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Lululemon Plans to Acquire MIRROR, Stock Rises
On Monday, Lululemon Athletic (NASDAQ:LULU) announced that it signed an agreement to acquire an in-home fitness company, MIRROR, for $500 million.
Why B. Riley FBR Downgraded Foot Locker to ‘Neutral’ Rating
Today, B. Riley FBR downgraded Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating. The firm also lowered its target price from $42 to $32.
Can Lululemon’s Q1 Earnings Boost Its Stock Price?
For the first quarter, analysts expect Lululemon to report revenue of $683.2 million—a fall of 12.7% from $782.3 million in the first quarter of 2019.
Wells Fargo Downgraded Lululemon, Most Analysts Are Bullish
Today, Wells Fargo downgraded Lululemon Athletica from “overweight” to “equal weight.” However, Wells Fargo raised its target price from $250 to $275.
What to Expect from Skechers’ Q1 Earnings
Skechers will likely release its first-quarter results after the financial markets close on Thursday. The company withdrew its Q1 guidance on March 18.
These Consumer Stocks Rose More than 65% in 2019
Consumer stocks had a truly phenomenal 2019. Let’s take a look at five consumer stocks that delivered more than 65% growth in the year.
Why Lululemon Stock Could Rise Further on Q3 Earnings
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) is set to announce its fiscal 2019 third-quarter earnings after the market closes on December 11.
Lululemon Stock: What’s behind Its Exceptional Growth?
Lululemon stock is beating the broader markets by a wide margin. Barclays has initiated coverage on LULU with an “overweight” rating.
Can Under Armour Outpace Q3 Expectations?
Under Armour (UAA) is set to declare its third-quarter earnings results on November 4. The company announced its CEO succession plans on October 22.
Lululemon Stock Outpaces Nike, Trades at Record High
Lululemon (LULU) stock has generated stellar returns for its investors. Lululemon stock was up 68.5% year-to-date on October 17.
Upside in Nike and Footwear Peers despite Tariffs?
Nike, Under Armour, Skechers, and Columbia Sportswear fell 3.4%, 6.5%, 6.1%, and 2.8%, respectively, after a new 10% tariff was announced.
Columbia Sportswear Upgraded ahead of Q2 Results
Yesterday, Columbia Sportswear (COLM) stock was up 2.7% after Bank of America Merill Lynch upgraded its rating to “buy” from “neutral.”
What to Expect from Nike’s Q4 Results
Nike (NKE) is set to announce its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 after the financial markets close on June 27. In March, Nike announced better-than-expected third-quarter earnings. The company’s overall revenue matched analysts’ forecast. However, investors were disappointed as Nike’s North American revenue lagged expectations.
How Analysts Rate Under Armour ahead of Q1 Results
On March 25, UBS lowered its price target for Under Armour (UAA) to $22 from $23.
A Look at Columbia Sportswear’s Valuation after Its Q1 Results
Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) 12-month forward PE multiple fell 5.3% to 21.7x on April 26.
Columbia Sportswear’s Outlook Reflects Strength in Its US Sales
Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) net sales increased 7.8% to $654.61 million in the first quarter.
Analysts Raise Columbia’s Price Target after Its Q1 Results
Several analysts raised their price targets for Columbia Sportswear after it reported strong first-quarter results and raised its outlook.
Key Drivers of Columbia Sportswear’s Margin Expansion
Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) sales surged 7.8% to $654.61 million, and its adjusted EPS rose 39% to $1.07 in the first quarter of 2019.
Columbia Sportswear Beats Q1 Estimates, Raises 2019 Outlook
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) stock was up 2.4% in after-market trading hours on April 25 in reaction to strong first-quarter results and an upgraded outlook for 2019.
Will Columbia Sportswear Surpass Q1 Sales Expectations?
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) has surpassed analysts’ sales expectations for eight consecutive quarters.
Will Skechers’s Q1 Results Help the Stock Keep Up Its Strong Run?
