Under Armour (NYSE:UAA – Get Free Report) released its earnings results on Friday. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.02) by $0.11, Briefing.com reports. Under Armour had a positive return on equity of 1.27% and a negative net margin of 1.74%.The business had revenue of $1.33 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.31 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.08 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Under Armour updated its FY 2026 guidance to 0.100-0.110 EPS.
Under Armour Trading Up 17.4%
NYSE:UAA traded up $1.10 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $7.38. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 18,778,481 shares, compared to its average volume of 13,304,781. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $5.26 and a 200-day simple moving average of $5.19. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a current ratio of 1.69. Under Armour has a 1 year low of $4.13 and a 1 year high of $7.60. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -35.17, a PEG ratio of 6.73 and a beta of 1.83.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities research analysts have recently commented on UAA shares. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Under Armour from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Under Armour in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $6.20 price objective (up previously from $5.00) on shares of Under Armour in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Truist Financial set a $6.00 target price on shares of Under Armour in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, BTIG Research assumed coverage on shares of Under Armour in a report on Tuesday, October 14th. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Under Armour presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $6.44.
More Under Armour News
Here are the key news stories impacting Under Armour this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings beat and margin progress — UAA reported $0.09 EPS vs. a Zacks/consensus loss estimate of ($0.02) and revenue of $1.33B vs. $1.31B expected; management cited cost controls and restructuring that supported profitability. Under Armour (UAA) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Raised FY‑2026 EPS guidance materially above street expectations — UAA set FY26 EPS of $0.100–$0.110 vs. consensus ~ $0.05, which supports a re‑rating if management hits targets. UNDER ARMOUR REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2026 RESULTS; UPDATES FISCAL 2026 OUTLOOK
- Positive Sentiment: Unusual bullish options flow — traders bought ~20,228 call contracts (≈+209% vs. normal call volume), signaling speculative or hedged bullish interest that can amplify intraday upside. (No article link)
- Neutral Sentiment: Revenue dynamics mixed — revenue slightly beat estimates but was down ~5.2% year‑over‑year; the quarter showed stabilization (smaller‑than‑expected sales drop) but demand weakness persists. Under Armour posts smaller drop in quarterly sales on steady holiday demand
- Neutral Sentiment: Macro and tariff headwinds noted — coverage (WSJ/Proactive) flags tariff pressures and softer North America/Asia demand even as Outlook was nudged up; these are risks to margin and revenue sustainability. Under Armour Lifts Outlook Despite Tariff Pressures
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst skepticism remains — Telsey Advisory reaffirmed a “market perform” rating with a $5 price target (well below current trade), which could limit upside from institutional sellers or cautious investors. Benzinga
Insider Transactions at Under Armour
In other Under Armour news, major shareholder V Prem Et Al Watsa bought 13,182,469 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 30th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $5.12 per share, for a total transaction of $67,494,241.28. Following the acquisition, the insider owned 41,958,923 shares in the company, valued at approximately $214,829,685.76. This represents a 45.81% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Over the last quarter, insiders have acquired 42,448,155 shares of company stock worth $219,067,338. 15.60% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Under Armour
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. State of Wyoming purchased a new stake in shares of Under Armour during the 2nd quarter valued at about $44,000. Florida Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Under Armour during the second quarter worth $72,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Under Armour by 74.7% in the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 15,712 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,000 after buying an additional 6,717 shares during the last quarter. Quantitative Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Under Armour in the 3rd quarter valued at $79,000. Finally, United Services Automobile Association acquired a new position in shares of Under Armour in the 1st quarter valued at $83,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 34.58% of the company’s stock.
Under Armour Company Profile
Under Armour, Inc (NYSE: UAA) is a global designer, marketer and distributor of performance athletic apparel, footwear and accessories. The company’s product portfolio spans a range of categories including training and running shoes, performance apparel engineered to manage moisture and temperature, and a variety of accessories such as bags, socks and headwear. Under Armour positions its offerings to serve athletes at every level—from professionals to everyday fitness enthusiasts—by combining innovative fabrics, advanced footwear technology and functional design.
Founded in 1996 by Kevin Plank, a former University of Maryland football player, Under Armour initially gained recognition for its moisture-wicking T-shirts, which provided a lightweight alternative to traditional cotton.
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