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

Under Armour (NYSE:UAA) released its quarterly earnings results 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 for 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 firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.08 EPS. Under Armour updated its FY 2026 guidance to 0.100-0.110 EPS.

Under Armour Stock Up 20.5%

Shares of NYSE UAA opened at $7.57 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $3.25 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.20, a PEG ratio of 7.70 and a beta of 1.83. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $5.32 and its 200-day simple moving average is $5.18. Under Armour has a 12-month low of $4.13 and a 12-month high of $7.60. The company has a current ratio of 1.69, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32.

Trending Headlines about Under Armour

Here are the key news stories impacting Under Armour this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results beat expectations: Under Armour reported EPS of $0.09 vs. a consensus loss of ($0.02) and revenue of $1.33B vs. ~$1.31B — management credited cost controls and assortment simplification for the outperformance. UNDER ARMOUR REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2026 RESULTS; UPDATES FISCAL 2026 OUTLOOK
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised FY2026 EPS guidance to $0.10–$0.11 (well above prior consensus of ~$0.05), signaling confidence in margins from restructuring and cost discipline — a clear catalyst for bullish positioning. Under Armour lifts full year outlook as turnaround takes shape
• Positive Sentiment: Heavy call buying: options activity showed unusually large call purchases (~20,228 calls, +209% vs. normal), suggesting speculative or hedge-driven bullish interest that amplified the move higher.
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue still declined year-over-year (about -5.2%), but the drop was smaller than feared as holiday demand stabilized — this is supportive but keeps growth questions intact. Under Armour posts smaller drop in quarterly sales on steady holiday demand
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings-call commentary flagged ongoing headwinds (tariffs, softer North America demand) but emphasized progress from restructuring and inventory discipline — mixed operational signals to watch in coming quarters. Under Armour, Inc. (UAA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: North America sales slid and tariff pressures are pressuring margins — these are recurring execution risks that could limit upside if consumer demand softens further. Under Armour lifts annual forecasts as turnaround slows N America sales slide
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst skepticism remains: Telsey Advisory reaffirmed a “market perform” rating with a $5 price target (well below the current market level), highlighting that some sell‑side analysts see limited upside until revenue trends improve. Benzinga: Telsey Advisory Group note

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, major shareholder V Prem Et Al Watsa purchased 13,182,469 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 30th. The shares were bought at an average price of $5.12 per share, for a total transaction of $67,494,241.28. Following the acquisition, the insider directly owned 41,958,923 shares in the company, valued at $214,829,685.76. This trade represents a 45.81% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Over the last ninety days, insiders acquired 42,448,155 shares of company stock worth $219,067,338. Insiders own 15.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Under Armour

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. State of Wyoming acquired a new position in Under Armour during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $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. increased its holdings in Under Armour by 74.7% in the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 15,712 shares of the company’s stock valued at $78,000 after buying an additional 6,717 shares during the last quarter. Quantitative Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Under Armour in the third quarter valued at $79,000. Finally, United Services Automobile Association purchased a new stake in Under Armour during the 1st quarter worth about $83,000. 34.58% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have issued reports on UAA shares. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Under Armour from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 17th. Evercore reduced their price target on Under Armour from $5.00 to $4.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, November 7th. William Blair upgraded Under Armour to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Truist Financial set a $6.00 target price on shares of Under Armour in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $6.20 target price (up previously from $5.00) on shares of Under Armour in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $6.44.

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.