| Comment | 21.440 | Brian Acker, CA | The model price is $28.46, a positive 30% differential. Thinks this would be consumer discretionary, which is not the favourite of most portfolio managers, but this is done very well to hang in there. Not cheap enough to get into his portfolios but doing a very good job in a hostile retail environment. | 2008-05-08 | |
| BUY | 22.220 | Brian Acker, CA | He has a model price of $31.44, which is a 35% positive differential. $20.10 would be a huge Buy. | 2007-11-01 | |
| BUY | 26.980 | Brad Willock | If you are going to be in the retail/consumer sector, this is a good one to be in. 75% of their revenue comes from spending by businesses which he likes. Not too expensive. | 2006-05-11 | |
| TOP PICK | 28.880 | Ed Brown | Chosen for its predictability and deliverability. | 2004-07-30 | |
| TOP PICK | 27.910 | Gretchen Lash | Expects accelerated earnings growth next year. In a recovering economy, you'll see a tremendous growth in small-business which will be a tremendous help. | 2004-07-09 | |
| TOP PICK | 29.610 | Ed Brown | Has done extremely well against competition. Had some major issues 1 1/2 - 2 years ago and has sold them. Can grow its earnings about 16%. Selling at about 20 X next 12 months earnings. | 2004-06-25 | |
| TOP PICK | 27.330 | Alison Deans | Thinks they will benefit from increased demand for their product by the mid-and large-cap commercial sector. | 2004-06-04 | |
| TOP PICK | 24.880 | Alison Deans | | 2004-03-19 | |
| HOLD | 15.069 | Brian Acker, CA | Had great earnings. | 2002-08-22 | |
Experts that have talked about Staples