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☆ Why Nike wants to make Air Force 1 sneakers harder to find
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —Nike Air Force 1 and Nike Pegasus sneakers are everywhere. The Air Force 1 and Pegasus are staples of Nike’s sneaker lineup, and some of Nike’s oldest sneaker lines. The Air Force 1’s are known for their all-white design, while the Pegasus have large Nike swooshes on their mid-sole. “We are pulling back supply of classics such as the Air Force 1, and we’re reducing supply of Pegasus.”Nike’s moves could also make it harder for consumers to find traditional white Air Force 1 sneakers and Pegasus versions at shoe stores. Sneaker collectors focus on limited-edition and special collaboration lines — not mass market lines like Air Force 1, he said.

Persons: Matthew Friend, “, ”, Christopher Burns, Burns, Nike, Randal Konik, Joe Biden, Locker Organizations: New, New York CNN, Nike Air Force, Nike Pegasus, Nike, Air Force, Pegasus, Arch USA, Jefferies, Consumer, White, Dick’s Sporting Goods Locations: New York, French

☆ Shares of UFC and WWE parent company are primed to rally 40%, Jefferies says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Jefferies thinks investors should buy up TKO Group , calling the company a "knockout combo" of two major entertainment giants. That price target suggests shares could jump more than 39 % from Friday's close. The company is 51% owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, which owns UFC and Hollywood talent agency WME, and 49% owned by WWE shareholders. That price target suggests shares could jump more than 39% from Friday's close. Kronos Worldwide Inc KRO ANALYST CONSENSUS 3 Ratings Hold 0 Strong Buy 0 Strong Buy 1 Buy 1 Buy 0 Hold 0 Hold 2 Underperform 2 Underperform 0 Sell 0 Sell Current Price ( ) 11.00 Highest Price Target Upside (-4.3%) 8.67 Average Price Target 7.00 Lowest Price Target

Persons: Jefferies, Randal Konik, WME, Ari Emanuel, Konik, Dana White, Vince McMahon, Ariel Emanuel, Mark Shapiro, Michelle Farsi, Kronos Organizations: World Wrestling Entertainment, Endeavor Group Holdings, UFC, Hollywood, WWE, Endeavor, New York Stock Exchange, Getty, Inc Locations: Friday's, New York City

☆ Three stocks to play as student loan repayment slashes borrowers’ budgets, Jefferies says
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Federal student loan payments are coming back in October and a trio of stocks are set to shine as borrowers cut their spending, according to Jefferies. Payments on federal student loans had been paused since March 2020 as part of a package of Covid-era relief measures. A recent poll of about 630 U.S. consumers with student loan debt found that the majority expect to pay $500 or less each month, Jefferies found. Walmart beat Wall Street's estimates for sales and earnings in its fiscal second quarter and hiked its full-year earnings forecast. Shares have popped 21% this year, leaving analysts to only see 3% further upside from here, according to LSEG.

Persons: Jefferies, That's, Randal Konik, WMT, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Jefferies, Walmart, Wall, Costco Locations: Maxx, HomeGoods, Sierra

☆ Jefferies downgrades Nike, says wholesale and China pressures will keep stock in check
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors may want to stay away from Nike as near-term headwinds weigh on the sports retailer, according to Jefferies. "We see incremental risk ahead for NKE as the wholesale channel is likely to remain pressured and growth in China faces macro headwinds," Konik wrote in a Monday note. "Meanwhile, our consumer survey results indicate that US consumers are likely to reduce spending ahead, with apparel and footwear being the most likely areas of pullback." Jefferies also pointed to a slowdown in U.S. consumer spending that could lead to further headwinds for Nike. Nike's stock has struggled this year, losing more than 22%, making it the second worst-performing Dow Jones Industrial Average member.

Persons: Randal Konik, Konik, Jefferies, Michael Bloom Organizations: Nike, Jefferies, NKE, Dow Jones Industrial Locations: China

☆ Jefferies downgrades Nike to hold from buy. Here's what the pros say to do next
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Christina Falso | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Market Movers rounded up the latest reactions on Nike from investors and analysts. The pros discussed the sports apparel retailer after Jefferies lowered its call on the stock from buy to hold. The analyst behind the call, Randal Konik, also lowered Nike's price target by $40 to $100 . The firm's recent consumer survey signaled that there will likely be a slowdown in spending as federal student loan payments ramp back up in October. These repayments had been paused since March 2020 as a Covid-era relief measure.

Persons: Jefferies, Randal Konik Organizations: Nike

☆ Jefferies says this home appliance stock can soar more than 90% on strong brand growth
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Jefferies thinks SharkNinja's brand recognition can help the stock nearly double in value. The firm initiated coverage of SharkNinja with a buy rating on Monday with a $67 per-share price target. SN YTD mountain SharkNinja stock. Analyst Randal Konik highlighted the company's growing market share and its "best-in-class" range of products, and said SharkNinja will broaden into other segments. "We expect SN to maintain and slightly improve its industry-leading margins through operating leverage," the analyst said.

