Textile – Apparel Clothing
(UA) Under Armour Beats Estimates
Under Armour, Inc. (UA), one of the leading developers, marketers and distributors of branded sports apparel, footwear and accessories, recently posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2011 results. The company outdid the expectations on the back of healthy apparel, footwear,...
30Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(UA) Under Armour Earnings Preview
Under Armour Inc. (UA), one of the leading developers, marketers and distributors of branded sports apparel, footwear and accessories, is slated to report its fourth-quarter 2011 financial results on January 26, 2012. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 60...
26Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PERY) Perry Ellis International Pumps Up Share Buyback
Perry Ellis International Inc. (PERY) recently approved a $20 million extension of its stock repurchase program, thereby maintaining the trend of returning wealth to its shareholders from time to time, depending on market conditions. This program now authorizes the company to...
15Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(UA) Under Armour Beats Quarterly Earnings Expectations – Lifts Outlook
Under Armour, Inc. (UA), one of the leading developers, marketers and distributors of branded sports apparel, footwear and accessories, recently posted better-than-expected third-quarter 2011 results. The outperformance came on the heels of healthy apparel, footwear, accessories...
26Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WRC) Warnaco Group Completes Debt Offering
Warnaco Group Inc. (WRC) recently announced the completion of a senior secured term loan offering of $200.0 million. The debt has been scheduled to mature in 2018. Warnaco will pay interest at a floating rate of 1% bearing a fixed margin of 2.75%. Warnaco stated that it plans...
22Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(LULU) Lululemon Athletica First Quarter 2011 Earnings Scorecard
Recently, specialty retailer Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) announced its financial results for the first-quarter 2011. Street analysts had nearly a week to ponder on the news. In the paragraphs that follow, we cover the recent earnings announcement, subsequent analysts’ estimate...
19Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 1 comment | Continued(HBI) Hanes Replaces Costly Cotton
In the backdrop of an upswing in global cotton prices, apparel giants are seeking alternative ways to combat the soaring raw materials cost. Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) has inked a deal with the Portland-based Naturally Advanced Technologies (“NAT”) to supply Hanes with a proprietary...
13Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VFC) V.F. Corporation – Bull of the Day
V.F. Corporation’s (VFC) fourth-quarter 2010 earnings of $1.78 per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and jumped almost 10% from the prior-year quarter on the heels of robust sales across all brands and improved margins. We believe the acquisition of Rock and...
11Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren – Bull of the Day
Polo Ralph Lauren (RL) reported better than expected third quarter 2011 earnings results. The quarterly earnings of $1.72 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28 and rose 56.4% from the prior-year quarter on the heels of a strong top-line and better margin performance. The...
17Mar2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RL) Cotton Prices Hit Record Levels
by Tony D’Altorio, Investment U Research Friday, February 25, 2011 Cotton prices have surged beyond $2 a pound, the highest level they’ve ever hit. The fiber didn’t even go that high during the Civil War’s cotton embargo. It is now up 170% since a year ago and more...
3Mar2011 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(MFB) Maidenform Brands Incorporated – Sales Jumped 31% in the Second Quarter
Maidenform Brands Inc. (MFB) is still cashing in on demand for shapewear. Who knew shapewear could be so hot? Maidenform Brands sells intimate apparel at department stores and other retail outlets through a collection of recognizable brands including Maidenform, Lilyette, Control...
12Oct2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VFC) VF Corporation – Earnings Surprised by 26% in the First Quarter
VF Corporation (VFC) saw record first quarter earnings per share in April and raised guidance on its strengthening business as consumers replenish their wardrobes. VF Corporation manufactures apparel under 30 well-known brands including The North Face, Nautica, 7 For All Mankind,...
24May2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren’s 2010 Fourth Quarter Profit Soars
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.‘s (RL) fiscal 2010 fourth-quarter earnings more than doubled to $1.13 per share from 44 cents in the year-ago period, driven by higher sales and robust gross margin. In addition, quarterly earnings surged past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 63 cents...
19May2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen – Analysts Estimate 22.3% Earnings Growth
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. (PVH) is a Zacks #2 Rank stock that trades at a reasonable 18.3x fiscal 2011 consensus estimates and 14.7x fiscal 2012 consensus estimates. Analysts estimate that Phillips-Van Heusen will grow its earnings per share 22.3% in fiscal 2011, 24.3% in fiscal...
