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Baird sees share buyback potential for footwear and apparel firms

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:52:13 -0400

Investing.com -- Baird analysts identified share repurchase capacity as a potential driver for earnings per share growth in the footwear and apparel sector, with Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX) and Wolverine World Wide (NYSE:WWW) highlighted as possible beneficiaries.

The firm said companies in its coverage could execute approximately $30 billion in incremental share buybacks, representing nearly 20% of median market capitalization, under a moderate leverage scenario. This could result in double-digit EPS growth for several names in the sector.

Baird maintains Outperform ratings on both CROX and WWW based on their potential to benefit from increased buyback activity.

The analysis comes as valuations remain low while

Baird sees share buyback potential for footwear and apparel firms

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:52:13 -0400

Baird maintains Outperform ratings on both CROX and WWW based on their potential to benefit from increased buyback activity.

The analysis comes as valuations remain low while

Baird sees share buyback potential for footwear and apparel firms

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:52:13 -0400

Baird maintains Outperform ratings on both CROX and WWW based on their potential to benefit from increased buyback activity.

The analysis comes as valuations remain low while

Baird sees share buyback potential for footwear and apparel firms

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:52:13 -0400

Baird maintains Outperform ratings on both CROX and WWW based on their potential to benefit from increased buyback activity.

The analysis comes as valuations remain low while

Baird sees share buyback potential for footwear and apparel firms

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:52:13 -0400

Baird maintains Outperform ratings on both CROX and WWW based on their potential to benefit from increased buyback activity.

The analysis comes as valuations remain low while

Baird sees share buyback potential for footwear and apparel firms

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:52:13 -0400

Baird maintains Outperform ratings on both CROX and WWW based on their potential to benefit from increased buyback activity.

The analysis comes as valuations remain low while

Baird sees share buyback potential for footwear and apparel firms

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:52:13 -0400

Baird maintains Outperform ratings on both CROX and WWW based on their potential to benefit from increased buyback activity.

The analysis comes as valuations remain low while

Baird sees share buyback potential for footwear and apparel firms

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:52:13 -0400

Baird maintains Outperform ratings on both CROX and WWW based on their potential to benefit from increased buyback activity.

The analysis comes as valuations remain low while

Stifel on Nike (NKE): 'we are hesitant to make a risk adjusted call on the upside'

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:26:43 -0400

Stifel analyst Peter McGoldrick reiterated a Hold rating and $45.00 price target on Nike (NYSE: NKE).

The analyst comments "Our review of the FY26 10-K and proxy reveals executive compensation priorities shifting to margin improvement, a material reduction in forward purchase orders, sales and inventory reserves positioned adequately, and a reduction in category revenue transparency. In the context of an outlook for -L-MSD% y/y top-line declines through CY26 (F2Q27), we view cost discipline and moderating commitments as a rational reaction. We will look for traction in our Back-to-School channel check in late August for evidence of market share development ahead of

Form DEFA14A NIKE, Inc.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:49:00 -0400

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Form DEFA14A NIKE, Inc.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:49:00 -0400

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Form DEF 14A NIKE, Inc. For: May 31

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:47:00 -0400

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Form DEF 14A NIKE, Inc. For: May 31

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:47:00 -0400

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Form 10-K NIKE, Inc. For: May 31

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:44:00 -0400

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Form 10-K NIKE, Inc. For: May 31

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:44:00 -0400

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Bernstein SocGen Reiterates Outperform Rating on Nike (NKE) Following Retail Forum

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:14:08 -0400

Bernstein SocGen Group analyst Aneesha Sherman reiterated an Outperform rating and $72.00 price target on Nike (NYSE: NKE).

The analyst commented: "Key takeaways from Bernstein's Retail Forum; Last week, we hosted Nike IR at our Retail Forum for investor meetings. The turnaround is ongoing, though the tone was constructive and visibility seemingly improving. FY27 remains a transition year with Lifestyle (“Sportswear”) in modest decline until clearance is lapped and newness comes in the Spring. While Performance continues to grow across all regions, the ~60% of company sales that is Nike and Jordan Lifestyle product continues to shrink, driven primarily by continued

Shutterstock tumbles premarket; Intuitive Machines, Grindr rally

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:12:00 -0400

Investing.com - U.S. stock futures pointed lower on Wednesday as investors awaited fresh remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and monitored uncertain peace talks between the United States and Iran.

By 08:05 ET, the Dow futures contract had fallen 0.3%, S&P 500 futures had dropped 0.36%, and Nasdaq 100 futures had slipped 0.5%.

