Footwear

Commitments to utilizing sustainable materials have been a trend in footwear, with everything from corn, cotton and recycled ocean plastic being used in the making of shoes.  What Happened  Adidas AG (ADR) (OTC: ADDYY) is taking its commitment to sustainability even...

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) reported in early May its first-quarter results which turned Argus positive on the stock as the manufacturer of footwear and slippers should ramp its growth throughout 2018. The Analyst Argus Research's John Staszak upgraded Wolverine World Wide from...

Footwear retailer DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW)'s status as a "solid" business remains unchanged, but the stock's momentum over the past year now implies a "full" valuation, according to Deutsche Bank. The Analyst Deutsche Bank's Paul Trussell downgraded DSW from Buy...

Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA) (NYSE: UA) reported its first-quarter results earlier this week that signaled signs of "early green shoots." The Analyst KeyBanc Capital Markets' Edward Yruma maintained an Overweight rating on Under Armour's stock with an unchanged $22 price...

Investors should continue holding a bullish stance on Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA) ahead of its May 1 first-quarter earnings report, according to Stifel. The Analyst Stifel's Jim Duffy maintains a Buy rating on Under Armour's stock with an unchanged $18 price target. The Thesis...

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...

Shoes are a new must-have for Buckingham Research. The firm initiated coverage on five companies Wednesday with bullish to neutral sentiment across manufacturers and distributors. Foot Locker: Buy, $54 Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) is seen to have the most upside potential (28 percent) of the...

After a multiyear restructuring effort by Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) the  "heavy lifting" is now complete and a D.A. Davidson analyst said he's taking a bullish stance.  The Analyst D.A. Davidson's Andrew Burns upgraded Wolverine World Wide's stock...

Finish Line Inc (NASDAQ: FINL) shares rose Wednesday following an upgrade from Buckingham Research Group.  The Analyst Buckingam's Scott Krasik upgraded Finish Line from Underperform to Neutral and maintained a $10 price target.  The Thesis Finish Line has the clear No. 2 position...

VF Corp (NYSE: VFC) shares have already gained more than 60 percent over the past year, but the macro backdrop gives the stock another leg of growth ahead, according to Piper Jaffray. The Analyst Piper Jaffray's Erinn Murphy upgraded VF's stock rating from Neutral to Overweight with a...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) delivered a solid second-quarter earnings beat Thursday, but continued weakness in North America and potential fallout from tax reform have one analyst lowering his price target on the world’s biggest sportswear company. The Expert Camilo Lyon of Canaccord Genuity...

Foot Locker Inc (NYSE: FL) has done the unthinkable. After suffering through an abysmal 2017, the footwear retailer has climbed to the top of Citi’s Buy list for 2018. The Analyst Kate McShane of CitiBank reiterated a Buy rating on Foot Locker and raised the price target from $47 to $...

With "dad shoes" dominating the fashion world, could the quintessential dad shoe brand — Skechers USA Inc (NYSE: SKX) — be poised for a big 2018? Skechers is known for latching onto current styles to its benefit. Luckily for Skechers, the next big look has come to them...

Foot Locker Inc (NYSE: FL)'s woes appear to be overplayed, according to Canaccord Genuity.  Despite suffering a 35-percent year-to-date decline amid a struggling sports retail environment, a sell-side analyst is confident after a meeting with the retailer's management that it's...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE)'s turnaround efforts may be starting to take hold. Shares have rallied 15 percent over the past month and the company is receiving a notable upgrade heading into its second-quarter report, which is scheduled for a Dec. 21 release.  The Analyst John Staszak of Argus...