Textile – Apparel Footwear & Accessories
(CROX) Crocs Set to Hit Revenues of a Billion Dollars in 2011
Shoe manufacturer Crocs Inc (CROX) recently announced that it expects to achieve the higher end of its revenue guidance of $200 million to $205 million for the fourth quarter of 2011, based on the solid performance of retail business. Thus, the Niwot, Colorado-based company expects...
17Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DECK) Deckers Outdoor Corporation Beats The Street – Lifts Outlook
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) recently delivered better-than-expected third-quarter 2011 results on the heels of healthy demand for the product lines under the UGG and Teva brands, and the recent acquisition of the Sanuk brand. Consequently, the company lifted its full year...
4Nov2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ICON) Iconix Brand Group Exceeds Earnings by a Penny
Iconix Brand Group Inc. (ICON) delivered its second quarter 2011 results with adjusted earnings of 45 cents a share, which soared 19.4% from 36 cents a share in the year-ago period, demonstrating steady organic strength across its portfolio of brands as well as strong margins....
28Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DECK) Deckers Outdoor Acquires Sanuk
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK), the manufacturer of sheepskin boots and slippers, recently announced that it has completed the buyout of the Sanuk brand on July 1, 2011. In an earlier release, Deckers stated that it has entered into asset purchase conformity to acquire the...
6Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NKE) Nike Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Scorecard
The global leader of sports equipment and apparel maker, Nike Inc. (NKE) announced its financial results for the fourth-quarter 2011. Street analysts had more than a week to ponder on the news. In the paragraphs that follow, we cover the recent earnings announcement, subsequent...
6Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NKE) Nike Beats – US & China Outshine
Nike Inc. (NKE) posted strong fiscal 2011 fourth-quarter earnings of $1.24 per share, up 17.0% from the year-ago earnings of $1.06 per share, handily beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.16 per share. Strong quarterly growth in revenue coupled with lower selling, general...
29Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NKE) Bond Yields Expected to Rise – Market Conundrum
Yields on treasury bonds were expected to start trending up as the end point for the Fed’s $600 billion QE2 program came closer. The thinking was that as the Fed stopped buying these bonds, yields will have nowhere to go but up. This fairly plausible view, which has Pimco’s...
29Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NKE) Money Isn’t Changing Hands Fast Enough – AAII Investor Update
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke continues to be the enemy of savers. On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox fan reiterated his belief that interest rates should be kept at rock-bottom levels for an extended period of time. He views this as necessary in order to keep the economy...
24Jun2011 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued(COH) Coach Analyst Keeps Shares at Neutral
Being a leading American marketer of fine accessories and gifts, Coach Inc. (COH) boasts of a proven strategy of investing in stores to enhance store sales productivity through product innovation, compelling pricing strategy, new merchandise assortments, and a cost-effective...
22Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ICON) Iconix Brand Group Beats Expectations – Raises Guidance
Iconix Brand Group Inc. (ICON), a brand management company, delivered first quarter 2011 results. New York-based Iconix’s earnings soared 25.0% in the quarter to 45 cents a share from 36 cents a share in the year-ago period, demonstrating steady organic strength across its...
3May2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WWW) Wolverine World Wide First Quarter Earnings Preview
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (WWW), one of the leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of branded footwear and apparel, is scheduled to report its first-quarter 2011 financial results before the bell on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the...
25Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DECK) Deckers Outdoor – Bull of the Day
Deckers Outdoor’s (DECK) sustained focus on new product introductions and geographic expansion has helped achieved robust growth. The company delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2010 results on the heels of strong demand for the product lines under the UGG and...
8Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SKX) Skechers U.S.A. – Bear of the Day
Skechers USA’s (SKX) fourth-quarter 2010 earnings missed the Zacks expectations, and plunged 87.9% from the prior-year quarter. Skechers indicated that it has witnessed order cancellations as the market was flooded with lower-priced toning product. Consequently, total inventories...
25Mar2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BWS) Company News for March 16, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) dealers in the U.S. are concerned about the tight supply of Prius hybrids and the auto maker’s ability to produce them following Japan’s earthquake and tsunami • General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE) dropped to $19.61 per share at the close given...
16Mar2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DECK) Deckers Outdoor – Bull of the Day
Deckers Outdoor Corp.’s (DECK) sustained focus on new product introductions and geographic expansion has helped achieved robust growth. The company delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2010 results on the heels of strong demand for the product lines under the UGG...
1Mar2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SKX) Skechers U.S.A. – Bear of the Day
Skechers U.S.A. (SKX) third-quarter 2010 results missed the Zacks expectations for the top and bottom lines, reflecting sluggish sales trends and order cancellations. Consequently, total inventories increased 70.3% to $326.7 million over the prior-year quarter. Management hinted...
13Jan2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DECK) Deckers Outdoor – Bull of the Day
Deckers Outdoor’s (DECK) sustained focus on new product introductions and geographic expansion has helped achieved robust growth. The company delivered better-than-expected third-quarter 2010 results on the heels of strong demand for the product lines under the UGG and...
20Dec2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SKX) Skechers U.S.A. – Bear of the Day
Skechers USA’s (SKX) third-quarter 2010 results missed the Zacks expectations for top and bottom lines, reflecting sluggish sales trends and order cancellations. Consequently, total inventories increased 70.3% to $326.7 million over the prior-year quarter. Management hinted...
10Nov2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DECK) Deckers Outdoor Corporation Earnings Beats The Street – Lifts Outlook
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK), the maker of a variety of footwear, recently delivered better-than-expected third-quarter 2010 results on the heels of strong demand for the product lines under the UGG and Teva brands, prompting management to lift its fiscal 2010 outlook. The...
3Nov2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SKX) Skechers USA Earnings Report for Third Quarter 2010 Misses Estimates
Skechers USA Inc. (SKX), the designer, marketer and distributor of footwear, recently delivered third-quarter 2010 results that missed the Zacks’ expectation for both the top and bottom lines. The Zacks Consensus Estimate had been falling prior to the earnings announcement. The...
28Oct2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SHOO) Steven Madden – Net Income up 63%
Steven Madden (SHOO) is pressuring its all-time high as earnings estimates continue to climb on the heels of a record-setting quarter. Company Description Steven Madden makes footwear and accessories for the entire family through owned and licensed brands. Net Income up 63% On...
6Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SKX) Skechers USA Incorporated – Revenue for the period was up 69%
Skechers USA, Inc. (SKX) is fresh off the heels of another awesome quarter, posting an 86% earnings surprise in late July. Estimates have since taken a nice jump forward, with the next-year estimate now projecting 12% growth. Company Description Skechers USA, Inc. designs and...
6Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DECK) Deckers Outdoor Corporation – Pristine Balance Sheet
Deckers Outdoor Corp. (DECK) recently rebounded from a key trend line to move within striking distance of the all-time high after reporting an awesome 130% Q2 earnings surprise in late July. Estimates have since jumped higher, helping create a unique combination of momentum and...
5Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(COH) Coach 2010 Third Quarter Earnings Inch Ahead of Expectations
Coach, Inc. (COH), the designer and marketer of fine accessories and gifts, posted better-than-expected third-quarter 2010 results on April 20, 2010 on the heels of strong top-line growth and competitive pricing. Wall Street analysts have now had nearly a month to digest the...
19May2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BWS) Brown Shoe – More Positive Earnings Revisions
Brown Shoe Inc. (BWS) is trading much higher since its original feature on Zacks.com. Estimates are also climbing as the company prepares for its next quarterly report, on May 26th. Company Description Brown Shoe has more than 1,100 shoe stores world wide and another 300 specialty...
17May2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SKX) SKECHERS USA – Consensus Estimates Rise
SKECHERS USA, Inc. (SKX) did it again. On Apr 28, the company beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the 7th straight quarter as it saw record first quarter sales and earnings. The footwear manufacturer, which sells in its own retail stores, department stores and on its e-commerce...
30Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DECK) Deckers Outdoors Corporation – Strong Margin Performance
Deckers Outdoors Corp. (DECK) just hit a new multi-year high after reporting much better than expected Q1 results that included a 51% earnings surprise. The long-term view looks good too, with management raising its full-year guidance on a resurgent economy and consumer. Company...
29Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(COH) Coach Third Quarter Earnings Better Than Expected
Coach, Inc. (COH), the designer and marketer of fine accessories and gifts, recently posted better-than-expected third-quarter 2010 results, sending the stock up 57 cents or 1.4% to $42.45 in pre-market trading. Quarterly earnings of 50 cents a share outpaced the Zacks Consensus...
21Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NKE) Nike Remodels Sports Footwear Factory Store
Nike Inc. (NKE), a premier sports footwear, apparel and equipment manufacturing company, is currently remodeling its Factory Store in San Marcos, Texas, to give it a fresh makeover ahead of the FIFA World Cup Soccer scheduled to commence in June 2010. With the refurbished look,...
29Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued($NKE) Nike’s Earnings Report Beats Consensus Estimates
Nike Inc. (NKE) reported strong fiscal 2010 third quarter results with a net income of $496 million or $1.01 per share compared to $244 million or $0.50 in the year-earlier quarter. The earnings also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.89. Despite a challenging macroeconomic...
18Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued