Debenhams Share Discussion Threads

[ltcm1] 11/3/2018 20:15

I think you could argue John Lewis has performed a lot worse than Debs considering they started from such a better place. How they aren't making M&S money is a real surprise.

Debs OTOH have done very well considering the hand they were dealt. I think the board deserve praise for the way they have run the business.

[qantas] 11/3/2018 17:32

Debs to get links to work you have to change the first H to a capital...

[debsdowner] 11/3/2018 14:06

Just had a look at John Lewis Partnership statement, pre tax profits down 21.9%%.



Outlook statement doesn't give much hope either, I suspect that was the reason that most retail shares fell following JL results.

Outlook 2018/19

"For the first five weeks of the year, Partnership gross sales were up 0.6% on last year. Waitrose gross sales were up 2.7% (up 2.4% like-for-like, excluding fuel) and John Lewis gross sales were down 2.8% (down 3.4% like-for-like). Sales were significantly impacted, particularly in John Lewis, by the heavy snow last week.
We expect trading to be volatile in 2018/19, with continuing economic uncertainty and no let up in competitive intensity. We therefore anticipate further pressure on profits. However, the Partnership will see benefits this year from the many changes we implemented in 2017/18, and the faster delivery of key innovations. Together these will strengthen our competitive position in 2018."

[owenski] 11/3/2018 10:18

Yep, ST was bang on with this, unlike the resident fool ramper.

[qantas] 11/3/2018 07:13

Debsdowner what a name you just created you may need one for each stock?

[debsdowner] 10/3/2018 21:03

My hat goes off to Templar he predicted John Lewis profits to slump and they have. The share price also broken its downside which he also predicted. Interims out in April not long to wait.

With JL stating the retail sector going to get more competitive more retail stores will go under.

The High Street not in a good place at present no one is immune.

[qantas] 10/3/2018 11:33

UNMASKED: The secretive Chinese billionaire - worth more than Trump - trying to buy House of Fraser

[qantas] 10/3/2018 08:50

Elsa you could say that about any company even Apple and the Oracle of Omaha have made mistakes.

Lots of funds love the Divi and remember the shorts have to still pay back the Divi.

[ltcm1] 10/3/2018 08:50

Qantas I am on planet earth but clearly you are not...

[qantas] 10/3/2018 08:27

Justice They say shorting is good for liquidity.

The hedge funds don't close out fast they are slow giants and the transactions are so big they take time to authorise the funds.

Have a look at Ocado how much they have lost and still 7.9% short all very interesting. I don't think they have inside information as max sentence is 20 years.They just go after any weakness and the lambs follow.

Please do your own research.

[qantas] 10/3/2018 08:13

Work starts on huge Fosse Park extension that will house Next, Debenhams and 7 other stores

[justiceforthemany] 09/3/2018 21:58

Fact is insider trading is rife in the UK stock market. Formal bid from Ashley is just a small purchase away - another 0.3% is peanuts and could just as easily see a counter bid at any moment yet shorts have not closed at all as would be expected in such a case. Short sellers are clearly privy to privileged and inside information. Would love to be proved wrong. Another one for the FCA just like Beaufort.

[qantas] 09/3/2018 20:24

Itcm1 what planet are you on....

[ltcm1] 09/3/2018 19:34

If Sports Direct were to buy Debenhams it could take them down too!!!

Getting the internet operation and perhaps a handful of stores seems a more likely outcome for SD to me.

[qantas] 09/3/2018 18:38

niggle you are what you are.

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So the short sellers have decided Ashley has built up a 29.7% holding here just for fun! Another Home Retail Group scenario? Another 0.3% and he will be obliged to make an offer. Counter bid highly probable also. Risky to short at these levels unless you are insider trading and 100% sure no bid is forthcoming.
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Please do your own research.

[niggle] 09/3/2018 18:25

"niggle you are cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety."

What does this garbled rubbish mean - have you been at the gin again?

I didn't present any figures so what are you on about?

Simon Templar QC was spot on as we, at last, have 25p or a smidgen over.

Down 4.8% today.

So your idiocy has lost you another chunk of money.

You are clearly not doing much research are you?

[justiceforthemany] 09/3/2018 17:49

So the short sellers have decided Ashley has built up a 29.7% holding here just for fun! Another Home Retail Group scenario? Another 0.3% and he will be obliged to make an offer. Counter bid highly probable also. Risky to short at these levels unless you are insider trading and 100% sure no bid is forthcoming.

[citytrader66] 09/3/2018 16:31

next week then? i'm in 1st purchase here at 25.90p. down 1% already. hmmmmmm

[qantas] 09/3/2018 16:15

Best to keep your seat belt fastened ready for take off.

[hpcg] 09/3/2018 16:11

It's called money management.

[qantas] 09/3/2018 14:57

hpcg that shows your strength and feeling 100%

Please do your own research.

[hpcg] 09/3/2018 14:50

Well I see a bottom at zero, but not adding to my short.