Footwear

Allbirds Inc, the San Francisco-based sustainable footwear and apparel brand, has been rumored to be heading towards an IPO. It now may be inching its way closer, if its recent job postings are any indication. What Happened: The company lately has been posting a notice that it is seeking an "...

Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA) is an "unloved" company among analysts but the company has a path to deliver upside versus expectations, according to Piper Sandler. The Under Armour Analyst: Erinn Murphy upgraded Under Armour's stock from Neutral to Overweight with a price...

Footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) is entering the final weeks of 2020 with many of its stores closed, and its long-term post-pandemic outlook has its own separate headwinds, according to Piper Sandler. The Foot Locker Analyst: Erinn Murphy downgraded Foot Locker from...

Apparel and footwear VF Corp (NYSE: VFC) reported a 10% decrease in Vans brand revenue and this should prompt investors to turn bearish on the stock, according to BofA Research. The VF Analyst: Robert Ohmes downgraded VF's stock from Neutral to Underperform with an unchanged $65...

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) is well positioned as a strategic Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) wholesaler and should see market share gains ahead of the holidays, according to BofA Securities. The Foot Locker Analyst: Robert Ohmes upgraded Foot Locker's stock from Underperform to Buy with a price...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) announced Tuesday a handful of leadership changes, including a new CFO, COO, and president of consumer and marketplace. According to BMO Managing Director Simeon Siegel, Nike is demonstrating the strength of its management roster. What Happened Despite multiple leadership...

Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA) reported fourth-quarter results that prompted a big sell-off in the stock. Multiple Street analysts have weighed in to debate if investors should buy the dip. CEO 'Not Satisfied' Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk said during the company's conference call he is...

Skechers USA Inc (NYSE: SKX) reported third-quarter results, which reinforced the case for being bullish for one Street analyst while another remains sidelined. The Analysts Wedbush analyst Christopher Svezia maintains an Outperform rating on Skechers with a $38 price target. Morgan Stanley analyst...

The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets preseason game took place as scheduled in Shanghai, China Thursday despite fears of a cancellation.  The Lakers and Nets played a close game in front of a sold out crowd of 18,000, and it appears likely the teams will also play their rematch in China on...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) shares are in all-time high territory after the apparel company posted a first-quarter earnings beat Tuesday. Wells Fargo Weighs In Although expectations were very high heading into the first quarter, Nike was able to clear the bar with an earnings report that was solid from...

On Aug. 1, President Donald Trump announced that he will impose additional 15% tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese imports. Footwear firms are asking Trump to cancel the tariffs, The Hill reported Wednesday.  More than 200 companies that signed a letter to Trump argued the tariffs are...

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) reported Friday second-quarter results highlighted by a notable comp miss but the bullish case for the stock can still be made, according to Wedbush. Making The Case Foot Locker's EPS and margins were mostly in-line with expectations in the second quarter but a 0.8...

One of the most noticeable shifts in women's fashion has been the embrace of athleisure and sneakers. Still, many analysts believe the industry has significantly underperformed in serving the female athlete — and that the category could serve as a catalyst moving forward. While female...

Skechers USA Inc (NYSE: SKX) shares were trading sharply higher Friday, one day after posting a big second-quarter earnings beat and record quarterly net sales. Here's what two analysts had to say after the print.  Stifel Stifel analyst Jim Duffy said he is highly encouraged by...