Amer Sports Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Upbeat Q3 Earnings

Core Insights - Amer Sports, Inc. reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 guidance above estimates [1][3] Financial Performance - The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 33 cents, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of 25 cents [1] - Quarterly sales reached $1.756 billion, reflecting a 30% year-over-year increase, surpassing the Street view of $1.710 billion [1] Segment Performance - All three segments performed exceptionally well, driven by strong growth in Salomon footwear, a reacceleration in Arc'teryx omni-comp, and solid growth from Wilson Tennis 360 and Winter Sports Equipment franchises [2] Guidance Update - Amer Sports raised its 2025 GAAP earnings guidance to a range of 88 cents to 92 cents per share, up from the previous range of 77 cents to 82 cents, now above the 78-cent analyst estimate [3] - The company also increased its 2025 sales forecast to $6.375 billion to $6.427 billion, compared to the previous range of $6.22 billion to $6.27 billion, aligning with the $6.361 billion consensus [3] Market Reaction - Following the earnings announcement, Amer Sports shares rose by 5% to trade at $34.98 [3] Analyst Ratings - Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $43 to $46 [5] - UBS analyst Jay Sole maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $52 to $54 [5]