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Nike (NKE) earnings Q1 2023

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A woman shops for shoes in the Nike Factory Store at the Outlet Shoppes at El Paso, in El Paso, Texas on November 26, 2021.

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Nike on Thursday said it had a strong first fiscal quarter despite supply chain issues, as well as declining sales in Greater China, its third biggest market by revenue.

Like other retailers, Nike has been facing supply chain headwinds, such as a rise in both shipping costs and shipping times in recent quarters. The company said its inventory levels swelled during the quarter compared to the year-ago period.

The company’s shares dropped about 5% in after-hours trading.

Here’s how Nike did in its first fiscal quarter compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by Refinitiv:

  • Earnings per share: 93 cents vs. 92 cents expected
  • Revenue: $12.69 billion vs. $12.27 billion expected

Nike reported net income for the three-month period ended Aug. 31 fell 22% to $1.5 billion, or 93 cents per share, compared with $1.87 billion, or $1.18 per share, a year earlier.

Revenue during the period was up 4% to $12.7 billion, compared with $12.2 billion a year earlier.

Recently, Nike has been shifting its strategy and looking to sell its sneakers and other merchandise directly to customers and scale back on what is sold by wholesale partners like Foot Locker. The company said on Thursday its direct sales grew by 8% to $5.1 billion, and sales for its digital-brand rose 16%. On the flip side, sales for Nike’s wholesale business sales increased by 1%.

In its first fiscal quarter, Nike said its inventory rose 44% to $9.7 billion on its balance sheet from the same period last year, which the company said was driven by supply chain issues and partially offset by strong consumer demand.

Total sales in Greater China were down 16% to about $1.7 billion, compared with nearly $2 billion a year earlier. The company has faced disruption in its business in the region, where Covid lockdowns have affected its business. Nike had said in the previous quarter it expected issues in Greater China to weigh on its business.

Meanwhile, total sales in North America, Nike’s largest market, increased 13% to $5.5 billion in the first fiscal quarter, compared with roughly $4.9 billion in the same period last year. The sneaker giant has continuously said consumer demand, especially in the U.S. market, hasn’t waned despite inflation.

Read the company’s earnings release here.

This story is developing. Please check back for updates.

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Jim Cramer says he likes these three smaller plays in battered retail sector

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CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Friday that while the retail sector has had a rough week, there are still several winners that stand out against the deluge of stocks that tanked.

“The big four aren’t the only retailers that reported this week, and surprisingly, some of the smaller players actually did pretty well,” the “Mad Money” host said, referring to retail giants Walmart, Home Depot, Target and Lowe’s.

“While retail’s truly awful right now, it’s not uniformly awful. Most stores may be struggling, but you’ve got a few that are doing quite well. And I’m telling you that TJX is definitely a buy, [BJ’s Wholesale] I’m okay on, Foot Locker is alright for a trade,” he later added.

Cramer’s comments come after several retail giants reported their quarterly earnings this week. Target and Walmart both reported disappointing results that saw their stocks fall, while Home Depot and Lowe’s fared better.

“These big-box chains are being eaten alive by inflation and changing consumer preferences — people are no longer spending like we’re in a pandemic, they’re spending like we’re back to normal,” Cramer said, noting that that has led to excess inventory for these retailers.

While that’s bad news for names like Target and Walmart, it’s a tailwind for discount retailers such as BJ’s and TJX, which operates TJ Maxx and Marshalls, Cramer said.

TJX “preys on the weakness of other retailers — it’s like a vulture. For several quarters, they couldn’t get their hands on much merchandise because nobody had excess inventory. … When you see Walmart and Target struggling like this, you know TJX won’t have a problem getting good product,” he said.

As for Foot Locker, Cramer said its better-than-expected quarterly earnings puts it in a more comfortable spot than several of its bigger peers.

“Clearly, these guys do have a better handle on the current retail landscape than most other operators,” he said.

