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Secondary Recommendation

Peacock - 50% earnings growth forecast over next two years

June 2003

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  • PEA
Shares in value-for-money clothing retailer, Peacock look set to make the biggest gains in its sector this year, after analysts substantially upgraded their forecasts, following  last July's superb acquisition of bonmarché and improved trading from the core business.  Broker, Investec, is forecasting earnings of 14.3p in the financial year ending 31 March 2003, rising to 21.1p in 2005, that's 50% growth over two years - and all organic! Peacock operates 370 outlets across the UK predominantly selling ladies clothing, complemented by men's clothing, footwear and homeware. All year round ranges, such as hosiery and underwear are the mainstay of the business,  (45% of 2002 turnover), but Peacock's  move toi ...

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