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Dunelm

May 2011

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  • Epic Code:
  • DNLM
  • Price:
  • 473p
In a sector where investors have become accustomed to hearing about subdued trading, Dunelm produced a positive Q3 surprise with sales and margins stronger than   expected. For the 13 weeks to end March, like-for-like sales were down 1.3% but this was offset by gross margins, which were 150 basis points ahead. Including new stores, sales were up 9.4%. Store expansion remains a key driver of growth and two stores opened in the quarter whilst another 10 are contractually committed. Net cash at the period end was £27m.Broker Oriel forecasts eps of 29.8p for the year to 30 June with 33.8p and 38p for the following two years.The shares look a buy once more driven by new space and maturity o ...

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