Posted on 2/6/20
Under Armour: Turnaround More Credible But I Am Not Ready To Buy
SummaryAfter profiting from shorting the bubble in 2015-2016, I have kept Under Armour on my watchlist.The questionable expansion strategy led to many fundamental problems, including poor . . .
Posted on 7/17/18
Darden Above $110 - My Thoughts
SummaryShares of Darden Restaurants have rallied after the company reported solid results.While recent results were good, several sources of uncertain remain.Darden operates in a very competitive . . .
Posted on 7/13/18
Dick's Sporting Goods - Are The Recent Improvements Enough For A Bullish Case?
Retail Environment Has Significantly Improved Since Last YearThe retail environment has suffered tremendously between 2016 and 2017, due to a combination of negative factors that affected . . .
Posted on 7/6/18
Bed Bath & Beyond: Expecting Short-Term Relief, But The Main Fundamental Issues Remain
Recent Results Confirm The Main Problems RemainBed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) has recently posted another disappointing quarter.Net sales were just slightly up (+0.40%), comps were down . . .
Posted on 7/3/18
Under Armour: A Deeper Look At Promotional Activity And Brand Momentum
The Main Fundamental ProblemsIn my recent article "Under Armour - Relative Valuation And Doubts", I explained why I maintain a neutral view on Under Armour's (UAA) . . .
Posted on 6/22/18
Under Armour: Relative Valuation And Doubts
Shares of Under Armour (UAA) posted a nice rally in the past few months as the market is discounting an improving environment and better sales trends. . . .
Posted on 6/1/18
Michael Kors: Why We Took Profits
I have been a vocal bull on Michael Kors Holdings (KORS) since last summer. I picked Michael Kors as a top long idea for Consumer Alpha . . .
Posted on 5/25/18
Ralph Lauren: That's What A Wise Investor Would Do
One and a half year after I gave Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) a Buy rating, the idea is finally starting to work. Q4 confirmed improving trends on . . .
Posted on 5/24/18
TJX Companies And The Market's Double Standard
Off-Price retailers have enjoyed years of fast growth at the expense of traditional retailers helped by the bad conditions of the retail industry in North America, . . .
Posted on 5/7/18
Under Armour's Q1 Shows The Main Fundamental Problems Remain
Under Armour (UAA) (NYSE:UA) has faced fundamental issues on several fronts for a while, and the recent results didn’t show any improvements on those fronts. The . . .
Posted on 4/24/18
Hasbro: Key Takeaways From Q1
Shares of Hasbro (HAS) seem to have recovered pretty fast from the pre-market correction triggered by the revenue and earnings miss, as the market understood the . . .
Posted on 4/16/18
American Eagle Outfitters Near 5-Year Highs; Some Thoughts
There is no doubt that American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) is living a good moment, thanks to the strong momentum of its Aerie brand. Nonetheless, I see . . .
Posted on 4/13/18
Bed Bath & Beyond Is Still Facing Strong Margin Pressures
Disappointing Results, Disappointing ExpectationsI continue to be surprised by the lack of control that Bed Bath & Beyond's (BBBY) management has on the business. I have . . .
Posted on 4/6/18
V.F. Corporation May Still Have A Diversification Problem
V.F. Corporation (VFC) has been a great performer in 2017, posting roughly a 50% rally from the lows reached in February. The company posted excellent top-line . . .
Posted on 3/14/18
Dick's Sporting Goods Still Facing Margin Pressures
Image Source: Company's websiteDick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) hasn’t been helped much by the improving retail environment and the rebound seen in the past few quarters. The . . .
Posted on 12/21/17
Dick's Sporting Goods - Are These Signs Of A Turnaround?
The Weakness And The Rising TideDick's Sporting Goods (DKS) is one of the main retailers of sports goods in the United States and like almost every . . .
Posted on 12/17/17
Under Armour Gets No Love, Or Does It?
Under Armour (UAA) (UA) got a vote of confidence on Friday and I was really surprised to see a high-single-digit increase in the share price as . . .
