chief Compliance Officer Ms. Leana LessSr. VP of MarketingMs. Nancy JohnsonSr. VP, GMM Merchandising & Design for the Chico's BrandMs. Kirsten BowenSr. VP of Merchandising & Design at White House Black MarketMs. Christine MunnellySr. VP of Merchandising & Design at SomaMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCatoNYSE:CATOMovado GroupNYSE:MOVAmerica's Car-MartNASDAQ:CRMTBJ's RestaurantsNASDAQ:BJRITitan MachineryNASDAQ:TITNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVirginia Retirement Systems ET ALBought 51,900 shares on 8/22/2023Ownership: 0.042%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 4,801 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.122%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 2,198 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.033%Osaic Holdings Inc.Bought 2,198 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.024%Nuveen Asset Management LLCSold 898,350 shares on 8/16/2023Ownership: 0.332%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions CHS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Chico's FAS stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Chico's FAS in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" CHS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CHS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CHS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Chico's FAS's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Chico's FAS's stock. Their CHS share price forecasts range from $7.25 to $7.60. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $7.43 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.5%. View analysts price targets for CHS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CHS shares performed in 2023? Chico's FAS's stock was trading at $4.92 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, CHS stock has increased by 51.7% and is now trading at $7.4650. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Chico's FAS? Chico's FAS saw a increase in short interest in September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 14,360,000 shares, an increase of 6.6% from the August 31st total of 13,470,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,630,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 8.8 days. Approximately 12.1% of the company's stock are short sold. View Chico's FAS's Short Interest. When is Chico's FAS's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, November 28th 2023. View our CHS earnings forecast. How were Chico's FAS's earnings last quarter? Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 29th. The specialty retailer reported $0.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.27 by $0.01. The specialty retailer had revenue of $545.13 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $554.90 million. Chico's FAS had a net margin of 6.19% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 29.62%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.34 EPS. What ETFs hold Chico's FAS's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM), Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF (CALF) and Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM).Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFS). What guidance has Chico's FAS issued on next quarter's earnings? Chico's FAS issued an update on its third quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, August, 29th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.08-$0.12 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.11. The company issued revenue guidance of $505.00 million-$525.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $524.60 million. What is Molly Langenstein's approval rating as Chico's FAS's CEO? 23 employees have rated Chico's FAS Chief Executive Officer Molly Langenstein on Glassdoor.com. Molly Langenstein has an approval rating of 84% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Chico's FAS own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Chico's FAS investors own include Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Macy's (M), Energy Transfer (ET), AT&T (T), Ford Motor (F), Chimera Investment (CIM), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Coty (COTY), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) and ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR). What is Chico's FAS's stock symbol? Chico's FAS trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CHS." How do I buy shares of Chico's FAS? Shares of CHS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Chico's FAS's stock price today? One share of CHS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $7.47. How much money does Chico's FAS make? Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) has a market capitalization of $921.48 million and generates $2.14 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $109 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.07 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Chico's FAS have? The company employs 14,238 workers across the globe. How can I contact Chico's FAS? Chico's FAS's mailing address is 11215 METRO PKWY, FT MYERS FL, 33966. The official website for the company is www.chicosfas.com. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at (239) 277-6200, via email at cfo@chicos.com, or via fax at 239-277-5237. This page (NYSE:CHS) was last updated on 10/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Chico's FAS, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. 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