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Foot Locker, Cinemark, Dell and others

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Check out the companies making headlines before the bell:

Foot Locker (FL) – Foot Locker shares slumped 16.1% in the premarket after the athletic apparel and shoe retailer gave a weaker-than-expected full-year profit and comparable-store sales outlook. The company cited changes in its vendor mix as well as a decline in fiscal stimulus versus a year ago. Foot Locker reported better-than-expected results for its fiscal fourth quarter, including an unexpected rise in comp sales.

Cinemark (CNK) – Cinemark jumped 3.7% in the premarket after the movie theater operator reported an unexpected quarterly profit and revenue that beat Wall Street forecasts. Attendance jumped as Covid-19 restrictions loosened.

Dell Technologies (DELL) – Dell tumbled 9% in premarket action after saying it expected its order backlog to swell this quarter, with supply chain issues limiting its ability to fulfill strong order demand.

Block (SQ) – Block surged 16.5% in premarket trading after the payments company formerly known as Square reported better-than-expected profit and revenue for its latest quarter. Block also gave an upbeat forecast for the current quarter and the full year amid growing success for its Cash App.

LendingTree (TREE) – The financial services company’s stock added 2.6% in the premarket after reporting a narrower-than-expected loss and revenue that exceeded analyst forecasts. LendingTree saw strong performance in its consumer segment during the quarter.

Coinbase (COIN) – Coinbase reported quarterly earnings of $3.32 per share, well above the consensus estimate of $1.85, with the cryptocurrency company’s seeing revenue also topping Wall Street forecasts. However, Coinbase said volatility in the cryptocurrency market will result in lower transactions volume this quarter. Coinbase fell 2% in premarket trading.

Beyond Meat (BYND) – Beyond Meat slid 10.8% in the premarket after reporting a wider-than-expected quarterly loss and revenue that fell slightly short of Wall Street forecasts. The maker of plant-based meat substitutes also issued a weaker-than-expected forecast as it expects a temporary disruption of U.S. retail growth.

Etsy (ETSY) – Etsy shares surged 17.4% in premarket action after the online crafts marketplace beat quarterly estimates and issued a strong forecast. Etsy earned $1.11 per share for its latest quarter, compared with a consensus estimate of 79 cents, as it continues to see elevated demand that first developed during the pandemic.

Zscaler (ZS) – Zscaler took an 11.6% hit in the premarket despite beating quarterly estimates on the top and bottom lines. Investors are focusing on the cybersecurity company’s weaker-than-expected outlook, although it reported its strongest year-over-year revenue growth in three years.

Farfetch (FTCH) – Farfetch soared 30.5% in premarket action even though its adjusted quarterly loss of 3 cents per share merely matched estimates and revenue fell below the consensus estimate. The luxury fashion seller was profitable on an adjusted basis for 2021, encouraging investors after a recent tumble in the stock’s price.

KAR Auction Services (KAR) – Carvana (CVNA) is buying KAR Auction Services’ vehicle auction business in the U.S. for $2.2 billion, as the online used-car seller moves to boost its physical presence. KAR soared 66.2% while Carvana rose 0.8% in the premarket.

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Square, Moderna, First Solar and more

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Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket:

Square (SQ) – The digital payments company agreed to buy Australia’s Afterpay for about $29 billion in stock, representing a roughly 30% premium for Afterpay shareholders. Square shares fell 4.8% in the premarket, but news of the deal boosted shares of U.S.-based payment company Affirm (AFRM) by 8.2%.

Zoom Video (ZM) – The video conferencing company agreed to pay $85 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it violated the privacy rights of users. It also agreed to beef up its security practices to prevent so-called “Zoombombing,” where hackers disrupted Zoom meetings.

General Electric (GE) – GE has completed its previously announced one-for-eight reverse stock split and will begin trading on a post-split basis today.

