March 22, 2017 Company Earnings Update 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.
March 9, 2017 Company Earnings Update 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.
January 27, 2017 Company Earnings Update 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%.
December 2, 2016 Company Earnings Update 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.
November 4, 2016 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Adidas Group (ETR: ADS) 3Q16 RESULTS: STRONG RESULTS; FY16 GUIDANCE MAINTAINEDGerman athletic and sportswear company Adidas Group reported 3Q16 net sales of €5,413 million, up 13.8% on a reported basis and up 17.0% on a constant-currency basis. Net sales for the quarter were above the consensus estimate of £5,368 million. The strong revenue increase was underpinned by double-digit sales growth in all the group’s geographic markets except Russia.
August 18, 2016 Insight Report Premium Unilever to Acquire Air-Purification Brand BlueairOn August 16, consumer goods giant Unilever (LSE: ULVR) announced that it had agreed to acquire Blueair, a Swedish air-purification systems manufacturer, for an undisclosed sum.
July 29, 2016 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Adidas (ETR: ADS) Raises FY16 Guidance Following Very Strong 2Q16 ResultsAdidas unexpectedly announced preliminary results for 2Q16 and raised its FY16 sales and profit forecasts. The 2Q16 results widely beat analysts’ estimates, and Adidas raised its profit forecast for the fourth time this year.
July 21, 2016 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Unilever (LSE: ULVR) 1H16 RESULTS: SALES BEAT ESTIMATES DESPITE VOLATILE MARKET CONDITIONSUnilever reported 1H16 revenues of €26.3 billion, down 2.6% year over year and slightly above the consensus estimate of €25.9 billion. The decline was primarily driven by a negative currency impact of 7.6%, which offset sales growth of 4.7%.
July 6, 2016 Deep Dive Premium Gym Clothes Are Making Their Way Out of the Gym: A Primer on AthleisureAthleisure is the trend of wearing activewear, clothing designed for athletic workouts, both inside and outside the gym. Athleisure is affecting big brands and traditional apparel retailers in a significant way.
May 31, 2016 Event Presentation Premium Eco-Friendly Fashion Production and Distribution (EMERGE)• 80 billion pieces of clothing purchased worldwide each year • Up 400% from 2 decades ago • ¾ garments end up in landfills or are incinerated after short lifespan • 1/6 of people worldwide work in garment industry
April 20, 2016 Event Presentation Premium Retail UpdateObesity affects 1/3 of Americans; the number of overweight women in the UK increased from 49% to 57% between 1993 and 2013 • Beauty norms are changing—“real people” models • E-commerce and social media • Plus-size wearers crave fashionable clothing
April 14, 2016 Flash Report Register for Free Access Unilever (LSE: ULVR) 1Q16 Results: Solid Sales Growth and Share Gains Obscured by Currency HeadwindsUnilever reported 1Q16 revenues of €12.5 billion, down 2.0% year over year and below the consensus estimate of €12.8 billion. The decline was primarily driven by a negative currency impact of 7.1% that more than offset sales growth of 4.7%.
March 3, 2016 Company Earnings Update Register for Free Access Adidas Group (ETR: ADS) FY15 Results: Strong Sales Boosted by Double-Digit Growth in Key MarketsAdidas Group reported net sales of €16.9 billion in FY15, beating the consensus estimate and up 16.4% from the previous year. The growth was mainly driven by strong regional performance in Western Europe; Greater China; Latin America; and the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
May 6, 2015 Insight Report Premium Unilever Acquires Kate SomervilleUnilever acquires prestige brand, Kate Somerville Skincare, and enters the dermocosmetic¹ segment of the skincare industry.
