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(UA) Under Armour Beats Estimates

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:22:12 +0000

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, accessories and direct-to-consumer businesses. The quarterly earnings of 62 cents a share moved ahead of the Zacks Consensus [...]

(UA) Under Armour Beats Estimates

(UA) Under Armour Earnings Preview

vitalstocks — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:04:10 +0000

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 cents per share. Revenue as per the Zacks Consensus Estimate is $402 million. [...]

(UA) Under Armour Earnings Preview

(PERY) Perry Ellis International Pumps Up Share Buyback

vitalstocks — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:00:20 +0000

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 repurchase up to $40 million of its common stock over a twelve-month period. Perry [...]

(PERY) Perry Ellis International Pumps Up Share Buyback

(UA) Under Armour Beats Quarterly Earnings Expectations – Lifts Outlook

vitalstocks — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:42:26 +0000

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 and direct-to-consumer businesses, which encouraged management to provide an upbeat outlook. The quarterly earnings of 88 cents a share [...]

(UA) Under Armour Beats Quarterly Earnings Expectations – Lifts Outlook

(WRC) Warnaco Group Completes Debt Offering

vitalstocks — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:18:26 +0000

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 to use the term loan proceeds for [...]

(WRC) Warnaco Group Completes Debt Offering

(LULU) Lululemon Athletica First Quarter 2011 Earnings Scorecard

vitalstocks — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:27:33 +0000

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 revisions as well as the Zacks Rank and long-term recommendation on the stock. Earnings Review [...]

(LULU) Lululemon Athletica First Quarter 2011 Earnings Scorecard

(HBI) Hanes Replaces Costly Cotton

vitalstocks — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:33:25 +0000

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 fiber that could substitute cotton, namely Crailar. The terms of the agreement [...]

(HBI) Hanes Replaces Costly Cotton

(VFC) V.F. Corporation – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:01:04 +0000

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 Republic will allow V.F. Corp. to compete in the premium-denim space dominated by [...]

(VFC) V.F. Corporation – Bull of the Day

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:12:30 +0000

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 company leverages its sturdy array of globally renowned brands [...]

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren – Bull of the Day

(RL) Cotton Prices Hit Record Levels

InvestmentU — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:26:48 +0000

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 than 40% since the beginning of 2011. [...]

(RL) Cotton Prices Hit Record Levels

(MFB) Maidenform Brands Incorporated – Sales Jumped 31% in the Second Quarter

vitalstocks — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:44:08 +0000

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 It!, and Sweet Nothings. Sales Jumped 31% in the Second Quarter Since I last [...]

(MFB) Maidenform Brands Incorporated – Sales Jumped 31% in the Second Quarter

(VFC) VF Corporation – Earnings Surprised by 26% in the First Quarter

vitalstocks — Tue, 25 May 2010 02:41:57 +0000

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, Wrangler, Lee, Vans, Red Kap, Reef, Riders, JanSport, Eagle Creek, lucy and Majestic. VF [...]

(VFC) VF Corporation – Earnings Surprised by 26% in the First Quarter

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren’s 2010 Fourth Quarter Profit Soars

vitalstocks — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:50:42 +0000

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 derived from 14 covering analysts. Quarterly Details Polo’s net revenues during [...]

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren’s 2010 Fourth Quarter Profit Soars

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen – Analysts Estimate 22.3% Earnings Growth

vitalstocks — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:41:51 +0000

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 2012, and 10.1% per year for the next three to five [...]

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen – Analysts Estimate 22.3% Earnings Growth

(MFB) Institute for Supply Management Shows U.S. Manufacturing Increasing

vitalstocks — Mon, 03 May 2010 21:37:30 +0000

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 very strong reading, indicating that the manufacturing economy is [...]

(MFB) Institute for Supply Management Shows U.S. Manufacturing Increasing

(PERY) Perry Ellis International’s Earnings Report Tops – Outlook In Line

vitalstocks — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:29:38 +0000

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 by 8 cents or 13.6%. Perry Ellis is a designer, [...]

(PERY) Perry Ellis International’s Earnings Report Tops – Outlook In Line

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen – Earnings Estimates Headed Higher

vitalstocks — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:35:30 +0000

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 products. PVH has strong portfolio of brands including Calvin Klein , Izod, Bass, and DKNY. [...]

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen – Earnings Estimates Headed Higher

(LULU) Lululemon Athletica Incorporated – Margins Are Expanding

vitalstocks — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:29:05 +0000

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 for men and woman in the United States, Australia and Canada. The company [...]