Moderna (MRNA), Pfizer (PFE), BioNTech (BNTX) – Moderna and Pfizer both raised prices for their Covid-19 vaccines in their latest supply contracts, according to the Financial Times. Additionally, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Food and Drug Administration is under pressure to give both vaccines full approval and that this could happen within the next month for Pfizer and partner BioNTech. Moderna rose 2.5% in the premarket, Pfizer gained 1%, while BioNTech surged 5.1%.

Foot Locker (FL) – The athletic footwear and apparel retailer announced a deal to buy California-based shoe store chain WSS for $750 million and Japan-based streetwear brand Atmos for $360 million.

Uber Technologies (UBER) – Shares of Uber gained 1.1% in premarket trading after Gordon Haskett Research Advisors initiated coverage with a “buy” rating. Haskett called Uber a company that is continually engraining itself in the everyday lives of consumers through its ride-hailing and food delivery services.

Capri Holdings (CPRI) – Capri rose 1.2% in the premarket following an upgrade to “buy” from “neutral” at MKM Partners, which noted a string of better than expected quarters for the company behind brands like Michael Kors and Versace. MKM also cited an overall improvement in the luxury goods sector.

Discovery (DISCA) – Discovery is in informal talks about a potential bid for British state-owned broadcaster Channel 4, according to Britain’s Telegraph newspaper.

Robinhood (HOOD) – More than 300,000 users of the stock trading app bought shares in Robinhood’s initial public offering last week, according to The Wall Street Journal. That represents about 1.3% of the company’s funded account base. Robinhood added 1.5% in premarket trading.

Parker-Hannifin (PH) – The maker of motion control technology and other industrial products is buying British rival Meggitt for about $8.8 billion in cash. Parker-Hannifin shares fell 2.2% in premarket action.

Li Auto (LI) – The China-based electric vehicle maker delivered 8,589 vehicles in July, an increase of 125% compared to July 2020. Li’s U.S.-based shares surged 4.3% in the premarket.

First Solar (FSLR) – The solar power systems maker’s shares gained 2.9% in premarket trading after Susquehanna Financial upgraded the stock to “positive” from “neutral,” based on upbeat management comments on solar module demand and pricing.

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Four takeaways as child tax credit kicks off this month

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A woman wears a face mask while shopping for a baby shower gift during the Covid-19 pandemic, at Madison’s Niche boutique in Huntington, New York on April 21, 2021.

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Child tax credit payments are an “underappreciated stimulus” that could lift sales across the retail, restaurant and travel industries — especially as shoppers emerge from the pandemic and get ready for back-to-school season, according to a research note published Tuesday by Cowen analysts.

The monthly payments, which begin Thursday, could benefit a wide range of companies, from grocers including Walmart to fast food chains such as Jack in the Box, according to the note.

Families have gotten child tax credits for years, but the American Rescue Plan made several key changes. It increased the amount per child from $2,000 to $3,000 for those between the ages of 6 and 17, and to $3,600 for each child under age 6. It qualified low-income families who have little or no taxable income. And it changed the way it is paid out, so that families receive half the money through direct deposits that run from July to December. Families will receive the other half after filing taxes.

That will translate to $250 or $300 per child each month. Families who make up to $150,000 for a couple or $112,500 for a family with a single parent, called a head of household; or $75,000 as an individual taxpayer will get the full amount. The payments will be phased out above that amount — but even those who get less money will receive advance payments.

Parents and caretakers of nearly 90% of children in the U.S. will receive the payments, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Here are four major takeaways from the analysts:

More dollars mean more spending

The child tax credit will amount to an estimated $150 billion in stimulus over the next year, according to Cowen. Analysts at the equity research firm say the extra dollars may surprise both Americans and the economy at large, calling it “an underappreciated catalyst for discretionary consumer spend.”

As families get the money, Cowen predicts, they will spend it on food for the home, dining out and shopping online. The analysts named retailers and restaurants that are best-positioned to attract those dollars. On the grocery side, they pointed to Walmart, Target and Grocery Outlet. Among fast-food chains, they named Jack in the Box, Wingstop, Papa John’s and Darden, based on a survey of consumers that looked at their incomes and what places they frequent. And among e-commerce companies, they named Amazon.

