Jonathan Komp

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) may have made a vital shift from away from a push market to a pull market. After suffering through several quarters of devastating markdowns and an inventory glut, Nike is upbeat about its innovation and returning to a pull model with better sell-through, according to...

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (NYSE: GOOS) reported its fiscal third-quarter results Thursday, with a top-and-bottom-line beat — yet shares ended the trading session lower by more than 15 percent. The Analyst Baird Equity Research's Jonathan Komp...

Despite Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA)'s catastrophic year, one analyst is maintaining a bullish stance on the company, projecting that long-term investors will be rewarded if they stay the course ahead of a sentiment shift that could come in less than a year.  The Analyst...

If you follow the footwear industry, among the three footwear giants, the sentiment has become pretty clear: adidas AG (ADR) (OTC: ADDYY) is growing, Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) is in turnaround mode and Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA) is under serious pressure. This story has been crystallized for sometime...

Baird Equity Research is encouraged by improving retail sales and is advocating for investors to maintain exposure to cold-weather brands and vendors — while steering clear of brick-and-mortar retailers. With colder year-over-year weather in the Midwest and Northeast over the holidays...

By many measures shares of Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) have been a disappointment for investors throughout 2017, but this could change after the company hosts an investor day presentation Wednesday. Wednesday's presentation appears to be a direct opposite of the prior investor day back in October 2015,...

Could Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA)'s new subscription box service ArmourBox help boost shares higher? Baird's Jonathan Komp said it's possible, as he maintains an Outperform rating on Under Armour's stock with an unchanged $25 price target after an initial testing of the new service yielded a...

Publicly, the battle between Deckers Outdoor Corp (NYSE: DECK) and Marcato Capital Management is nascent, the blows sparse. By official records, engagement began in February. But privately, the firms have been feuding for more than a year. Deckers’ Friday proxy filing reveals a lengthy,...

Despite its slight earnings beat, Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) fell as much as 5 percent Wednesday after management guided for contracted gross margins and dampened sales growth. However, analysts professed justified bullishness. Here is what the sell-side had to say about Nike after its Tuesday quarterly...

There’s a bit of divide heading into Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE)'s first-quarter report. Baird Says Buy Jonathan Komp of Baird Equity research does not believe Nike is out of the woods just yet, but negative sentiments are embedded into expectations. “Even though FQ1 EPS probably does not have...

Finish Line Inc (NASDAQ: FINL)'s surprising second-quarter preliminary earnings release resulted in some analysts throwing in the towel, but Baird Equity Research's Jonathan Komp is sticking with his Neutral rating. The price target has, however, been lowered from $15 to $8. Finish Line's...

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) dramatic post-second quarter marks a turning point in the athletic footwear market. The stock’s crash dominated headlines as an industry that gained lots of media attention over the past few years finally came to a head. Foot Locker’s woes certainly created...

On the Baird Equity Research roster, Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) might just be the best player on the other team. The stock slid nearly 30 percent Friday on significant earnings misses, prompting analyst Jonathan Komp to downgrade shares Monday. The new Neutral rating reflects Baird's perception...

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) valuation may be attractive looking out 6–12 months, but near-term fundamentals and low visibility have Baird Equity Research analysts suggesting caution heading into Friday’s earnings report. Shares of the premium retailer have fallen 32 percent year to...

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Subordinate Voting Shares (NYSE: GOOS) released its first annual report on June 6 and Baird took a deeper look into the company's financial performance. After reviewing the company's financial statements, Baird senior research analyst, Jonathan Komp, remains...