Persons: Jefferies, Randal Konik, SharkNinja, Konik, Michael Bloom

☆ Jefferies upgrades this golf stock with more than 50% upside
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Jefferies thinks golf heavyweight Acushnet is primed for strong gains going forward. The firm upgraded the parent company of golf equipment maker Titleist to buy from hold and raised its price target to $84 from $61 per share. "Looking ahead, GOLF is poised to defend its #1 share in golf balls and shoes, and gain share in #3 clubs, particularly metals, through broader appeal; while expanding margins on steady MSD% [mid single-digit] revs," Konik said. The analyst added that Achushnet also maintains underappreciated growth potential stemming from the company's customization options for a range of its products including balls, gloves and shoes. GOLF YTD mountain GOLF in 2023 — CNBC's Michael Bloom contributed to this report.

Persons: Jefferies, Randal Konik, Konik, Achushnet, —, Michael Bloom

☆ PGA-LIV merger to lift golf to 'new heights,' benefiting these two stocks, Jefferies says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The surprise merger announcement between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf league sent shockwaves through the sports world on Tuesday and could have big implications for two golf stocks, according to Jefferies. As part of the deal, the Saudi Public Investment Fund, or PIF, is prepared to invest billions in the new golf league, CNBC's David Faber reported Tuesday. Jefferies analyst Randal Konik said in a note to clients Tuesday that the combined league and additional cash should boost golf's growth. "We believe that this unexpected agreement holds immense potential to elevate the sport of golf to new heights. Jefferies highlighted both stocks as potential beneficiaries of the deal, but said Topgolf Callaway has more "asymmetric upside potential."

Persons: LIV, shockwaves, Jefferies, CNBC's David Faber, Randal Konik, Konik, Topgolf Callaway, Michael Bloom Organizations: PGA Tour, LIV Golf, Saudi Public Investment Fund, Callaway Brands, Acushnet Holdings Locations: Saudi Arabia, PIF, Titleist

Jefferies says it's "bowling for a strike" with Bowlero shares. Analyst Randal Konik initiated coverage of the bowling center operator with a buy rating in a report issued Wednesday. Jefferies has a $23 price target on Bowlero shares, implying that the stock could soar 51% from where it closed Tuesday. Konik believes Bowlero has "significant white space opportunity" both in the U.S. and internationally. "The Street underappreciates the potential upside from these initiatives, and we see robust [free cash flow] generation ahead," he added.

☆ Lululemon Athletica sees margin squeeze in holiday quarter; shares slump
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Granth Vanaik | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Lululemon Athletica Inc (LULU.O) forecast a decline in holiday-quarter gross margins on Monday as the apparel maker discounts more and grapples with higher costs, sending its shares down more than 9%. Lululemon said it expects gross margin to decline 90-110 basis points in the fourth quarter, compared with its previous expectation of an increase of 10-20 basis points. The company, however, raised its fourth-quarter net revenue forecast to between $2.66 billion and $2.70 billion, from its previous range of $2.61 billion to $2.66 billion. It also tightened its outlook for fourth-quarter earnings per share to between $4.22 and $4.27, compared with its prior forecast of $4.20 to $4.30. Reporting by Granth Vanaik in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber, Saumyadeb Chakrabarty and Shounak DasguptaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Nike shares surge as inventory challenges start to abate, demand stays strong
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

At least 12 brokerages raised their price targets on the stock after Nike reported better-than-expected quarterly results on Tuesday, benefiting from higher discounts and strong demand in North America. While Nike's quarterly inventory declined about 3% from the prior quarter, margins fell 300 basis points due to higher promotions and discounts. Still, the decline was smaller than expected, according to analysts, thanks also to higher-priced product launches such as the LeBron 20s and Nike Mercurial shoes. "Nike offered promotions, but at the same time, they also pushed for new product without the promotion," said Jane Hali & Associates analyst Jessica Ramirez. Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal and Deborah Sophia; Additional reporting Ananya Mariam Rajesh in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju SamuelOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ 8 retails stocks to buy from top analysts as Target signals tough times for the sector
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Carmen Reinicke | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Target on Wednesday reported that its profit fell by 50% as it tried to clear out excess inventory in the third quarter. To find a list of top-ranked retail stocks, CNBC Pro searched Tipranks for names in the sector rated at least a "strong buy" and with a more than 20% upside to the consensus price target. Callaway Golf has the largest upside to its consensus price target, with analysts saying it could surge more than 79% from where it currently trades. Jefferies boosted its price target on the name after its third-quarter earnings beat expectations and it raised its guidance for the fourth quarter. The company is strongly backed by Wall Street and has a more than 43% upside to its consensus price target as it's been beaten up this year.

☆ This deep value golf stock is set to triple, Jefferies predicts
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

After a topline beat and raised fourth-quarter forecasts, there's big growth ahead for Topgolf Callaway , Jefferies says. While reiterating the stock as a buy, analyst Randal Konik boosted the price target to $56 – a 221% upside over the stock's last close. "The sport of golf is healthy, Topgolf is gaining massive share, and apparel brands are in early innings. Long considered a sport for the wealthy or business executives, golf experienced an image change during the pandemic. Topgolf Callaway's third-quarter sales were up 15% from a year ago to $989 million and above estimates of $945 million.

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