On Oct. 31, Rule Breakers selection Under Armour (NASDAQ:UARM) released its first-quarter earnings for the period ended Sept. 30.

  • EPS of $0.32 included a $0.05 benefit from a state tax credit.
  • Footwear accounted for 6% of year-to-date sales.
  • Gross margin improved, mainly because of sourcing initiatives.
  • Long-term debt was reduced by 87% to $4 million.
  • The company believes it will exceed its 20%-25% growth targets in 2007.

(Figures in millions, except per-share data)

Income Statement Highlights

Avg. Est.

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Sales

$119

$128

$87

47.5%

Net Profit

--

$16

$8

90.4%

EPS

$0.25

$0.32

$0.20

60%

Diluted Shares

--

50

39

26.1%



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Margin Checkup

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change*

Gross Margin

50.63%

49.61%

1.02

Operating Margin

17.21%

16.72%

0.49

Net Margin

12.50%

9.68%

2.82

*Expressed in percentage points.

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Balance Sheet Highlights

Assets

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Cash + ST Invest.

$44

$0.3

Big %

Accounts Rec.

$90

$59

52.8%

Inventory

$75

$50

49.1%



Liabilities

Q3 2006

Q3 2005

Change

Accounts Payable

$61

$45

35.6%

Long-Term Debt

$4

$27

(86.7%)



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Cash Flow Highlights

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