3May2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MFB) Institute for Supply Management Shows U.S. Manufacturing Increasing
The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) manufacturing survey rose to a reading of 60.4 from 59.6 in February, an increase of 0.8 points and above the 60.0 reading that was expected. Any reading over 50 indicates that the manufacturing economy is expanding, so this is a...
3May2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PERY) Perry Ellis International’s Earnings Report Tops – Outlook In Line
Perry Ellis International Inc. (PERY) swung to a fiscal 2010 fourth-quarter net income of $8.5 million from a net loss of $21.6 million in the prior-year quarter. Excluding special items, adjusted earnings per share came in at 67 cents, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate...
27Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen – Earnings Estimates Headed Higher
Phillips Van Heusen’s (PVH) estimates were inching higher even before the company announced it was going to acquire Tommy Hilfiger. Company Description Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. is a global designer and marketer of branded dress shirts, sportswear footwear, and other similar...
17Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(LULU) Lululemon Athletica Incorporated – Margins Are Expanding
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (LULU) recently hit a new 52-week high as investors look for the company to build on its recent string of earnings surprises with its March 25, Q4 results. Company Description Lululemon Athletica, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells athletic apparel...
12Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HBI) Hanesbrands’ Analyst Downgrades to Neutral
We recently downgraded the shares of Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) from Outperform to Neutral. This is because intense competition from established players, a debt-heavy balance sheet and exposure to adverse foreign currency translations limit the above-market performance of the company. Hanesbrands...
4Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GIL) Gildan Activewear’s First Quarter Tops Views
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) reported fiscal 2010 first-quarter results after the closing bell on Tuesday. The company’s earnings surged to $28.0 million from $4.4 million posted in the year-ago period. Excluding certain special items, earnings per share came in at 24 cents,...
12Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(LULU) Lululemon Athletica – Income From Operations Jumped 60%
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) topped Wall Street’s expectations for the sixth time in a row on strong top-line growth as well as improving margins. Company Description Lululemon Athletica is a yoga clothing and equipment company based in Vancouver. Revenues Up 30% On Dec 9...
9Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RL) Ralph Lauren Corporation Beats Expectations – Issues Warning
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. (RL) reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 with earnings of $1.10 per share. Earnings were ahead the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00 and were up 4.8% year-over-year. The better-than-expected performance was primarily driven by higher...
4Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(OXM) Oxford Industries – Surprised By 50% in the Third Quarter
Oxford Industries, Inc. (OXM) has put together a nice earnings surprise streak over the last 4 quarters despite the tough retail environment. It has surprised on average of 67% during that period. OXM is trading with a forward P/E of 14.6. Company Description Oxford Industries...
28Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Forecasts Jump
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (PVH) recently boosted its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter and full year, and analysts followed suit. Shares of PVH have outpaced the market by more than 100% over the past year. The company is expecting fourth-quarter earnings to range...
18Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GIII) G-III Apparel Group Ltd. – Optimistic Views
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (GIII) is thriving in the challenging consumer environment, posting better than expected Q3 results in early December and providing an optimistic view on Q4. Company Description G-III Apparel Group designs and manufactures a range of leather outerwear...
7Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Higher Earnings Estimates on a Surging Share Price
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. (PVH) continues to see bullish forecasts. Analysts polled by Zacks are calling for earnings of $3.05 for the current fiscal year, which represents 15% growth from last year’s projection. Shares of PVH more than quadrupled the market’s performance...
7Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation – Topped Consensus Estimate by 37%
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) recently upped its quarterly dividend to 10 cents per share, doubling the previous quarter’s payout. The company’s dividend yield of 0.5% is a competitive one in an industry that virtually offers no income. Company Description Polo...
6Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WY) Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Index Rises
The Institute for Supply Management’s survey of manufacturing purchasing managers was stronger than expected in December, coming in at 55.9 — up from 53.6 in November and better than the consensus expectations for a rise to 54.3. The ISM index is constructed from 10 sub-indexes...
5Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MFB) Maidenform Brands, Inc. – Earnings Surprised 4 of 4 Quarters by 35.6%
Maidenform Brands Inc. (MFB) saw sales jump in the third quarter as shapewear sales remained hot. The company has surprised on estimates the last 4 quarters by an average of 35.60%. Company Description Maidenform Brands sells intimate apparel at department stores and other retail...
29Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GIL) Gildan Activewear Beats Estimates by a Penny
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) recently reported fiscal 2009 fourth quarter results. The company recorded earnings of $42.4 million, a growth of nearly 94% over $21.8 million posted in the year-ago period. Excluding a special income tax charge of $26.9 million, adjusted earnings...
14Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued