On July 10, Crocs rose 5.02% in regular trading, trading at $133.38/share, with turnover of $42.23 million. The rally was driven by a broad footwear sector advance coupled with concentrated analyst upgrades from multiple investment banks.
On the news front, Piper Sandler upgraded Crocs from neutral to overweight, raising its price target from $95 to $150. Baird similarly upgraded the stock to outperform, lifting its target from $115 to $150. Baird analysts noted that significantly lower oil prices are expected to boost consumer confidence, while full-price sales trends remain solid, positioning Crocs with a favorable market outlook.
The footwear sector broadly strengthened during the session, with Nike up 4.13%, On Holding up 3.18%, Birkenstock up 2.23%, Steven Madden up 2.22%, and Deckers Outdoor up 1.81%. Crocs is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings on July 30, with consensus EPS estimates at approximately $4.30.
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