Here is a compilation of the best reactions and insightful perspectives offered by sell-side analysts to Nike
Inc (NYSE: NKE)'s mixed fiscal-first-quarter earnings
report.
BofA Merrill Lynch: Neutral, Cuts 2017 EPS Estimate
Bank of America's Neutral rating is premised on Nike losing market share in North America for the first time since 2010 as
adidas AG (ADR) (OTC: ADDYY) and
Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UA) make inroads.
The firm lowered its 2018 earnings per share estimate by $0.05 to $2.90, citing lower revenue outlook due to deceleration in
future orders.
Goldman Sees North American Correction For Nike
Goldman Sachs said Nike is in the midst of a North American correction, strangulated by overheated wholesale orders, excess
inventory and tougher competition.
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Reflecting subdued outlook for North America, Goldman lowered its earnings per share estimate for 2017 to $2.81 from $2.35, for
2018 to $2.51 from $2.67 and for 2019 to $2.88 from $3.02.
Canaccord On Sidelines, Stays At Hold
The firm maintains its Hold rating and a $52 price target on the shares of Nike, as it viewed the first quarter was peppered
with red flags.
As Nike has to navigate an environment of changing consumer preferences it has not seen for years and this scenario is expected
to linger for the foreseeable six to nine months, Canaccord believes the stock's risk-reward have a downward bias.
Nike Appeases Bulls, Bears Alike –UBS
Despite futures growth rate looking low, UBS said the revenue growth rate over the next few quarters will improve as Nike laps
shipments that were below the futures dollar levels reported last year.
UBS trimmed its price target to $67 from $70 but stays at Buy. The firm reduced its estimates for 2017 slightly on lower gross
margins.
Jefferies Sees Near Term As Chaff But Long Term As Wheat
Jefferies said, with adidas breathing down its neck, Nike is feeling the pressure, as reflected by decelerating futures orders.
For those investors with a long-term horizon, Nike would make a core holding due to the best-in-class brand, an improving supply
chain, am emerging China opportunity and product innovation.
Jefferies has a Buy rating and $65 price target on the shares of the company.
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Citi Bullish: Raises Estimates, Price Target
Based on Citi's expectation that Nike will continue to deliver consistent +HSD-LDD top-line growth and +mid-teens or better
earnings per share growth over the next three years, it thinks it continues to warrant a premium multiple relative to the
market.
Citi raised its 2017 and 2018 earnings per share estimate for the company to $2.48 and $2.90, respectively, from $2.40 and
$2.85. The rating on the shares is maintained at Buy, while price target is raised to $64 from $61.
Morgan Stanley Sees Competitive Landscape Inflection Point
Citing the weakness in North American revenues and futures orders relative to adidas and Under Armour, Morgan Stanley said there
has been an inflection point in athletic wear competitive landscape.
The firm, however, maintains its 2017 earnings per share estimate, and rating and price target for the shares of Nike. Morgan
rates Nike an Equal Weight and has a $60 price target.
At time of publication, Nike was down 0.3 percent in Thursday's pre-market, seen at $53.09.
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Latest Ratings for NKE
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Action |
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Sep 2016 |
UBS |
Maintains |
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Buy |
Sep 2016 |
Bank of America |
Maintains |
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Neutral |
Sep 2016 |
Wells Fargo |
Maintains |
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