Potential Earnings Upside Strengthens RH (RH)

WestEnd Capital Management's Q2 2026 investor letter revealed a strong 16.3% net return, outpacing the S&P 500's 15.0%. The firm attributed this success to strong earnings from U.S. companies, which are efficiently converting sales into profits. Despite challenges like higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty, the S&P 500 net profit margins are expected to remain above 14% in Q2.

WestEnd Capital's focus in the portfolio includes technology, infrastructure, demographic shifts, financial innovation, and selective consumer opportunities. Among their top picks for 2026, they highlighted RH (NYSE:RH), a leading luxury home furnishings retailer and lifestyle brand. As of September 3, 2026, RH's stock closed at $146.61 per share, down 25.85% over the past month and 42.06% over the past year.

The company boasts a market capitalization of $2.77 billion and a 52-week trading range between $106.30 and $257.00. In their Q2 2026 investor letter, WestEnd Capital praised RH's distinctive luxury home brand and its ability to serve a relatively affluent customer base that has remained resilient despite the current economic climate.

They noted that management has strengthened the RH brand through new galleries, expanded collections, hospitality offerings, and international development. Notably, RH is not among the 40 most popular stocks among hedge funds. While WestEnd sees potential in RH, they believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential with less downside risk.