Tiffany Beats On Earnings, Then Tanks

 | Mar 16, 2018 11:24AM ET

Tiffany & Co. (NYSE:TIF) traded down by 6%, after initially trading higher in extended hours yesterday afternoon. The luxury jewelry retailer reported earnings per share of $1.67 and total revenue of $1.33 billion, compared to estimates of $1.63 and $1.3 billion.

They also reported same store sales growth of 3%, compared to estimates of 2.8%. However, European sales were disappointing, which may have contributed to the downward break.

Our analysis of TIF’s market cycles indicates the current correction may continue into late April, with a target below $95. Note the bear flag break on the daily chart. The market cycles are designated by the semicircles at the bottom of the weekly chart.