Coinciding with ‘pent up demand’

Many families have already ramped up spending on new shoes and clothes as they emerge from their homes after getting Covid-19 vaccinations. Analysts from Cowen said that child tax credit dollars will likely feed into that spending spree.

Already, some retail industry watchers have predicted an usually hot back-to-school season as families crave a new start and a sense of more normalcy — and potentially channel that toward fresh notebooks and first-day-of-school outfits.

Cowen analysts expect that retailers that cater to back-to-school or team sports are positioned well to attract child tax credit dollars, including Walmart, Kohl’s, Foot Locker, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Nike. They also said retailers that focus on value, such as off-price retailers Burlington, Ross and T.J. Maxx, could get a boost since they cater to low-income families that are receiving child tax credit payments. They also said American Eagle Outfitters is in a good spot to attract the payments, as it caters to styles that teens crave, such as looser-fitting denim and casualwear.

Spilling over into adult categories

Parents, grandparents and other caretakers may spend some of the child tax credit dollars on themselves in the form of beer, cigarettes and plane tickets, according to Cowen.

Analysts estimated that the tobacco industry could pick up about $1.2 billion and alcoholic beverages could pick up roughly $2.7 billion of the estimated $150 billion impact of the child tax credit. That could mean good news for tobacco company Turning Point Brands and beer industry players, Constellation Brands and Boston Beer.

Cowen estimated air travel will get an approximately $1.15 billion bump from child tax credits, as the July payments arrive just in time for vacation season. That will be most noticeable for airlines that cater to leisure travel and lower prices, such as Allegiant, Frontier and Spirit, the analysts predicted.

A renewal looks likely

The monthly payments will end in December — but Cowen analysts are betting that they will be renewed. In the note, they said they expect the one-year program will be extended through 2025 through a reconciliation bill.

In the note, the analysts cited the size and scope of the government program, which is intended to fight childhood poverty. They called it a “huge policy change” that acts as “universal basic income for low-middle income parents.”

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Stronger economic data could power stocks that thrive in a rebound in the week ahead

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The bull of Wall Street is seen during the pass of the snowstorm on January 31, 2021 in New York City.

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A decline in new Covid infections, along with improving economic data and stimulus hopes, could boost stocks that flourish in a resurging economy in the week ahead.

In the past week, expectations for a strong economic rebound helped boost interest rates.

While the broader stock market was choppy, sectors that do well in a rebound – financials, airlines and industrials – stood out as leaders. This is known as the reflation trade.

Those stocks gained at the expense of growth and technology, down 2%. Strategists expect that reflation trade to continue as signs suggest that the economy could make a sharp comeback.

The S&P 500 was down 0.7% on the week to 3,906, while the Dow was up a tiny 0.1% at 31,494. The Nasdaq was off 1.57% for the week, to 13,874, with the decline in tech. Apple, for instance, gave up 4% on the week.

The big event in the week ahead is testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who delivers his semi-annual testimony on the economy before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday and the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday.

He is expected to discuss the increase in interest rates, as well as concerns that inflation could begin to take off.

“He’s going to have to acknowledge that the data is improving and the virus situation is improving quite materially,” said Mark Cabana, head of U.S. rates strategy at Bank of America. “It is going to be hard for him to sound as dovish as he has been.”

But Powell is expected to continue to emphasize that the Fed will keep rates low for a long time and maintain its easy policies to help the economy.

Improving forecasts

Economists this past week ratcheted up tracking forecasts for first quarter gross domestic product, fueled in part by an unexpectedly sharp jump of 5.3% in January retail sales.

Goldman upped first-quarter growth to 6%, and Morgan Stanley said it was tracking at 7.5% for the first quarter. Economists linked the surprise gain in retail sales to stimulus checks sent to individuals under the last $900 billion stimulus program approved by Congress in late December.