Technology, aerospace and consumer stocks were among the key movers in premarket trading as investors reacted to analyst actions, deal announcements and contract awards.

Here are some of the biggest premarket U.S. stock movers today:

Shutterstock shares plunged 28% after Getty Images abandoned its planned merger with the company, citing

Shutterstock tumbles premarket; Intuitive Machines, Grindr rally

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:12:00 -0400

By 08:05 ET, the Dow futures contract had fallen 0.3%, S&P 500 futures had dropped 0.36%, and Nasdaq 100 futures had slipped 0.5%.

Technology, aerospace and consumer stocks were among the key movers in premarket trading as investors reacted to analyst actions, deal announcements and contract awards.

Here are some of the biggest premarket U.S. stock movers today:

Shutterstock shares plunged 28% after Getty Images abandoned its planned merger with the company, citing

Shutterstock tumbles premarket; Intuitive Machines, Grindr rally

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:12:00 -0400

By 08:05 ET, the Dow futures contract had fallen 0.3%, S&P 500 futures had dropped 0.36%, and Nasdaq 100 futures had slipped 0.5%.

Technology, aerospace and consumer stocks were among the key movers in premarket trading as investors reacted to analyst actions, deal announcements and contract awards.

Here are some of the biggest premarket U.S. stock movers today:

Shutterstock shares plunged 28% after Getty Images abandoned its planned merger with the company, citing

Shutterstock tumbles premarket; Intuitive Machines, Grindr rally

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:12:00 -0400

By 08:05 ET, the Dow futures contract had fallen 0.3%, S&P 500 futures had dropped 0.36%, and Nasdaq 100 futures had slipped 0.5%.

Technology, aerospace and consumer stocks were among the key movers in premarket trading as investors reacted to analyst actions, deal announcements and contract awards.

Here are some of the biggest premarket U.S. stock movers today:

Shutterstock shares plunged 28% after Getty Images abandoned its planned merger with the company, citing

Shutterstock tumbles premarket; Intuitive Machines, Grindr rally

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:12:00 -0400

By 08:05 ET, the Dow futures contract had fallen 0.3%, S&P 500 futures had dropped 0.36%, and Nasdaq 100 futures had slipped 0.5%.

Technology, aerospace and consumer stocks were among the key movers in premarket trading as investors reacted to analyst actions, deal announcements and contract awards.

Here are some of the biggest premarket U.S. stock movers today:

Shutterstock shares plunged 28% after Getty Images abandoned its planned merger with the company, citing

Shutterstock tumbles premarket; Intuitive Machines, Grindr rally

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:12:00 -0400

By 08:05 ET, the Dow futures contract had fallen 0.3%, S&P 500 futures had dropped 0.36%, and Nasdaq 100 futures had slipped 0.5%.

Technology, aerospace and consumer stocks were among the key movers in premarket trading as investors reacted to analyst actions, deal announcements and contract awards.

Here are some of the biggest premarket U.S. stock movers today:

Shutterstock shares plunged 28% after Getty Images abandoned its planned merger with the company, citing

KeyBanc Reiterates Sector Weight Rating on Nike (NKE)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:04:12 -0400

KeyBanc analyst Ashley Owens reiterated a Sector Weight rating and {REMOVEPT} price target on Nike (NYSE: NKE).

The analyst commented: "Solid Results, Prioritizing Profitability and Marketplace Health; Better 4Q results; 1H commentary largely unchanged, but composition changes. Though results are encouraging and highlight performance category strength and continued growth in NA, sportswear sell-through remains challenged and China trends are expected to remain challenged NT. NKE is prioritizing a healthier marketplace and now expects softer revenue in 1H than initially expected, with GM inflecting earlier; as a result, we are adj. estimates for FY27 and introducing estimates for FY28. We acknowledge progress

JD Sports shares dip after Nike warns on sales amid slow turnaround

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:48:05 -0400

Investing.com -- Shares of British sportswear retailer JD Sports fell about 2% on Wednesday after Nike signaled that its turnaround remains a work in progress, projecting further revenue declines amid a steepening sales slump in China.

Nike posted a 1% revenue decline in its fiscal fourth quarter and warned of additional drops through the first half of fiscal 2027, as the company continues to wrestle with stiff competition and elevated inventory levels.

The results, while modestly ahead of expectations on the top line, did little to convince investors that CEO Elliott Hill’s nearly two-year revival effort is gaining meaningful

JD Sports shares dip after Nike warns on sales amid slow turnaround

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:48:05 -0400

The results, while modestly ahead of expectations on the top line, did little to convince investors that CEO Elliott Hill’s nearly two-year revival effort is gaining meaningful