Market Navigators/Market Outlook | March 27, 2018 Premium Opportunity in the US Plus-Size Apparel MarketThe women’s plus-size apparel market has been growing faster than the apparel market overall in the US, and analysts predict that the segment will continue to grow faster than the overall clothing market in coming years. Read More
Insight Report | March 15, 2018 Premium Amazon Apparel: Who Is Selling What? An Exclusive Analysis of Nearly 1 Million Clothing Listings on Amazon FashionIn this report, we present an analysis of Amazon’s clothing offering based on aggregated data on almost 1 million women’s and men’s clothing products listed on the company’s Amazon Fashion US website. Read More
Company Earnings Update | March 15, 2018 Register for Free Access Adidas (ETR: ADS) FY17 and 4Q17 Results: Another Strong Year, but Profits Dented by US Tax ImpactsAdidas grew FY17 group revenues by 16% at constant currency, but revenues were just shy of analysts’ expectations. Read More
Company Earnings Update | December 22, 2017 Register for Free Access Nike (NKE) Fiscal 2Q18 Results: Beats Consensus Estimates and Maintains GuidanceNike reported 2Q18 adjusted EPS of $0.46, beating the consensus estimate of $0.40. Revenues increased by 5% year over year to $8,554 million from $8,180 million in the year-ago period, beating the consensus estimate of $8,390 million. Read More
Company Earnings Update | November 10, 2017 Register for Free Access Adidas (ETR: ADS) 3Q17 Results: Profitability Beats Estimates, Revenue Growth DisappointsAdidas reported that 3Q17 revenue was up 12.0% year over year on a currency-neutral basis and up 8.7% year over year in euro terms, to €5,677 million, which was below the consensus estimate of €5,910 million. Read More
Company Earnings Update | October 20, 2017 Register for Free Access Unilever (LSE: ULVR) 3Q17 Update: Sales Miss Estimates, Hit by Poor Weather and Natural DisastersUnilever reported 3Q17 sales of €13,166 million, well below the consensus estimate of €14,206 million and down 1.6% year over year. Read More
Company Earnings Update | August 4, 2017 Register for Free Access Adidas (ETR: ADS) 2Q17 Results: Company Raises Guidance Thanks to Strong ResultsAs announced preliminarily last week, Adidas reported stronger-than-expected revenue and profit growth for 2Q17. Revenues were up 20%, to €5,038 million. Revenues were up 19% on a constant-currency basis. EBIT grew by 18% and net income from continuing operations grew by 16%, to €347 million. Read More
Company Earnings Update | July 31, 2017 Register for Free Access Adidas (ETR: ADS) Adidas 2Q17: Beats and Raises GuidanceAdidas pre-announced stronger-than-expected revenue growth for 2Q17. Revenues were up 20%, versus the 12% growth expected by analysts, and up by 19% on a constant-currency basis. Read More
Company Earnings Update | July 21, 2017 Register for Free Access Unilever (LSE: ULVR) 1H17 Results: Strong First Half, Raises FY17 Margin TargetUnilever reported 1H17 sales of €27,725 million, almost on par with the consensus of €27,724 million and up by 5.5% from 1H16. At constant exchange rates, sales grew by 3.8%. Read More
Company Earnings Update | June 30, 2017 Register for Free Access Nike (NKE) Fiscal 4Q17 Results: Beats on Earnings, Boosted by Strong International SalesNike reported fiscal 4Q17 adjusted EPS of $0.60, ahead of the $0.50 consensus estimate and up 22.4% year over year, driven by SG&A expense leverage as well as by higher global revenue, a lower tax rate and a lower share count. Read More
Company Earnings Update | May 5, 2017 Register for Free Access Adidas (ETR: ADS) 1Q17 Results: North America and Greater China Deliver Strong PerformanceAdidas reported 1Q17 net sales of €5,671 million, up 18.9% on a reported basis and up 16.0% on a constant-currency basis. Net sales for the quarter were above the consensus estimate of €5,387 million. Revenue growth was underpinned by strong performance in North America and Greater China. Read More
Company Earnings Update | March 22, 2017 Register for Free Access Nike (NKE) Fiscal 3Q17 Results: Beats on Earnings, Slightly Misses on RevenueNike reported fiscal 3Q17 adjusted EPS of $0.68, ahead of the $0.53 consensus estimate and up 24.0% year over year, driven by SG&A expense leverage as well as by higher other income, a lower tax rate and a lower share count. Read More
Company Earnings Update | March 9, 2017 Register for Free Access Adidas (ETR: ADS) FY16 Results: Standout Sales and Margin PerformanceIn FY16, Adidas reported revenue growth of 14.0% year over year to €19,291 million, slightly below the consensus estimate of €19,307 million. Constant-currency FY16 sales increased 18% year over year. Read More
Company Earnings Update | January 27, 2017 Register for Free Access Unilever (LSE: ULVR) FY16 Results: Top and Bottom Line Beat Estimates, But Tough Start to FY17Unilever reported FY16 sales of €52,713 million, ahead of consensus of €52,373 million, but down 1.0% from FY15. At constant exchange rates, sales increased by 4.3%. Read More
Company Earnings Update | December 2, 2016 Register for Free Access UNILEVER (ULVR) ANNUAL INVESTOR SEMINAR 2016: FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYSUnilever is to focus on driving sales of its core portfolio in high-growth segments and on reducing costs; the company anticipates annual core operating margin growth to rise from the current range of 20 bps–40 bps to 40 bps–80 bps between 2017 and 2019. Read More