The Biden administration has proposed another $1.9 trillion Covid relief package. That could come before the House of Representatives in the coming week.

“[Powell’s] going to stick to the script. The script is lawmakers need to continue to provide support for the economy. He’s going to be supportive of the administration’s effort to get a big package through,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics.

Key data during the week

Earnings continue to be important. There are more than 60 companies reporting, including Home Depot, Macy’s and TJX.

Key economic reports dropping next week include durable goods on Thursday, along with personal income and spending data on Friday

The Friday report includes the personal consumption expenditure price index, which the Fed monitors. The market is on the lookout for signs of rising inflation.

“I think the boom is going to start sooner than most people think,” said Ed Keon, chief investment strategist at QMA.

He said the stronger economy is helping drive Treasury yields higher, with the 10-year hitting a one-year high of 1.36% on Friday. Keon said the vaccine rollout is helping the outlook, as is the slowing spread of the virus.

“I think people were expecting a second-half boom, but I think the second quarter is going to be very strong, as people change their behavior,” he said.

“The caution when it comes to savings and not going out, that’s going to go away sooner than we think,” Keon said. “Right now, you might see a 10% GDP number in the second or third quarter. That’s also due to the fact we’re likely to get a big stimulus package.”

He said investors are underestimating the surge in economic activity that should start in March and pick up steam in the second and third quarter as more people resume dining out and other activities.

“I think the world is going to look very different than it has over the past 12 months. We’re still bullish. We’re still overweight stocks,” Keon said.

He said a flood of money could hit the economy.

“The size of the U.S. economy last year was about $21 trillion,” Keon added. “Households now have excess savings of about $1.5 trillion and the stimulus package probably will be in the vicinity of $1.2, $1.6 trillion.”

He said the service sector should start to see a benefit that has been lifting the goods making side of the economy. “You’re going to see an incredible boom.”

Week ahead calendar

Monday 

Earnings: Dish Network, Royal Caribbean, Marathon Oil, Ingersoll-Rand, Occidental Petroleum, Transocean, Zoominfo, ONEOK, HSBC

10:00 a.m. Leading economic indicators

Tuesday

Earnings: Home Depot, Macy’s, Intuit, Thomson Reuters, Square, Toll Brothers, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, McAfee, Medtronic, Pioneer Natural Resources, Bank of Montreal

9:00 a.m. FHFA home prices

9:00 a.m. S&P/Case-Shiller home prices

10:00 a.m. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell semi-annual economic testimony Senate Banking Committee

Wednesday

Earnings: Lowe’s, NVIDIA, Viacom, Public Storage, Booking Holdings, TJX, Brookdale, Royal Bank of Canada, Apache, Petrobras, Pure Storage, L Brands, Casper Sleep

7:00 a.m. Mortgage applications

10:00 a.m. New home sales

10:00 a.m. Fed Chairman Powell semi-annual economic testimony at House Financial Services Committee

Thursday

Earnings: Salesforce.com, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Etsy, Best Buy, HP, Shake Shack, Beyond Meat, Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Dell Technologies, Virgin Galactic, American Tower, Cleveland Cliffs, Airbnb, Carvana, Door Dash

8:30 a.m. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic

8:30 a.m. Jobless claims

8:30 a.m. Durable goods

8:30 a.m. Q4 GDP second reading

10:00 a.m. Pending home sales

10:00 a.m. Advanced economic indicators

10:00 a.m. St. Louis Fed President James Bullard

3:00 p.m. New York Fed President John Williams

Friday

Earnings: Fluor, Cinemark, Draft Kings, Foot Locker, AMC Networks

8:30 a.m. Personal income and spending

8:30 a.m. Advanced trade

9:45 a.m. Chicago PMI

10:00 a.m. Consumer sentiment

Saturday

Earnings: Berkshire Hathaway

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