Skechers (SKX) stock was up 52.2% on a year-to-date basis as of April 15. The footwear company is scheduled to report its first-quarter results on April 18.
Where Does Nike’s Valuation Stand ahead of Its Q3 2019 Results?
On March 18, Nike (NKE) was trading at 12-month forward PE multiple of 28.7x.
Canada Goose Stock Fell 12.9% despite Strong Q3 Results
On February 14, Canada Goose (GOOS) (GOOS.TO) stock fell 12.9% on the NYSE. The company reported impressive third-quarter results.
Skechers Stock Rose Due to Strong Q4 Earnings
Skechers stock rose 18.2% in after-market trading on February 7. The company announced better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings.
Under Armour: Goldman Sachs Upgraded It to ‘Buy’
On January 22, Goldman Sachs upgraded Under Armour (UAA) to “buy.” The stock didn’t move much and fell marginally.
Comparing Nike’s PE Ratio with Its Peers
On January 14, Nike’s 12-month forward PE ratio was 25.8x. For fiscal 2019, analysts expect Nike’s adjusted EPS to increase 10.9% YoY to $2.65.
Under Armour’s Price-to-Earnings versus Peers’
On January 10, Under Armour’s (UAA) 12-month forward PE ratio was 58.4x. It’s trading at a higher PE multiple than its peers.
What Wall Street Analysts Are Saying for Under Armour
As of January 10, of the 33 analysts covering Under Armour (UAA) stock, 18% recommend a “buy” and another 27% gave it a “sell” rating.
Nike’s Rating: Upgrade from HSBC, Downgrade from Baird
On January 9, HSBC upgraded Nike (NKE) to “buy” from “hold.” The target price increased to $95.00 from $92.00.
Analyzing Target Price Changes for Under Armour
After the investor meeting on December 12, there have been two price changes for Under Armour.
Evaluating Nike’s Bottom Line Performance
In the trailing nine quarters, Nike (NKE) has beaten analysts’ estimates on all occasions.
A Detailed Look at Nike’s Top Line Performance
Nike’s (NKE) top line growth is driven by improving sales in North America and robust sales in overseas territories.
How Nike’s Valuation Compares to Those of Its Peers
In fiscal 2019, analysts expect Nike’s sales to rise 7.6% to $39.2 billion and its EPS to surge ~11.0% to $2.65.
Nike Stock Is Up 22.4% in 2018: What’s Driving It?
As of November 6, Nike (NKE) stock is up 22.4% YTD (year-to-date). Its performance in North America is showing signs of improvement.
Under Armour: Stifel and Piper Jaffray’s Target Price Revisions
On November 5, two analysts covering Under Armour (UAA) revised their target prices for the stock. Piper Jaffray increased its target price.
Why Columbia Sportswear’s Operating Margin Contracted in Q3
Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) gross margin expanded to 48.2% in the third quarter compared to 46.7% in the third quarter of 2017.
Key Insights from Columbia Sportswear’s Q3 Sales Performance
Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) sales rose 6.5% to $795.8 million in the third quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimate of $789.5 million.
What Drove Columbia Sportswear’s Strong Q3 Earnings Growth?
Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) adjusted EPS of $1.41 in the third quarter easily beat analysts’ consensus estimate of $1.27.
Wall Street Recommendations for Under Armour ahead of Earnings
Rating synopsis Of the 35 analysts covering Under Armour (UAA) stock on October 23, 17.0% have a “buy” rating and 57.0% have a “hold” rating. The remaining 26% have a “sell’ rating. Under Armour is one of the fast-growing athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories manufacturers and distributors in the United States. The company’s largest market is North […]
Nike: Top Dow Stock in 2018
Currently, 37 analysts track Nike stock. Of these analysts, ~59% recommended a “buy,” 35% recommended a “hold,” and 5% recommended a “sell.”
Analysts Raise Columbia Sportswear’s Price Target
Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) second-quarter results led some analysts to change their target prices on the stock.
