JD Sports 'top pick' in consumer discretionary, says Berenberg
9th Apr 2021 11:59
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion was sitting pretty at the top of the FTSE 100 on Friday as Berenberg said it was its "top pick" in consumer discretionary.
Read moreJD Sports moves into Eastern Europe with MIG stake
12th Mar 2021 07:22
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion made its first foray into central and eastern Europe after buying a 60% stake in Poland's Marketing Investment Group (MIG).
Read moreMonday broker round-up
8th Feb 2021 13:51
(Sharecast News) - Flutter Entertainment: Morgan Stanley upgrades to overweight with a target price of 17,400p.
Read moreRBC Capital upgrades JD Sports, downgrades M&S
8th Feb 2021 10:56
(Sharecast News) - RBC Capital Markets upgraded its stance on JD Sports on Monday, but downgraded its rating on Marks & Spencer.
Read moreJD Sports on the prowl for acquisitions after raising £464m
4th Feb 2021 07:32
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion is on the hunt for new acquisitions after raising £464.2m on Thursday in a share placing to finance expansion and acquisitions.
Read moreJD Sports set for cash raise to fund expansion plans
4th Feb 2021 00:17
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion on Wednesday said it was looking to raise more than £475m in a share issue to "invest in the expansion of the group and to capitalise on acquisition opportunities".
Read moreJD Sports buys DTLR Villa for $495m in US expansion
1st Feb 2021 07:08
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion has agreed to buy DTLR Villa, a US sports retailer, for $495m (£360m) to expand in the north and east of the United States.
Read moreJD Sports 'disappointed' nearly third of shareholders opposed pay report
29th Jan 2021 11:43
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion said it was "disappointed" that nearly a third of its shareholders had voted against its remuneration report at the annual meeting in July.
Read moreJD Sports sees FY profit 'significantly' ahead of market expectations
11th Jan 2021 07:28
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion said on Monday that it is confident headline pre-tax profit for the year to 30 January will be "significantly" ahead of current market expectations of around £295m as demand has remained robust throughout the second half, including the key months of November and December.
Read moreBerenberg raises target price on JD Sports
16th Dec 2020 13:01
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg raised their target price on footwear retailer JD Sports from 900.0p to 975.0p on Wednesday, stating the self-styled "King of Trainers" had built itself a worthy palace with its most recent acquisition.
Read moreWednesday broker round-up
16th Dec 2020 10:40
(Sharecast News) - Capital & Regional: Berenberg downgrades to sell with a target price of 10p.
Read moreJD Sports buys US retailer Shoe Palace for $325m
15th Dec 2020 07:03
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports Fashion said it has bought US-based Shoe Palace for $325m along with an equity share in the enlarged group for the company's founders.
Read moreDebenhams to be wound down as JD Sports ends rescue talks
1st Dec 2020 09:06
(Sharecast News) - It was a grim day for the UK retail sector as beleaguered department store chain Debenhams was set to be liquidated following failed rescue talks with JD Sports, just hours after Philip Green's Arcadia retail group went into administration.
Read moreJD Sports rises as Cowgill cools on Debenhams
30th Nov 2020 08:40
(Sharecast News) - JD Sports shares rose after the company was reported to be considering scrapping plans to buy Debenhams.
Read moreJD Sports eyes Debenhams takeover - report
24th Nov 2020 12:38
(Sharecast News) - Shares in JD Sports were on the back foot on Tuesday after it was reported that the sportswear retailer was mulling a possible takeover of stricken department store chain Debenhams.
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