Under Armour (UA) Tops Q1 EPS by 1c, Raises FY15 Revenue Guidance
Under Armour (NYSE: UA) reported Q1 EPS of $0.05, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $0.04. Revenue for the quarter came in at $804.9 million versus the consensus estimate of $802.11 million.
Under Armour sees FY2015 revenue of $3.78 billion, versus the consensus of $3.82 billion.
The Company had previously anticipated 2015 net revenues of approximately $3.76 billion, representing growth of 22% over 2014, and 2015 operating income in the range of $397 million to $407 million, representing growth of 12% to 15% over 2014. Based on current visibility, the Company expects 2015 net revenues of approximately $3.78 billion, representing growth of 23% over 2014 and 2015 operating income in the range of $400 million to $408 million, representing growth of 13% to 15% over 2014. The 2015 guidance continues to reflect the net dilutive impact from the Connected Fitness acquisitions, including one-time deal-related costs, as well as the impact of the strong dollar negatively impacting our operating margin within our international businesses.
Mr. Plank concluded, "We are off to a great start in 2015 and have several powerful stories unfolding in the current quarter. We are incredibly proud that Under Armour athlete Jordan Spieth captured the Green Jacket in record-setting fashion at The Masters last week. At just 21, Jordan is already firmly entrenched on the global sports stage and we look to support Jordan throughout his career winning major championships as he adds to his legacy. Following our 2014 expansion into Brazil and the recent opening of our first Brand House store in-country, we look to accelerate our positioning in this important market with our signing of one of the most popular and successful clubs in Brazil, Sao Paulo Futebol Clube. Building off the success of our SpeedForm platform, we are currently debuting cleated models in both American and global football, including a boot worn by one of our newest athletes, Memphis Depay, who has proven to be one of the most exciting young football players in the world and at only 21 years old has the potential to become one of the most exciting players in the beautiful game. These are big wins for the Brand and we will continue to leverage our innovative product and targeted marketing investments to attack the vast opportunities ahead."
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