Columbia Sportswear Stock Plunged despite Strong Results
Despite strong second-quarter results and a guidance update on July 26, Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) stock plunged the next trading day.
Columbia Sportswear Raises Fiscal 2018 Guidance
Along with the second quarter results, Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) management also raised its full-year 2018 guidance for both the top and bottom lines.
Lululemon Athletica Had 25% Increase in Q1 2018 Sales
In its first-quarter results on May 31, Lululemon Athletica’s (LULU) top line increased 25% year-over-year to $650 million.
Lululemon Stock Delivers Impressive Returns
Lululemon Athletica’s (LULU) better-than-expected results and the overall positive sentiment toward the athleisure market has driven the company’s stock price to new highs this year.
How Digital Transformation Is Driving Lululemon’s Top Line
Lululemon Athletica (LULU), which is slated to post its first-quarter results on May 31, is projected to post an 18.5% YoY (year-over-year) increase in sales.
Here’s What Drove Columbia Sportswear’s 1Q18 Top Line
Columbia Sportswear (COLM), which reported its 1Q18 results on April 26, posted a 12% YoY increase in sales to $607.3 million.
Columbia Sportswear Beat 1Q18 Expectations, Raised Guidance
Buoyed by its first-quarter performance, COLM management raised its 2018 guidance.
Why Under Armour and Columbia Sportswear Are Surging Today
Sportswear players Under Armour (UAA) and Columbia Sportswear (COLM) are rallying on the stock market today.
Analysts Increased LULU’s Price Target after Its Fiscal 4Q17
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) stock surged 6.1% in the after-hours trading session after it reported a stellar fiscal 4Q17.
What Drove Lululemon’s Top Line in Fiscal 4Q17?
Lululemon’s top line rose 17.6% YoY (year-over-year) to $928.8 million in fiscal 4Q17.
Analysts Raise Nike Price Target after 3Q18 Results
Though Nike’s (NKE) strong quarterly performance didn’t translate into a stock price gain, Wall Street did respond positively to the company’s robust results.
Nike Stock Failed to Reap Benefits of Strong 3Q18 Results
The company outperformed on both earnings and sales and signaled the end of a rough patch it faced in its North American market.
Wall Street’s View: Lululemon Stock Has a Modest Upside
Out of the 31 analysts covering LULU, 58% of analysts have recommended buying the stock, while 39% have suggested holding it.
Are Lululemon’s Valuations Attractive?
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) stock has delivered an above-average performance in the last two years.
Lululemon’s Management Expects 25% Growth in 4Q17 Profits
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) has delivered strong financial results so far this fiscal year.
How Nike Stock Has Performed in 2018
Nike (NKE) delivered a strong performance in the stock market during 2017 with a 23% rise during the year.
Under Armour’s Earnings Met Expectations
Under Armour (UAA) posted a loss of $88 million in 4Q17 after including restructuring charges and the one-time impact of new tax reforms.
More Consumer Sector Earnings Released Last Week
General Motors (GM) announced its fiscal 4Q17 results on February 6. The company’s revenue declined 14.1% YoY to $37.7 billion.
Skechers Delivered Solid Top-Line Growth in Fiscal 2017
In fiscal 2017, Skechers crossed the $4 billion mark in annual sales for the first time in its 25-year history.
Discussing Under Armour’s Stock Market Performance
After Under Armour delivered strong performances in 2014 and 2015, its stock price slid 30% and 50% in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
Columbia Sportswear on the Street: Analyst Recommendations ahead of the 4Q17 Results
Columbia (COLM) is covered by 17 Wall Street analysts, who have together rated the stock a 2.2 on a scale of 1.0 (“strong buy”) to 5.0 (“sell”).
Columbia Sportswear’s Margins and Profitability: Ahead of the 4Q17 Results
Wall Street has projected a 5% YoY (year-over-year) decline in Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) EPS (earnings per share) to $1.14.
