Under Armour (NYSE:UAA) Announces Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.11 EPS

Under Armour (NYSE:UAA) issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.02) by $0.11, Briefing.com reports. The firm had revenue of $1.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.31 billion. Under Armour had a negative net margin of 1.74% and a positive return on equity of 1.27%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.08 earnings per share. Under Armour updated its FY 2026 guidance to 0.100-0.110 EPS.

Under Armour Stock Performance

Shares of UAA traded up $1.14 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $7.42. The company had a trading volume of 17,937,097 shares, compared to its average volume of 13,264,373. Under Armour has a 12 month low of $4.13 and a 12 month high of $7.60. The firm has a market cap of $3.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -35.30, a PEG ratio of 6.73 and a beta of 1.83. The business has a fifty day moving average of $5.26 and a 200-day moving average of $5.19. The company has a quick ratio of 1.10, a current ratio of 1.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32.

Insider Buying and Selling at Under Armour

In other news, major shareholder V Prem Et Al Watsa purchased 13,182,469 shares of Under Armour stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 30th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $5.12 per share, for a total transaction of $67,494,241.28. Following the purchase, the insider directly owned 41,958,923 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $214,829,685.76. This trade represents a 45.81% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders purchased a total of 42,448,155 shares of company stock worth $219,067,338 in the last 90 days. 15.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Under Armour

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in UAA. Royal Bank of Canada raised its position in Under Armour by 5.3% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 1,158,649 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,242,000 after purchasing an additional 58,701 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Under Armour by 33.1% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 328,746 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,055,000 after purchasing an additional 81,732 shares during the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association acquired a new position in shares of Under Armour during the 1st quarter worth $83,000. Creative Planning lifted its position in shares of Under Armour by 70.8% during the 2nd quarter. Creative Planning now owns 30,457 shares of the company’s stock worth $208,000 after buying an additional 12,620 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Prudential Financial Inc. lifted its position in shares of Under Armour by 27.0% during the 2nd quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 22,191 shares of the company’s stock worth $152,000 after buying an additional 4,718 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 34.58% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

UAA has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Argus upgraded Under Armour to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Under Armour from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 17th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $6.20 price objective (up from $5.00) on shares of Under Armour in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Telsey Advisory Group reissued a “market perform” rating and issued a $5.00 price target on shares of Under Armour in a research note on Friday. Finally, Guggenheim raised Under Armour to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $6.44.

Under Armour News Summary

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

About Under Armour

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.