Posted on 11/30/17
Tiffany: First Thoughts After Q3
Tiffany’s (TIF) Q3 results looked mixed, especially considering the levels its stock is trading at. Despite the 3% increase in sales, it’s never good to see . . .
Posted on 11/28/17
Under Armour: Promotions And Real Issues
It has been a very tough year for Under Armour (UAA) (UA). I managed to take advantage of the weakness by shorting the stock but my . . .
Posted on 11/27/17
Urban Outfitters - Necessary Thoughts On A Winning Investment
Seeing value in Urban Outfitters (URBN) was not difficult considering the multiples the stock was trading at vis à vis the many attractive characteristics of the . . .
Posted on 11/7/17
Under Armour: Understand The Weakness
This article is a follow-up/integration of my post-earnings analysis of Under Armour (UAA, UA). If you haven't read it, please do.Understand Where The Weakness IsDuring the . . .
Posted on 10/31/17
Under Armour: First Thoughts After Q3
Under Armour's Q3 disappointed on all fronts, with margins down, revenue in North America crashing and the international segment decelerating.Inventory build up, the weak revenue and . . .
Posted on 10/27/17
Hasbro - We Can Keep It Very Simple
Good Diversification And Good Growth TrendsHasbro (HAS) is an interesting case. The stock has posted its largest correction since 2011 as a result of concerns about . . .
Posted on 10/9/17
Under Armour - Why I Am Not Bullish Yet
I closed my short on UA a few months ago, but I keep following the stock to understand whether a new short or long opportunity arises.The . . .
Posted on 9/6/17
American Eagle Outfitters Has Something To Prove
Recent Results – Key HighlightsIn an apparel industry that is facing the negative effects of declining foot traffic in many traditional locations, American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) . . .
Posted on 9/5/17
Urban Outfitters Is Still A Decent Business
(NASDAQ:URBN)A Comment On Recent ResultsI have already posted some thoughts on Urban Outfitters (URBN) back in March after the company reported results from Q4 2016. I . . .
Posted on 8/31/17
Dick's Sporting Goods - It's Not Time To Catch This Falling Knife
Introduction - My SkepticismDick's Sporting Goods (DKS) is a sports goods retailer that has operated in the United States since 1948. The company sells sports equipment, . . .
Posted on 8/23/17
Ralph Lauren - Something Is Starting To Work
Turnaround Plan Starting to Show Some Positive signsI have followed Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) for a while and I have always thought it's an interesting case. . . .
Posted on 8/7/17
Under Armour - Why I Am Closing My Short
Image Source: WikipediaContext, Bearish ThesisThere have been many reasons to short Under Armour (UAA) (UA) in the last quarters. While the stock was trading at a . . .
Posted on 7/12/17
Nike Vs. Adidas Vs. Under Armour - An Update
A few months ago, I wrote down some of my thoughts on these three companies and shared my view that only Nike (NKE) was a compelling . . .
Posted on 7/5/17
TJX Companies - Is This A Compelling Entry Point?
The TJX Companies has prospered for decades and continued to perform very well even during the recent troubled years in the retail industry.The company will continue . . .
Posted on 7/5/17
Dick's Sporting Goods - Neutral Rating As Headwinds Will Offset Industry Growth
Business Overview And Management’s AccuracyDick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) is a retailer that operates in the United States and sells sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories through . . .
Posted on 5/3/17
Under Armour - It's Not Time To Be Bullish
Under Armour has recently reported Q1 results, showing a net loss and a further deceleration in revenue growth.The market reacted positively, although there is not much . . .
Posted on 4/18/17
Nike Vs. Adidas Vs. Under Armour
In this article, I am going to compare Nike (NYSE:NKE), Under Armour (NYSE:UA) (NYSE:UAA) and adidas (OTCQX:ADDYY) (OTCQX:ADDDF) from the perspective of a long-term investor. Although . . .
Posted on 2/2/17
Under Armour: Q4 Growth Rate Indicates Valuation Gap
Under Armour keeps posting declining revenue growth, especially in North America.International expansion may be more difficult than many investors think, due to a lack of brand . . .
Charlotte Raleigh
