UPDATE: D.A. Davidson & Co. Reiterates Neutral Rating, Raises PT on Nike on Healthy Finish to FY14

Loading...
Loading...
In a report published Friday, D.A. Davidson & Co. analyst Andrew Burns reiterated a Neutral rating on
NikeNKE
, and raised the price target from $82.00 to $85.00. In the report, D.A. Davidson & Co. noted, “NIKE reported revenue and EPS of $7.425 billion and $0.78, above consensus estimates of $7.341 billion and $0.75 and our estimates of $7.350 billion and $0.76. Constant currency (c.c.) revenue growth of 13% was driven by Emerging Markets (+25%), Western Europe (+18%), Central & Eastern Europe (+12%), North America (+10%), and China (+2%). Gross margin increased 169bp year-over-year (y/y) to 45.6% driven by higher ASPs and DTC growth, offset partially by higher product input costs and FX. SG&A of $2.448 billion grew 21% y/y, driven by 36% demand creation growth (World Cup marketing and new product investments) and 13% overhead growth. FQ4 guidance called for high single-digit revenue growth, 50bp-75bp gross margin expansion, and high teens SG&A growth (30%+ demand creation).” Nike closed on Thursday at $76.86.
Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
date
ticker
name
Price Target
Upside/Downside
Recommendation
Firm
Posted In: Analyst ColorPrice TargetAnalyst RatingsAndrew BurnsD.A. Davidson & Co.
Benzinga simplifies the market for smarter investing

Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.

Join Now: Free!

Loading...