Because J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) could not keep up double-digit sales gains, Brian felt he had to advise to SELL J.C. Penney Company. Brian earned +26% over S&P-500. Brian is ranked 60 out of 2381 analysts and has a 5.7% average return over S&P-500 and a 59% success rate of recommended stocks. Wayne Hood also recommended SELL J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP), stating, "We see the company having access to adequate liquidity into FY2014, but still see EPS losses on a very leveraged balance sheet into the foreseeable future."