Nike Beats Estimates Aided By Its Omni-Channel Selling Strength

Image Shown: Shares of Nike Inc popped higher after its latest earnings report. By Callum Turcan On June 24, Nike Inc (NKE) reported fourth quarter earnings for fiscal 2021 (period ended May 31, 2021) that beat both consensus top- and bottom-line estimates. Shares of NKE popped higher after the report. The top end of our fair value estimate range for Nike sits at $160 per share, meaningfully above where shares of NKE are trading at as of this writing–even after the latest bounce in its stock price. Earnings Update Keeping in mind that the coronavirus (‘COVID-19’) pandemic creates a lot of noise when it comes to year-over-year comparisons, Nike’s GAAP revenues surged higher 96% year-over-year last fiscal quarter. Nike-branded footwear … Read more

Lululemon’s Growth Outlook Is Bright

Image Source: Lululemon Athletica Inc – First Quarter of Fiscal 2021 IR Earnings Infographic By Callum Turcan Athleisure wear maker Lululemon Athletica Inc (LULU) recently reported first quarter earnings for fiscal 2021 (period ended May 2, 2021) that smashed past both consensus top- and bottom-line estimates. Its company-operated stores posted net revenue growth of 106% year-over-year as global economies began to recover from the coronavirus (‘COVID-19’) pandemic. The company’s direct-to-consumer (‘DTC’) net revenue grew 55% year-over-year (the e-commerce side of its business) last fiscal quarter, keeping in mind its DTC business more than doubled its net revenues in fiscal 2020. We were impressed with Lululemon’s latest results, and there could be room for shares of LULU to continue climbing higher. … Read more

Video: Sports Cards as an Alternative Asset Class

Sports Cards as an Alternative Asset Class Valuentum’s President Brian Nelson explains recent developments in the sports cards and memorabilia market, and why he thinks the area will become a feasible, transparent and liquid alternative asset class for investors to consider in the longer run. Tickerized for CLCT, MUDS, BID, MVP, MSGN, MSGS, VIAC, GTN, BATRA, BATRK, FDMSF, MANU, WWE, NKE, UA, UAA, ADDYY, DIS, ELY, DKS, FWONK, EDR, BETZ, RACE, SEAH, RBAC, SPTKU, PUCKU, SBGI, AKIC, DVD, PLBY —– Valuentum members have access to our 16-page stock reports, Valuentum Buying Index ratings, Dividend Cushion ratios, fair value estimates and ranges, dividend reports and more. Not a member? Subscribe today. The first 14 days are free. Brian Nelson owns shares in SPY, … Read more

Nike’s Digital Strategy Supports Its Future Revenue Growth and Margin Expansion Prospects

Image Shown: Since announcing the launch of its Consumer Direct Offense initiative in June 2017, Nike Inc has done a stellar job building its omni-channel selling capabilities. The company’s digitally-oriented direct-to-consumer strategy offers it the opportunity to enhance both its long-term revenue growth outlook and operating margin expansion potential. On March 18, Nike reported mixed earnings though its near-term guidance indicates its financial performance will continue to rebound after taking a beating from the COVID-19 pandemic. As of this writing, shares of NKE are trading in the upper bound of our fair value estimate range, indicating shares are roughly fairly valued at this time. By Callum Turcan The coronavirus (‘COVID-19’) pandemic has made it clear that companies with strong omni-channel … Read more

24 in a Row! Order the Exclusive Today!

Image Source: An excerpt from the March 2020 edition of the Exclusive publication. Valuentum offers commentary across the capital stack in the Exclusive publication. In the Exclusive publication, Valuentum highlights three new ideas each month to consider, one for income, one for capital appreciation, and a “short” idea consideration (all three outside our existing coverage universe). Fresh, underfollowed and new ideas — outside our coverage universe — every month! Nothing is held back.  Big Winners Backed by In-Depth Theses Since the monthly Exclusive was first published in July 2016, Valuentum’s mission with the publication has been to produce an unmatched newsletter that delivers ideas with high success rates and ones backed by in-depth theses across the three key themes: income, … Read more

General Motors Reports A Fantastic Third Quarter

American automaker General Motors (click ticker for report: ) reported fantastic third quarter results Wednesday morning. The firm shrugged off European weakness to grow revenue 2.5% year-over-year to $37.6 billion, nearly $2 billion better than consensus estimates, even though it was negatively impacted by $1 billion of currency fluctuations. Earnings were also much better than expected, falling 9% year-over-year to $0.93—about $0.28 higher than consensus expectations. EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) actually ticked up $100 million to $2.3 billion, so if it wasn’t for higher tax rates, earnings would have been comparable to last year. Though revenue in North America grew 7% year-over-year to $23.3 billion, EBIT in the region tumbled 17% to $1.7 billion. Operating margins fell substantially, … Read more

The Investment Case for the 1989-1990 Hoops Michael Jordan #200 Basketball Card

Image Shown: 1989-1990 Hoops Michael Jordan #200.  On February 12, 2021, a sealed case of 20 boxes of 1989-1990 Series 1 Hoops Basketball cards sold on eBay for ~$5,999[1]. 36 packs x 15 cards per pack = 540 cards per box. 10,800 cards in the case. By Brian Nelson, CFA After I put together a video on the roaring basketball card market,[2] I received a few questions on which basketball card I thought was the most undervalued in today’s market. The interest is understandable given news that a Lebron James rookie card recently sold for $5.2 million, a Luka Doncic card sold for $4.6 million[3], and a Kobe Bryant rookie refractor sold for $1.8 million[4]. First of all, I am … Read more