(LULU) Lululemon Athletica Incorporated – Margins Are Expanding

(HBI) Hanesbrands’ Analyst Downgrades to Neutral

vitalstocks — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:41:21 +0000

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 faces intense competition in both domestic and international markets from other established players Incorporatedluding Berkshire [...]

(HBI) Hanesbrands’ Analyst Downgrades to Neutral

(GIL) Gildan Activewear’s First Quarter Tops Views

vitalstocks — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:38:08 +0000

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, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2 cents. Gildan has a good record [...]

(GIL) Gildan Activewear’s First Quarter Tops Views

(LULU) Lululemon Athletica – Income From Operations Jumped 60%

vitalstocks — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:46:30 +0000

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 lululemon reported quarterly results that included revenues of $113 million, a 30% [...]

(LULU) Lululemon Athletica – Income From Operations Jumped 60%

(RL) Ralph Lauren Corporation Beats Expectations – Issues Warning

vitalstocks — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:44:39 +0000

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 gross margin. However, the company warned that results during fiscal fourth quarter is [...]

(RL) Ralph Lauren Corporation Beats Expectations – Issues Warning

(OXM) Oxford Industries – Surprised By 50% in the Third Quarter

vitalstocks — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:46:05 +0000

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 is an apparel manufacturer which operates a large portfolio of [...]

(OXM) Oxford Industries – Surprised By 50% in the Third Quarter

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Forecasts Jump

vitalstocks — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:03:46 +0000

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 between 52 and 54 cents per share. Analysts polled by Zacks are [...]

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Forecasts Jump

(GIII) G-III Apparel Group Ltd. – Optimistic Views

vitalstocks — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:09:32 +0000

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 and accessories primarily in the United States. The company sells its products through its [...]

(GIII) G-III Apparel Group Ltd. – Optimistic Views

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Higher Earnings Estimates on a Surging Share Price

vitalstocks — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:03:04 +0000

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 in 2009. Company Description Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. is a global designer and marketer of [...]

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Higher Earnings Estimates on a Surging Share Price

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation – Topped Consensus Estimate by 37%

vitalstocks — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:31:06 +0000

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 Ralph Lauren Corporation designs, markets and distributes premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, [...]

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation – Topped Consensus Estimate by 37%

(WY) Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Index Rises

vitalstocks — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:23:03 +0000

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 and is set so 50 is the dividing line between [...]

(WY) Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Index Rises

(MFB) Maidenform Brands, Inc. – Earnings Surprised 4 of 4 Quarters by 35.6%

vitalstocks — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:32:13 +0000

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 outlets through a collection of recognizable brands including Maidenform, Lilyette, Control [...]

(MFB) Maidenform Brands, Inc. – Earnings Surprised 4 of 4 Quarters by 35.6%

(GIL) Gildan Activewear Beats Estimates by a Penny

vitalstocks — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:38:48 +0000

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 in the prior year quarter was $49.7 million. Earnings per share during the [...]

(GIL) Gildan Activewear Beats Estimates by a Penny

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Recently Hiked Full-Year Earnings Guidance

vitalstocks — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:10:50 +0000

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 trends the company experienced in the second quarter intensified during the third quarter and contributed to the [...]

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Recently Hiked Full-Year Earnings Guidance

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Higher Estimates on a Surging Share Price

vitalstocks — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:25:39 +0000

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 and marketer of branded dress shirts, sportswear footwear and other similar products, offering several well-known brands. [...]

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Higher Estimates on a Surging Share Price

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Relocates to Piedmont Triad

vitalstocks — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:23:20 +0000

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 a warehouse and distribution center in Martinsburg, West Virginia in Dec [...]

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Relocates to Piedmont Triad

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Beats Consensus

vitalstocks — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:40:27 +0000

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 to $1.3 billion, primarily due to lower domestic wholesale sales, a [...]

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Beats Consensus

(VFC) VF Corporation Misses by a Whisker

vitalstocks — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:52:15 +0000

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 the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny at $1.94 compared to $2.10 [...]

(VFC) VF Corporation Misses by a Whisker

($PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Bullish Forecasts and Strong Momentum

vitalstocks — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:44 +0000

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 global designer and marketer of branded dress shirts, sportswear footwear and [...]

($PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation – Bullish Forecasts and Strong Momentum

(GIII) Top Performer for Thurs: G-III Apparel- Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers

vitalstocks — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:22:30 +0000

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 levels from 2 months ago thanks to a healthy fiscal second-quarter report, [...]

(GIII) Top Performer for Thurs: G-III Apparel- Zacks #1 Rank Top Performers

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Launches Custom Shirts

vitalstocks — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:09:15 +0000

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 with entertainment. Polo Ralph introduced the Rugby brand in 2004 to primarily target [...]

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation Launches Custom Shirts

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation

vitalstocks — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:35:41 +0000

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 lifestyle products worldwide. The company was founded in 1967 and has a market cap of $6.48 [...]

(RL) Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation

(BEBE) Bebe Stores Beats Earnings Estimates

vitalstocks — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:35 +0000

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 a share. While it comfortably surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of one cent, earnings fell drastically from 18 cents reported [...]

(BEBE) Bebe Stores Beats Earnings Estimates

(PVH) Van Heusen Blows Past Q2 Estimates

vitalstocks — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:45:09 +0000

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 exceeded the company’s guidance range of 35 cents to 45 cents and surpassed the Zacks Consensus [...]

(PVH) Van Heusen Blows Past Q2 Estimates

(MFB) Maidenform Brands, Inc. – Earnings topped the consensus estimates by 24%

vitalstocks — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:19:22 +0000

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 Description Maidenform Brands sells intimate apparel at department stores and other retail outlets through [...]

(MFB) Maidenform Brands, Inc. – Earnings topped the consensus estimates by 24%

(CRI) Carter’s Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy

vitalstocks — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:29:06 +0000

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 $11.3 million, up from $2.8 million. Earnings per share came in at 23 [...]

(CRI) Carter’s Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen – scheduled to release results for the second quarter on August 19

vitalstocks — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:27:18 +0000

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 in mid-August. Bullish Forecasts The Zacks Consensus Estimate for [...]

(PVH) Phillips-Van Heusen – scheduled to release results for the second quarter on August 19

(CRI) Carter’s Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy

vitalstocks — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:11:56 +0000

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 the United States. Carter’s products are offered in department stores and retail stores. The company [...]

(CRI) Carter’s Inc. – Aggressive Growth – Zacks Rank Buy

(MFB) Maidenform Brands, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy

vitalstocks — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:51:52 +0000

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 Description Maidenform Brands sells intimate apparel at department stores and [...]

(MFB) Maidenform Brands, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy

(CRI) Carter’s, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy

vitalstocks — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:43:05 +0000

Carter’s, Inc. (CRI), the children’s clothing retailer, continues to outperform much of the retail sector as the company reported on Feb 24 that fourth quarter sales rose 7.3%. The company followed through with its prior plans to actually open stores in the fourth quarter, even as retail seemingly struggled, launching 19 Carter’s and 3 OshKosh [...]

(CRI) Carter’s, Inc. – Value – Zacks Rank Buy

(UA) Under ArmourGets Penalized by Analysts

InvestmentU — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:40:32 +0000

Under Armour (UA) Gets Penalized by Analysts Yesterday, Under Armour (NYSE: UA) fell 16%. It’s dropped almost 30% over the past month. Today’s price of $18.25 getting close to the 52-week low of $16.05 it reached in November. And to add insult to (sports?) injury, original investors in the athletic wear company will note it’s [...]

(UA) Under ArmourGets Penalized by Analysts

(CRI) Carters, Inc – third time in the last 3 quarters that Carters has surprised and beat analyst estimates

Shawn — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:07:20 +0000

Carters, Inc. (CRI) is distinguishing itself from its retail brethren as its share price continues to rally in response to strong quarterly results and steady earnings estimates. Company Description Carter’s, Inc. designs and sells apparel for babies and young children in the United States. The company was founded in 1865 and has a market cap. [...]

(CRI) Carters, Inc – third time in the last 3 quarters that Carters has surprised and beat analyst estimates

(CRI) Carter’s, Inc – third-quarter 2008 earnings that beat Wall Street estimates by 25%

Shawn — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:02:14 +0000

Carter’s, Inc. (CRI) is bucking the retail doom and gloom as it intends to open 21 new children’s clothing stores in the fourth quarter. The company has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 311.92%. Carter’s has a forward P/E of 12.09. Company Description Carter’s sells affordable apparel [...]

(CRI) Carter’s, Inc – third-quarter 2008 earnings that beat Wall Street estimates by 25%