Stocks Rally On Pfizer Vaccine News

The broader stock market soared on Monday after drugmaker Pfizer said that an early look at data from its coronavirus vaccine shows it’s more than 90 percent effective. However, the majority of stocks in the active lifestyle space that have thrived amid the pandemic, including Peloton, saw sharp declines.

Callaway Golf Q3 Sales Climb 12 Percent

Callaway Golf Company reported net earnings in the third quarter ended September 30 rose 69 percent as sales grew 12 percent. The gains were driven by a 27 percent hike in golf equipment.

Clarus’ Q3 Revenues Expand 7 Percent

Clarus Corp. reported sales grew 7 percent in the third quarter and predicted its fourth-quarter sales would climb in the range of 11 percent to 13 percent. Black Diamond sales dropped 8 percent while Sierra Bullet’s sales soared 135 percent.

VF Corp. To Acquire Supreme

VF Corp. signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Supreme, the streetwear brand. Current investors, The Carlyle Group and Goode Partners are selling their stakes in the Supreme brand. VF said the Supreme brand offers a $1 billion global opportunity over time through international and DTC expansion.

Bass Pro’s Debt Ratings Upgraded

Moody’s raised the debt ratings of Bass Pro Group LLC.  The rating agency said Bass Pro has been resilient through the coronavirus pandemic as it reported positive sales momentum continuing through the third quarter following the initial temporary store closures at the onset of the outbreak.

SportChek’s Q3 Same-Store Sales Dip

Canadian Tire Corp. reported SportChek’s comparable sales growth declined 1.4 in the third quarter. On a constant-currency basis, Helly Hansen’s revenue decreased 0.9 percent.

Vista Outdoor’s Q2 Sales Jump 29 Percent

Vista Outdoor Inc. reported sales rose 29 percent in the second quarter ended September 27. Outdoor Products delivered 35 percent organic growth, and Shooting Sports gained 26 percent. E-commerce revenues doubled.