Columbia’s 4Q17 Preview: Can COLM Post Solid Results Again?
Portland-based Columbia Sportswear (COLM) plans to release its 4Q17 financial results on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
Under Armour Stock Slides after Macquarie Downgrade
Under Armour (UAA) started 2018 on a positive note and surged more than 10.0% in the first three trading days of the new year.
Wall Street Action after Lululemon’s Guidance Update
As we discussed already in this three-part series, Lululemon Athletica (LULU) recorded strong holiday sales recently, which prompted the company to raise guidance on January 8.
Goldman Sachs Downgrades Columbia Sportswear to ‘Neutral’
Portland-based Columbia Sportswear (COLM) is covered by 18 Wall Street analysts. The company is rated a 2.2 on a scale of 1 for “strong buy” to 5 for “sell.”
Sportswear Stocks: What Analysts Are Saying
After a rough start to 2017, sportswear stocks seem to be recovering and closing the year on a positive note. Most sportswear companies have posted a decent rally over the last month.
A Look at Nike’s Stock Performance in 2017
Nike (NKE) has had a good run so far in 2017. The sportswear giant has gained 28% as of December 15, 2017.
How Lululemon’s Valuation Compares to Competitors
In this article, we’ll talk about Lululemon Athletica’s (LULU) current valuations and discuss its near-term earnings potential.
Under Armour Gets Downgraded after 3Q17 Results
Wall Street’s reaction to Under Armour’s 3Q17 results Under Armour’s (UAA) 3Q17 results and guidance revision were followed by a series of analyst actions that ranged from target price cuts to downgrades. Among the brokers that revised UAA’s price target were UBS (from $19 to $14), Canaccord Genuity (from $15 to $8), Bernstein (from $14 to $9), […]
Under Armour Beats Earnings per Share Estimate by $0.03
Baltimore-based Under Armour (UAA) reported its 3Q17 results on October 31.
How Wall Street Views Columbia Sportswear after Its 3Q17 Earnings
Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) stock price was $64.30 on October 26, 2017, around its 52-week high price.
Discussing Columbia Sportswear’s 3Q17 Bottom Line
For 3Q17, Columbia Sportswear (COLM) recorded 5.9% year-over-year growth in its earnings per share.
What Drove Columbia Sportswear’s 3Q17 Top Line?
Columbia Sportswear (COLM), which reported its 3Q17 results on October 26, posted a 0.2% year-over-year increase in sales to $747.0 million.
What Drove Skechers’ Better-than-Expected Profits in 3Q17?
For 3Q17, which ended in late September, Skechers (SKX) recorded earnings per share growth of 40% YoY (year-over-year).
Skechers’s Valuations: More Attractive than Most Sportswear Peers
Skechers’s (SKX) stock currently trades around 13 times its NTM (next-12-months) earnings, which compares to its three-year average PE (price-to-earnings) ratio of 16.3x.
Why Skechers Could See Earnings Growth after 5 Quarterly Declines
Skechers (SKX), which should be reporting third-quarter results on October 19, is expected to post a 31% YoY (year-over-year) rise in earnings per share (or EPS).
What Could Drive Skechers’ 3Q17 Top Line
As we’ve discussed in this series, Skechers (SKX) is slated to report its third-quarter results on October 19. Management expects revenues in the $1,050–$1,075 million range, rising 12.5% YoY (year-over-year) at the mid-point.
Why Wall Street Remains Neutral on Lululemon
Thirty-five Wall Street analysts cover Lululemon Athletica (LULU). While we discussed recent analyst action in the previous part of this series, we’ll now focus on the company’s overall analyst ratings and compare with peers.
Why Wall Street Raised Price Targets after Lululemon’s Q2 Earnings
Wall Street issued a host of price target revisions after Lululemon Athletica’s (LULU) 2Q17 top- and bottom-line beats and guidance upgrades.
