Some trendy teen retailers can make totally hot stocks. And you can spot which shops all the cool kids think are worth investing in now with a trip to the mall -- mixed in with more traditional investing homework, of course.
Keep in mind that teens and fashion trends can be fickle. "It's a tough sector to be in, especially when the economy is weak," says Brian Sozzi, chief analyst for NBG Productions, an independent stock-market research firm. "Many parents are going to take some money out of the back-to-school spending budgets."
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American Eagle Outfitters (
The hands-down winner for fashion among teen retailers is American Eagle, says Sozzi. Sales rose 18% in the quarter that ended in April compared with the same period last year, and earnings went up 38%. Analysts on average project that sales for the fiscal year that ends in January 2013 will rise about 7% and that earnings per share will surge 45%.
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Guess (
Guess has a stellar fashion brand that extends well beyond the jeans that made the company famous. Business has suffered recently in Europe, where many economies are struggling and Guess pulls 38% of its sales. But the company has held steady in North America and Asia, continues to expand aggressively, specifically in Germany, Russia and China, and has a healthy balance sheet.
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Hot Topic (
A cost-cutting strategy that new management began implementing last year is paying off. In the quarter that ended in April, Hot Topic posted earnings of 9 cents per share, compared with a 17-cent per share loss in the same period last year, and sales increased 6.4%.
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Phillips-Van Heusen (
In May 2010, the clothing maker and retailer formerly known as Phillips-Van Heusen acquired Tommy Hilfiger, which along with PVH's highly profitable Calvin Klein brand should continue to drive earnings gains.
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Polo Ralph Lauren (
Known for its iconic horse logo, Ralph Lauren has positioned itself not just as a premium clothing brand but as a high-end lifestyle.
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