Textile - Apparel Clothing
(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(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Recently Hiked Full-Year Earnings Guidance
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (PVH) announced third-quarter results in mid-November. Earnings per share of $1.08 came in 21% ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenue of $697.4 million was relatively flat year-over-year. Management stated that the improvement in business...
7Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Higher Estimates on a Surging Share Price
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. (PVH) is seeing higher forecasts ahead of reporting third-quarter results next week. The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.49 per share was increased from last month’s $2.46. Company Description Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. is a global designer...
14Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Relocates to Piedmont Triad
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. (RL), a leading global designer and distributor of premium lifestyle products, has decided to relocate some of its distribution business from West Virginia to Piedmont Triad in order to consolidate its operation in the region. The company plans to close...
14Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Beats Consensus
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 with earnings of $1.75 per share. Earnings were well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 96 cents and were up 10.8% year-over-year. Net sales for the quarter declined 3.4% year-over-year...
4Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VFC) VF Corporation Misses by a Whisker
VF Corp. (VFC), a leading manufacturer of branded lifestyle apparel, reported net income of $217.9 million on revenues of $2.09 billion in the third quarter, compared to $233.9 million on revenues of $2.21 billion in the year-earlier quarter. Earnings per share narrowly missed...
27Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued($PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Bullish Forecasts and Strong Momentum
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. (PVH) is seeing bullish forecasts. Analysts polled by Zacks are calling for earnings of $2.46 per share. Last month, the Zacks Consensus Estimate stood at $2.43 and was pegged at $2.31 two months ago. Company Description Phillips-Van Heusen Corp is a...
16Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GIII) Top Performer for Thurs: G-III Apparel- Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers
We’re going to stick with the Textile-Apparel industry for a second consecutive day and feature G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (GIII). With a gain of approximately 6%, this clothing company is a top-performing Zacks #1 Rank company on Thursday. Earnings estimates remain at heightened...
8Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Launches Custom Shirts
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. (RL) has recently launched an Apple, Inc. (AAPL) iPhone application that allows users to customize the Rugby brand of shirts. The move is an extension of the so-called “merchantainment” program of the company that blends its merchandising efforts...
10Sep2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. (RL) recently reported solid second-quarter results that were better than expected, pushing the company’s share price close to its 52-week high. Company Description Ralph Lauren Corp., together with its subsidiaries, designs and sells clothes and...
3Sep2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BEBE) Bebe Stores Beats Earnings Estimates
Women’s apparel and accessories retailer Bebe Stores Inc. (BEBE) recently reported fourth-quarter results and guided to a bleak first quarter amid a turbulent environment and slumping sales. The company’s quarterly earnings excluding one-time items came in at 4 cents...
28Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PVH) Van Heusen Blows Past Q2 Estimates
Amidst a challenging global retail environment, Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. (PVH) was able to deliver better-than-expected second quarter results, surpassing both the top and bottom line expectations. Earnings per share (excluding one-time items), which came in at 60 cents, well...
24Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MFB) Maidenform Brands, Inc. – Earnings topped the consensus estimates by 24%
Maidenform Brands, Inc. (MFB) recently announced second-quarter results, which included a sales jump of 5.6% year-over-year thanks to strong demand for the company’s bras and shapewear products. Earnings per share of 31 cents topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 24%. Company...
19Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CRI) Carter’s Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Carter’s Inc. (CRI) has been setting a new 52-week high in almost every session since the last earnings release. Crushed Estimates On Jul 28 Carter’s reported second-quarter results that included a 5.4% increase in sales, to $318 million. Net income skyrocketed to...
3Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen – scheduled to release results for the second quarter on August 19
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. (PVH) is up about 23% since it was last featured as a Growth and Income pick in mid-June. That performance more than doubled the gains experienced by the broader market. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is on the rise ahead of PVH’s earnings release...
3Aug2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CRI) Carter’s Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy
Carter’s Inc. (CRI) just blew analyst estimates out of the water with its recent quarterly report. Sales are up and the company continues to expand its footprint across America. Company Description Carter’s markets baby apparel and young children’s apparel in...
28May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MFB) Maidenform Brands, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy
Maidenform Brands, Inc. (MFB), the maker of women’s intimate apparel, saw sales leap 16.4% in the first quarter as shapewear remained hot. The company has surprised on estimates 4 consecutive quarters on average by 26.88%. MFB is trading with a PEG ratio of 0.86. Company...
27May2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued