John Kernan

Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) demonstrated strong momentum in Q2, in light of improved product assortment and a new guest acquisition for online and in-store sales. The Analyst Cowen analyst John Kernan maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $137 to $175. The Thesis...

Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) shares are up over 26 percent year-to-date, but the company's brand portfolio is underappreciated, according to Cowen.  The Analyst  Cowen analyst John Kernan upgraded Columbia Sportswear from Market Perform rating to Outperform and...

Lululemon Athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) is shaping up to be one of the biggest winners in the athleisure era. The athletic apparel maker known for making yoga pants an everyday fashion decision has diversified its business to include menswear and direct-to-consumer, and the results are...

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII), the apparel company behind brands such as Calvin Klein, DKNY and Levi's, boasts "substantial earnings power" from its core business that investors should watch, according to Cowen. The Analyst Cowen's John Kernan upgraded G-III...

Skechers USA Inc (NYSE: SKX) reported an in-line EPS in its first quarter report while revenue topped estimates. The stock plummeted, however, as the company's second quarter guidance came in notably weak. "Patient" investors should take advantage of the decline and be buyers of the...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) released its fiscal third-quarter 10-Q regulatory filing Thursday, revealing multiple metrics that indicate there is plenty of work ahead for the company before it can show "sustained trajectory improvement," according to Canaccord Genuity. The Analysts...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) stock traded higher Friday following a quarterly earnings and revenue beat. Several Wall Street analysts have commented on Nike’s quarter. Here’s a sampling of what they had to say. Voices From The Street Stifel analyst Jim Duffy said inflection in Nike’s...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE)'s fiscal third-quarter earnings report on Thursday signals the company is picking up momentum, but the results fell short of convincing Cowen to turn bullish on the stock. The Analyst Cowen's John Kernan maintains a Market Perform rating on Nike's stock with an...

Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE: RL) shares have struggled for over three years, as the brand become relatively stale in a fashion market that is changing constantly. A turnaround story is nearing, according to Cowen.  The Analyst Cowen analyst John Kernan upgraded Ralph Lauren from Market Perform...

With "dad shoes" dominating the fashion world, could the quintessential dad shoe brand — Skechers USA Inc (NYSE: SKX) — be poised for a big 2018? Skechers is known for latching onto current styles to its benefit. Luckily for Skechers, the next big look has come to them...

Finish Line Inc (NYSE: FL) shares are plummeting following an analyst downgrade, as well as continued investor fears of major athletic brands shifting away from athletic retailers in order to grow e-commerce. Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) and adidas (AG) (ADR) (OTC: ADDYY) stated they're moving...

Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA) was once one of the market's growth darlings, but the stock has taken a terrible turn over the past few years. On Thursday, Cowen analyst John Kernan laid out his five-step plan for Under Armour to win back Wall Street’s heart and reach $10 billion in...

One analyst is backtracking on his call on Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE: DKS), claiming he overestimated the company's ability to achieve guidance and maintain profitability in spite of structural and cyclical headwinds. Cowen analyst John Kernan believes the price war Dicks is currently...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) may be surging after a fourth-quarter earnings beat, but its performance in North America is a cause for concern. “The continued decline of Nike’s U.S. business is disturbing. Outside the U.S. there is much greater parity between Adidas and Nike,” Matt Powell...

Callaway Golf Co (NYSE: ELY) is the world's most recognizable golf brand, but that doesn't necessarily make it an attractive investment with huge upside, analysts at Cowen said. Cowen's John Kernan initiates coverage of Callaway's stock with a Market Perform rating and $14 price...