Sportswear maker Under Armour raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, betting on lower input costs and cost-saving strategies such as offering lower discounts at its own stores and website.
Sportswear maker Under Armour raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, betting on lower input costs and cost-saving strategies such as offering lower discounts at its own stores and website.
Under Armour posted a surprise first-quarter profit on Thursday, benefiting from its efforts to cut inventory and promotions at a time when consumers are picky with what they spend their dollars on.
Under Armour forecast a surprise drop in annual sales and projected profit below analysts’ estimates on Thursday, as the apparel maker laid out a plan to simplify its business in the face of weak demand for its sportswear in the United States.
Under Armour Inc.’s stock rose 7% early Thursday, after the sporting apparel company beat profit estimates for its fiscal third quarter to offset revenue that came up short.
Under Armour‘s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and revenue beat Wall Street expectations, but full-year guidance missed what analysts had been expecting