Sales of Ugg-owner Deckers (DECK) got a major boost from its increasingly popular French cushioned running shoe brand called Hoka.
Analysts have now upgraded their rating for Deckers from neutral to positive and also raised its price target for the stock from $161 to $169. Shares of Deckers have overall rose more than 4% to around $144 per share, with the stock generally rallying about 45% during the course of past year.
The shoe line is gaining fast popularity among youngsters who now prefer to wear running shoes not just to the gym but all-day. Further, its partnerships with upcoming retailers like Engineered Garments and Outdoor Voices have also added visibility of the product to millennials.
Recently rapper Kanye West was spotted wearing a Hoka boot and the image raked up online sales to another level. Analysts say that the photo sent off a ‘Hoka effect’.
Analysts now expect that Hoka brand will cross $300 million in sales by 2021 and $500 million by 2025. Over the last three years, revenue has increased by almost 40% ,and the owners are confirmed that the future looks good for them.
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where DECK advanced for three days, in of 357 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on December 19, 2024. You may want to consider a long position or call options on DECK as a result. In of 86 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 282 cases where DECK Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The 10-day RSI Indicator for DECK moved out of overbought territory on December 18, 2024. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 46 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 68 cases where DECK's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for DECK turned negative on December 18, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 52 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 52 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where DECK declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
DECK broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 22, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 80, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. DECK’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: DECK's P/B Ratio (11.351) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (3.051). P/E Ratio (33.628) is within average values for comparable stocks, (28.555). DECK's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.991). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.036) among similar stocks. DECK's P/S Ratio (5.921) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (1.481).
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a distributor of footwear, apparel and accessories
Industry ApparelFootwear