All Posts Tagged With: "NKE"

(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 | | 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 | | 0 comments | Continued

(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 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AMZN) Company News for December 22, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Walgreen Co.’s (NYSE:WAG) first quarter fiscal 2012 earnings came in at $0.63 per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.67 a share •    Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) posted earnings per share of $1.00 for second-quarter 2012, which missed the Zacks Consensus... 

22Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(BBBY) Housing in the Spotlight – Earnings Preview

Earnings Preview 12/16/11 There will only be a handful of firms reporting next week as the third quarter reporting season is almost over. A total of just 34 firms are scheduled to report, including 13 of the S&P 500. Most of the firms reporting have November fiscal period-ends,... 

19Dec2011 | | 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 | | 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 | | 0 comments | Continued

(EXPE) Company News for September 26, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Shares of American Medical Alert Corp (NASDAQ:AMAC) jumped 48% after Tunstall Healthcare Group announced that it was acquiring the health-services provider for $82.3 million •    Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) posted fiscal 2012 first-quarter earnings of $1.36 per share,... 

26Sep2011 | | 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 | | 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 | | 0 comments | Continued

(GM) Company News for June 29, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) unveiled social networking site Google+ which will enable it to compete against Facebook. The application is now in its trial period •    Car maker General Motors (NYSE:GM) said it has concluded a deal with natural gas engine maker Westport... 

29Jun2011 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 1 comment | Continued

(C) Company News for June 6, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Zynga Inc, one of the largest game makers for Facebook is negotiating with The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) to head its initial public offering and provide a credit line of over $1 billion, enabling the company to make acquisitions •    Wal-Mart Stores Inc.... 

6Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCE) Stock Market News for May 27, 2011 – Market News

Weak economic data failed to drag markets lower as investor sentiment was lifted by the technology and retail sectors.  With initial claims surged and the economy expanding at just 1.8%, the employment situation remains a major area of concern amidst a sluggish economy. These... 

27May2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(BBY) Stock Market News for May 13, 2011 – Market News

With the lack of any major events and the fading out of the earnings season, volatility in commodities has swung the markets over the past few days. On Thursday, a rebound in commodities lifted the benchmarks higher. Moreover, investors chose to negate mixed economic data as... 

13May2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(COST) Costco Wholesale Analyst Maintains Neutral Rating on Shares

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) continues to be a dominant retail wholesaler based on its breadth and quality of merchandise offered. The company’s strategy to sell products at heavily discounted prices has helped it to remain on a positive growth track amid beleaguered... 

28Mar2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(ALV) Company News for March 21, 2011 – Corporate Summary

• Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) announced that on March 17, 2011 its board of directors approved the initiation of quarterly cash dividends of $0.06 to its shareholders, which is the first cash dividend in the company’s history. A quarterly dividend will be paid on April... 

21Mar2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CLF) Stock Market News for March 18, 2011 – Market News

Upbeat economic data helped offset fears of Japan’s nuclear meltdown and pushed indices higher ending a three-day losing streak for US markets. The day after the Dow recorded its largest decline since August 2010, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.39% to end at 11,774.51.... 

18Mar2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Company News for January 04, 2011 – Corporate Summary

• Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) removed Nike (NYSE:NKE) from its Conviction Buy List, but maintained the “buy” rating with a target price of $95 • KBW upgraded SunTrust (NYSE:STI) to “outperform,” increasing the target price $33 from $30 • Deutsche... 

4Jan2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(BAC) Stock Market News for December 23, 2010

On Wednesday, markets ended marginally higher and major indices enjoyed record two-year highs. Primarily led by financial stocks and positive economic data, benchmarks ended on the winning side on a trading day with light volumes. As markets near the end of the year, it is to... 

25Dec2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CTAS) Company News for December 22, 2010 – Corporate Summary

• Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) reported better-than-expected fiscal first quarter earnings of $0.62, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54, on revenues of $17.34 billion, that topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $17.29 billion • Navistar International (NYSE:NAV) reported... 

22Dec2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) Company News for September 24, 2010 – Corporate Summary

• Nike (NYSE:NKE) shares ran higher after the close following its report of fiscal first quarter earnings that topped estimates by 13 cents, posting at $1.14 on revenues of $5.2 billion, up 8% from last year and in line with estimates. • Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD)... 

24Sep2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(ISCA) Stocks As Dominant As LeBron James

by Marc Lichtenfeld, Advisory Panelist Tuesday, July 13, 2010: Issue #1300 With the World Cup over for another four years, the tournament underlined the fact that we live in a sports-crazed world. Even people who don’t read the sports section of the newspaper or don’t usually... 

13Jul2010 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 0 comments | Continued

($NKE) Nike Second Quarter Earnings Down

Nike Inc. (NKE) reported fiscal second quarter net income of $375.4 million or 77 cents per share, compared to $391 million or 81 cents per share in the year-earlier quarter. Although earnings per share decreased 5% year over year, it exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by... 

18Dec2009 | | 0 comments | Continued