đź›’ XLY Edges Higher as Retail Earnings Beat but Key Holdings Drag | Retail Sector Insights
Retail earnings season wrapped stronger than expected, with upscale names lifting guidance and discounters like Best Buy and Target showing signs of recovery. Still, Tesla, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ford, and Bath & Body Works weighed on the ETF.
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Thursday, August 28
XLY [+0.1%]
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY)
Retail earnings season has largely concluded, with results exceeding expectations and many companies indicating a strong finish. Upscale retailers are performing well, while lower-end retailers, including Best Buy and Target, show signs of improvement. Notably, several companies are raising their guidance despite uncertain macroeconomic conditions. Among the ETF's holdings, significant contributors to performance include Tesla, Home Depot, Lowe's, Ford, and Bath & Body Works, all of which experienced declines. Home Depot faces challenges from theft and disappointing seasonal promotions, while Bath & Body Works has narrowed its sales guidance and reported decreased net income amid rising expenses and leadership transition costs. Additionally, the Russell 2000 Index has declined slightly, reflecting broader market sentiment that may influence the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund.