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How Under Armour Stock Reacted to a Poor 4Q16
Under Armour’s (UAA) stock plunged 25% after the company reported lower-than-expected top and bottom lines and a glum guidance.

How Markets Are Pricing Under Armour Stock
Markets expect the strong growth trend to continue, and value Under Armour stock higher than the overall market and comparable firms.

Can Skechers’ Q3 2018 Results Stop the Slide in Its Stock?
In the last few quarters, Skechers (SKX) stock has shown high volatility after its quarterly results.

John Christian Walbrecht Appointed as President of Columbia Brand
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) has a market cap of $4.1 billion. COLM fell by 0.31% to close at $58.34 per share as of February 22, 2016.

Nike Has One of the Best Upsides among Sportswear Stocks
2017 hasn’t been a great year for sportswear stocks so far. Lululemon Athletica, Under Armour, and Columbia Sportswear have fallen 29%, 16.5%, and 4.7% year-to-date.

Nike’s Performance Is Compelling, Beating Wall Street Estimates
Nike’s performance over the past few years has been compelling. The company has beaten consensus Wall Street revenue estimates and earnings estimates.

VF Corporation Reported Mixed Quarterly Results for Fiscal 4Q15
VF Corporation reported fiscal 4Q15 total revenues of $3,412.8 million, a fall of 4.6%. Its net income and EPS rose to $312.2 million and $0.72, respectively.

VFC Reported 2.6% Rise in Revenue in 3Q15 over 3Q14
VFC reported 3Q15 total revenue of $3.6 billion, a rise of 2.6% when compared to net sales of $3.5 billion in 3Q14.

Has the Market Priced Under Armour Stock Fairly?
Under Armour has been fully priced for growth. It trades 43 times its trailing 12-month earnings and 46 times its next 12-month earnings as of January 18, 2017.

VF Corporation’s 1Q15 Margins Are Expected to Improve
VF Corporation (VFC) expects margins to improve in 2015, coming in at 49.3% compared to 48.8% in 2014. Margins have been expanding over the past few quarters.

Nike Posted a Beat on Its Fiscal 2Q17 Earnings—Here’s Why
In fiscal 2Q17, Nike’s adjusted earnings per diluted share stood at $0.50, $0.07 more than what analysts were expecting.

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.

Why Is Under Armour’s 4Q15 EPS Soaring over Low Profitability?
In 4Q15, Under Armour’s adjusted EPS came in at $0.48, beating the consensus Wall Street analyst estimate of $0.46 by 4.4%.

What are Nike’s Earnings Prospects in Fiscal 3Q16?
Nike’s EPS (earnings per share) have grown at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 13.9% over the last five fiscal years.

The Three Factors Spurring Nike’s Shareholder Returns
Nike has been providing value to shareholders through its share repurchase program.

Skechers Footwear: Design, Sourcing, and Manufacturing Overview
Skechers designs footwear with its own in-house design team. However, it doesn’t own or operate any factories in which to conduct its manufacturing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.”

Columbia Sportswear Beat 1Q18 Expectations, Raised Guidance
Buoyed by its first-quarter performance, COLM management raised its 2018 guidance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Under Armour’s Stock Surges after 1Q17 Earnings
Under Armour’s (UAA) stock rose 10% as the company reported better-than-expected 1Q17 top and bottom lines and maintained its fiscal 2017 guidance.

Under Armour Beats 1Q17 Earnings and Revenue
The Baltimore-based Under Armour (UAA) reported its results for 1Q17 on Thursday, April 27. Here’s what you need to know.

Under Armour on the Street: What the Analysts Suggest Now
The majority of the analysts—around 55%—continue to recommend a “hold” for Under Armour’s stock, while 27% suggest buying it.

Behind Under Armour’s Poor Stock Performance
Under Armour (UAA) was among the worst performers on the S&P 500 Index (SPY) in 2016, losing 30% of its value during the year.

Underneath Under Armour’s Compressed Margins
Under Armour’s (UAA) gross margin fell 160 basis points to 46.5% in fiscal 2016, and its gross margin took the worst hit in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Has Nike’s Fiscal 3Q17 Earnings Beat Impressed the Market?
Nike reported a 23.6% year-over-year rise in its earnings per share (or EPS) to $0.68 during fiscal 3Q17. The company outperformed Wall Street analysts’ estimate by a huge margin.

LULU Stock: Wall Street Remains Neutral ahead of Q4 Earnings
In this last part of this series, we’ll look at Wall Street’s recommendation for Lululemon Athletica (LULU).

Why Lululemon’s Gross Margin Could Drive 4Q16 Earnings Growth
Lululemon Athletica (LULU), which should report its fourth-quarter results on March 29, is projected to post a ~19% YoY jump in earnings per share.

Baron: Under Armour Is Cheap Compared to the Last Couple of Years
Under Armour is currently struggling to meet investors’ expectations, as it missed analysts’ estimates in 4Q16. It reported a 12% rise in revenue in the quarter, missing expectations.

Under Armour Stock Lost 29% during the Week after Its 4Q16 Results
Under Armour (UAA), which is covered by 35 Wall Street analysts, has ten “buy” recommendations, four “sell” recommendations, and 21 “hold” recommendations.

CLSA Rated Under Armour as ‘Buy’
Under Armour (UAA) reported 3Q16 net revenues of $1.5 billion, a year-over-year rise of 22.2%, compared to $1.2 billion in 3Q15.

What Does Wall Street Think about Under Armour?
Under Armour’s (UAA) Class A shares are rated 2.3 on a scale of 1.0 for “strong buy” to 5.0 for “sell.” Class C shares have a higher rating of 1.0.

Fiscal 2Q17 Results Overview: Nike Beats on Earnings and Sales
Nike (NKE) reported its results for fiscal 2Q17 after the market closed on December 20, 2016. Nike reported earnings per share of $0.50, registering a YoY increase of 11% and beating Wall Street’s prediction of a 4.4% fall to $0.43.

Are Nike’s Valuations Justified?
Nike’s stock is currently trading at 22 times the next-12-month earnings, operating close to the lower end of its 52-week price-to-earnings ratio (or PE) range of 21x to 31x.

What’s Nike’s Dividend Policy?
Nike (NKE) is a consistent dividend payer and has increased dividends over the last 14 years.

Nike: The Worst-Performing Dow Stock of 2016
Nike (NKE), which has been one of the strongest performers in the apparel sector, is down 18% year-to-date (or YTD).

Nike’s Gross Margin Likely to Take a Hit in 2Q17
EPS (earnings per share) rose 9% YoY (year-over-year) to 73 cents. In comparison, Wall Street was expecting a decline of 16.7% to 56 cents.

Earnings Preview: Revisiting Nike ahead of Fiscal 2Q17 Results
Wall Street is expecting a 4.3% YoY (year-over-year) decline in Nike’s 2Q17 earnings to $0.43 per share on total sales of $8.1 billion.

Wedbush Rated Columbia Sportswear as ‘Outperform’
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) has a market cap of $4.0 billion. It rose 1.7% to close at $56.93 per share on November 2, 2016.

Wedbush Rated Nike as ‘Neutral’
Nike (NKE) has a market cap of $81.3 billion. It rose 0.20% to close at $49.72 per share on November 2, 2016.

Here’s Why Under Armour Stock Fell on October 25
Under Armour’s massive fall was a result of a warning that came from the company’s management regarding a slowdown in sales growth over the next two years.

Are Analysts as Excited about Under Armour as Its Customers?
Under Armour (UA) has witnessed a rise in its debt over the last few years. The company was recently penalized for its rising debt levels and high valuations.

UA Investors Enjoy These Pros, Frown upon These Cons
Among Under Armour’s primary strengths is its strong business model, which shows substantial potential for further growth.

Why Star Power and Sponsorships Are Key for Nike
Endorsement deals and sponsorships have been key for Nike since the beginning.

Columbia Sportswear Appoints David Lawner as Interim SVP of Retail
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) reported 2Q16 net sales of $388.7 million, a rise of 2.2% compared to $380.2 million in 2Q15.

KeyBanc Rated Columbia Sportswear Company as ‘Sector Weight’
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) reported 2Q16 net sales of $388.7 million, a rise of 2.2% compared to net sales of $380.2 million in 2Q15.

Goldman Sachs Rated Packaging Corporation of America as ‘Sell’
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has a market cap of $7.6 billion. It fell 1.3% to close at $80.64 per share on September 22, 2016.

Columbia Sportswear: 2Q16 Results and Quarterly Dividend
Columbia Sportswear (COLM) fell by 5.3% to close at $57.25 per share during the fourth week of July 2016.

Why Did Adidas File a Lawsuit against Skechers?
Skechers USA (SKX) has a market cap of $4.8 billion. It rose by 1.1% to close at $31.12 per share on July 11, 2016.

Under Armour Announced Final Distribution Ratio
Under Armour (UA) has a market cap of $15.4 billion. It fell by 3.6% to close at $36.42 per share on June 16, 2016.

Dombrow Returns to Under Armour as Chief Design Officer
Under Armour (UA) has a market cap of $7.1 billion. It fell by 0.97% to close at $38.66 per share on June 9, 2016.

What Boosted Under Armour on June 7?
Under Armour rose by 2.6% to close at $37.77 per share on June 7. Its weekly, monthly, and YTD price movements were 0.11%, -2.4%, and -6.3%, respectively.

What Drove Under Armour’s Rise on June 8?
Under Armour (UA) has a market cap of $7.1 billion. It rose by 3.4% to close at $39.04 per share on June 8, 2016.