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Under Armour Faces Uncertainty Around Sales Recovery, BofA Securities Says

Under Armour (UA, UAA) faces uncertain sales recovery, with limited near-term visibility on a meaningful turnaround in North America demand and continued pressure on revenue trends, BofA Securities said in a note Wednesday.Management's fiscal 2027 outlook assumes a stabilization year, with North America sales still declining in the low-single digits following a sharper drop in fiscal 2026, while overall guidance reflects a wide range of outcomes, according to the note.BofA said that while adjusted operating income is expected to rise about 40% year over year at the midpoint, most of the improvement is driven by one-off tariff refunds, with underlying margin expansion more limited once those effects are excluded.Analysts also highlighted ongoing SKU reductions, improved product focus, and lower discounting, but said there is still limited evidence these steps will drive a sustained demand recovery. The investment firm lowered its fiscal 2027 and 2028 earnings per share estimates by 58% and 46% to $0.10 and $0.17, respectively.BofA maintained its neutral rating on the stock and lowered its price target to $6.40 from $8.Price: $4.94, Change: $+0.04, Percent Change: +0.82%

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Under Armour Guides Below Expectations After Q4 Miss; Shares Tumble
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Under Armour Guides Below Expectations After Q4 Miss; Shares Tumble

Under Armour (UAA) issued weaker-than-expected full-year guidance on Tuesday after the sportswear maker's fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted loss narrowed less than analysts anticipated.The company expects adjusted earnings of $0.08 to $0.12 per share in fiscal 2027, below the $0.23 consensus on FactSet. The outlook reflects continued investment and external cost pressures, partially offset by tariff-related refunds, the company said.Revenue is projected to decline "slightly" this year, compared with Wall Street's expectation for $5.05 billion. Under Armour anticipates a low-single-digit sales decline in North America, while EMEA and Asia Pacific are expected to grow at a similar rate."That outlook reflects both continued consumer uncertainty and the deliberate choices we're making to reshape the business," CEO Kevin Plank said on an earnings call, according to a FactSet transcript. "We are prioritizing revenue quality over volume, strengthening the foundation and positioning the company to return to growth with stronger profitability and a more consistent brand expression."Under Armour's shares slumped 19% in Tuesday trading.The company expanded its restructuring program launched in 2024, bringing total expected costs to about $305 million. It has incurred $261 million to date and aims to substantially complete the plan by December.In the three months ended March 31, the adjusted loss narrowed to $0.03 per share from $0.08 a year earlier, missing the $0.02 loss analysts expected. Revenue slipped 1% to $1.17 billion, roughly in line with estimates. North America sales fell 7%, while EMEA rose 7%, Asia Pacific gained 13%, and Latin America jumped 22%.Wholesale revenue declined 2.6% to $747.7 million, while direct-to-consumer sales rose 5.1% to $405.7 million. Apparel revenue eased 0.3% to $778 million, footwear was little changed at $281.8 million, and accessories increased 2.3% to $93.7 million.In the current quarter, the company expects adjusted EPS of breakeven to $0.02 and revenue to decline 2% to 3%, compared with Wall Street forecasts for $0.01 per share and $1.14 billion in sales."Overall, we expect the first quarter to represent the weakest revenue performance of the year, with growth rates improving progressively through the balance of fiscal 2027," Chief Financial Officer Reza Taleghani said on the call.Price: $4.92, Change: $-1.15, Percent Change: -18.89%

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Stocks Down Pre-Bell as Trump Warns US-Iran Ceasefire Fragile; Inflation Data on Deck
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Stocks Down Pre-Bell as Trump Warns US-Iran Ceasefire Fragile; Inflation Data on Deck

US equity futures were pointing lower on Tuesday as investors assess President Donald Trump's latest comments on the US-Iran ceasefire and await a key inflation report.The S&P 500 declined 0.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.1% and the Nasdaq was off 0.7% in premarket activity. The indexes finished the previous trading session up, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq logging new closing highs.The ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran is on "massive life support," Trump told reporters on Monday, according to several media outlets. "I would call it the weakest, right now, after reading that piece of garbage they sent us - I didn't even finish reading it," Trump reportedly said.Trump on Sunday rejected Iran's counteroffer to end the war, extending uncertainty around oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's proposal, delivered via mediator Pakistan, reportedly sought an immediate end to hostilities, the lifting of the US naval blockade of its ports and assurances against further aggression.West Texas Intermediate crude oil increased 3.2% to $101.16 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent advanced 2.9% to $107.27.Trump is scheduled to arrive in China Wednesday for a high-stakes state visit, with talks set to take place Thursday and Friday."The US will want China to use its influence with Tehran, especially because China is a major buyer of Iranian oil," Saxo Bank Chief Investment Strategist Charu Chanana said in a report Monday. "China, meanwhile, wants energy security and stable shipping lanes, but it is unlikely to appear as if it is acting under US instruction."The consumer price index report for April is scheduled for an 8:30 am ET release. Official data are expected to show that consumer inflation rose 0.6% and 3.7% on sequential and annual bases last month, according to a Bloomberg-compiled consensus.Treasury yields were trending higher in premarket action, with the two-year rate rising 2.4 basis points to 3.97% and the 10-year rate adding 1.9 basis points to 4.43%.The National Federation of Independent Business small business optimism index posted a 0.1-point increase for April to 95.9.Sea (SE), JD.com (JD), On Holding (ONON), Tencent Music Entertainment (TME), Aramark (ARMK) and Under Armour (UA, UAA) are scheduled to report their latest financial results before the bell, among others.Gold declined 0.6% to $4,701 per troy ounce, while bitcoin fell 1.5% to $80,679.

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