Hibbett Boosts Guidance As Q2 Far Exceeds Analyst Estimates

Hibbett Inc. raised its outlook for the year after reporting second-quarter results that came in well above Wall Street targets. Same-store sales declined 6.4 percent year over year but represented a surge of 72.8 percent compared to the second quarter of 2019.

Golf Rounds Played Slide In July

U.S. golf rounds played were down 3.9 percent in July 2021 against a surge in play in the year-ago period due to the pandemic, according to Golf Datatech. For the year-to-date period, rounds played are ahead 16.1 percent.

Under Armour Founder To Sell Stock

Kevin Plank, founder, executive chairman and brand chief of Under Armour, plans to sell up to 5 million shares of Under Armour stock, according to a regulatory filing.

Dick’s SG Hikes Outlook As Second Quarter Crushes Analyst Targets

Dick’s Sporting Goods strongly raised its guidance for 2021 after reporting second-quarter earnings that came in well above Wall Street targets. Sales in the quarter increased 20.7 percent compared to the second quarter of 2020 and increased 45.0 percent compared to the second quarter of 2019. The company also announced a special dividend of $5.50 per share, a 21 percent increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.4375 per share and an increase in its planned share repurchases to a minimum of $400 million.

Nordstrom Raises Revenue Forecast As Sales Revive

Nordstrom Inc. raised its guidance for the year after reporting second-quarter results that topped expectations. Core categories of shoes, apparel and accessories experienced the largest improvement in sales trends relative to the first quarter. In addition, sales in active, home and designer categories continued to grow versus 2019.