Deutsche Bank and Citi have lowered their forecasts for J Sainsbury PLC's second-quarter grocery sales ahead of the company's half-year results on October 22. Deutsche Bank now expects 2.7% growth, down from 4%, citing weaker market data, while Citi cut its forecast to 3% from 4.3%, below the consensus of 3.3%. Citi also predicts a 3.2% decline in general merchandise and clothing sales due to space reallocation and a weak consumer environment, leading to an overall sales growth forecast of 2.6%. Despite these cuts, Deutsche Bank maintains a 'buy' rating with a 390p target, while Citi holds a 'neutral' rating but raised its 2028 sales forecast.
Regarding Sainsbury's sales forecasts, here is Pluang's Consumer Staples sector snapshot as of Sep 28, 2026 19:52 WIB: Among 51 priced US stocks in this sector, 21 rose and 22 fell today. Notable price changes include Adecoagro SA (AGRO) at USD 10.50 with a +0.67% change and a typical hold time of 21 days, British American Tobacco PLC (BTI) at USD 55.99 with a +0.65% change and a typical hold time of 86 days, and Clorox Co (CLX) at USD 83.26 with a -0.64% change and a typical hold time of 97 days.
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