Overall Rating


(2.7/5) Neutral

Talbots, Inc. (TLB)

Price*: $2.24 | Dividend: $0.52 | Dividend Yield: 23.21%

Recommendation Info
We downgraded this stock from the "Recommended" list on 9/29/08, at a price of 13.77.
Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown
1. Relative Strength   What's This?

Stock is in a solid downturn.
2. Overall Yield Attractiveness   What's This?

Stock's dividend yield is adequate.
3. Dividend Reliability   What's This?

This rating is directly related to the length and consistency of a company's dividend payouts.
4. Dividend Uptrend   What's This?

Dividend payouts are consistent, but increases small.
5. Earnings Growth   What's This?

Earnings estimates have been cut slightly.
Price and Dividend Info Price and Dividend Info
Talbots, Inc. (TLB)
Previous Day's Closing Price*
$2.24
Annual Stock Dividend
$0.52
Current Dividend Yield
23.21%

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Company Profile Company Profile

Talbots, Inc.- (TLB)-operates as a specialty retailer and direct marketer of men and women's apparel, shoes, and accessories in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. As of February 2, 2008, it operated 1,150 stores under the Talbots and 271 stores under the J. Jill brand names. The company was founded in 1947 and is based in Hingham, Massachusetts.

Dividend Stock Recommendation - Neutral Recommendation

Based on our rating criteria, this stock has achieved a "Neutral" rating. Stocks with a neutral rating are considered mediocre investments in terms of expected price growth and dividend payments.

Stock Notes Stock Notes

This small cap stock does not make an attractive dividend stock investment at this time.

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