2Q17 Earnings: Lululemon Beats Wall Street Expectations Again
Athletic apparel manufacturer Lululemon Athletica (LULU) reported its second-quarter 2017 earnings results on August 31. Here’s what you need to know.
Lululemon’s Top Line Is Expected to Rise 10% in 2Q17
Analysts’ expectations for 2Q17 are in line with management’s expectations. Analysts expect Lululemon’s top line to expand 10.3% to $567.5 million.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Upgraded Lululemon to ‘Buy’
On August 21, Bank of America Merrill Lynch raised Lululemon Athletica’s (LULU) rating by two notches. The company received a “buy” rating.
Under Armour Faces Target Price Cuts
Wall Street’s reaction to 2Q17 earnings Under Armour’s (UAA) 2Q17 results were followed by a host of analyst actions, ranging from target price cuts to downward revisions. The stock’s target price was revised by UBS (from $21 to $19), Canaccord Genuity (from $21 to $18), Stifel (from $19 to $18), Wedbush (from $18 to $17), […]
Under Armour Beats Top- and Bottom-Line Expectations
Baltimore-based Under Armour (UAA) reported its 2Q17 results on Tuesday, August 1. This series is an overview of Under Armour’s 2Q17 results.
No Ratings Changes after Columbia Sportswear’s 2Q17 Results
Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) analyst ratings remained unchanged after it reported its 2Q17 results. Analysts have rated the stock a 2.3.
Columbia Sportswear Stock Rises after 2Q17 Beat
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) stock rose 7.5% on July 28, 2017, in response to its better-than-expected 2Q17 results.
Key Takeaways from Columbia Sportswear’s 2Q17 Results
Columbia Sportswear (COLM), which reported its 2Q17 results on July 27, 2017, posted a 2.6% YoY (year-over-year) rise in sales to $399.0 million.
Columbia Sportswear’s 2Q17 Results: Beats on Earnings, Revenue
Portland-based Columbia Sportswear (COLM) reported results for 2Q17 on Thursday, July 27, 2017, cruising ahead of earnings and revenue estimates.
What Wall Street Thinks of Under Armour
Under Armour has a 2.8 rating on a scale where one is a “strong buy” and five is a “strong sell.”
Operating Loss Could Be in the Cards for Under Armour in 2Q17
Under Armour is expected to report a loss of six cents per share in 2Q17, which follows a loss per share of one cent during the first quarter.
Under Armour’s 2Q17 Earnings: What to Expect
Under Armour (UAA) is expected to report results for 2Q17 on Tuesday, August 1, 2017.
Is Skechers Correctly Valued? Let’s Discuss
Skechers (SKX) is currently valued at a one-year forward price-to-earnings ratio (or PE) of 14.7x, lower than its three-year average PE of 16.7x.
Discussing Wall Street’s View on Skechers
Skechers (SKX) is covered by 12 Wall Street analysts who jointly rate the company as a 2 on a scale of 1 (“strong buy”) to 5 (“sell”).
Skechers Misses on Earnings, Beats on Revenue in 2Q17
California-based Skechers reported its 2Q17 results after the market closed on July 20, 2017. The results relate to the three-month period that ended on June 30, 2017.
Susquehanna: Under Armour Changes Are ‘Temporary Pause’ to Growth
UAA is covered by 34 Wall Street analysts who together rate the company a 2.9 on a scale of 1.0 for “strong buy” to 5.0 for “sell.”
Under Armour Trading 40% Lower Than a Year Ago
Under Armour (UAA) stock remained unfazed after the company announced its new senior level executives, rising ~1.0% and closing at $25.06.
Currency Headwinds, Off-Price Sales Could Affect NKE’s Fiscal Q4
As discussed, Nike (NKE) will report its fiscal 4Q17 results on June 29, 2017. Its earnings during the quarter are expected to rise 2% YoY (year-over-year) to $0.50 per share.
Mixed Analyst Reaction Follows LULU’s 1Q17 Results
Of the analysts who cover LULU, 49% recommended holding the stock.