Under Armour is an American sports and apparel company that specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative athletic clothing, footwear, and accessories
Founded with a focus on performance enhancement, the brand is renowned for its moisture-wicking fabrics and cutting-edge technologies that cater to athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Under Armour aims to inspire athletes of all levels, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle through its diverse range of products, which include everything from running gear to training apparel. In addition to its core offerings, the company embraces digital fitness solutions, providing apps and platforms that support personal health and performance tracking.
Shares of intimatewear and beauty retailer Victoria’s Secret (NYSEVSCO)
fell 6.5% in the pre-market session after the company appointed a new CFO, Scott Sekella, who most recently served as CFO of fabric and crafts retailer Joann and previously held financial leadership roles at Under Armour and Crocs. In conjunction with this appointment, the company raised the midpoint of Q4 guidance for sales, operating income, and adjusted EPS. The market seemed to be looking for a more convincing raise, as the holiday season seemed to be a strong one for Victoria's Secret and other specialty retailers. This can be seen by the recent strong stock price performance, which seemed to bake in the good news prior to this announcement.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Under Armour (NYSEUAA) and the rest of the apparel and accessories stocks fared in Q3.
Looking back on apparel and accessories stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Movado (NYSEMOV) and its peers.
Under Armour has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 14.7%. The stock now trades at $8.21, marking a 20.7% gain. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the apparel and accessories industry, including G-III (NASDAQGIII) and its peers.
The U.S. stock market experienced subdued price action on Friday as investors adopted a cautious stance following disappointing inflation data earlier in the week and in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s Dec. 18 meeting.
Shares of athletic apparel company Under Armour (NYSEUAA)
jumped 32.7% in the morning session after the company reported impressive third-quarter earnings, which blew past analysts' operating margin and EBITDA expectations. Notably, under its new leadership, the company is shifting its ecommerce and retail strategy towards a more premium offering, which has led to improvements in average order value and higher margins in the DTC (Direct to Consumer) channel.
Athletic apparel company Under Armour (NYSEUAA) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2024, but sales fell 10.7% year on year to $1.40 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.03 per share was below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Under Armour reported better-than-expected Q2 2025 results, with revenue declining 10.7% and adjusted EPS of $0.30. The company raised its full-year outlook, leading to a jump in its stock price.
A wave of concern is sweeping through the athletic footwear industry as Donald Trump's proposed import tariffs threaten to significantly impact sneaker manufacturers and retailers. The potential policies could especially affect companies heavily dependent on Asian manufacturing hubs.
