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Adidas Golf Unit Stuck in Bunker as Hainer Decides What to Sell

Adidas will seek buyers for some or all of the company’s TaylorMade business. But it must determine what the money-losing asset is worth and who’d want it at a time when golf’s popularity has ebbed.

News & Analysis

Adidas Golf Unit Stuck in Bunker as Hainer Decides What to Sell

Adidas will seek buyers for some or all of the company’s TaylorMade business. But it must determine what the money-losing asset is worth and who’d want it at a time when golf’s popularity has ebbed.


Financial Markets

Adidas Profit Misses Estimates as Demand Lags Last Year’s Cup

Adidas AG reported profit that missed analysts’ estimates as the maker of Lionel Messi soccer cleats couldn’t match demand spurred by last summer’s World Cup.

Financial Markets

Adidas Profit Misses Estimates as Demand Lags Last Year’s Cup

Adidas AG reported profit that missed analysts’ estimates as the maker of Lionel Messi soccer cleats couldn’t match demand spurred by last summer’s World Cup.


News & Analysis

Adidas Looks to Football and Running Shoes for Growth

Adidas plans to double sales of running shoes and increase its Originals streetwear revenue by 50 percent through 2020, the company said at an investor presentation.

News & Analysis

Adidas Looks to Football and Running Shoes for Growth

Adidas plans to double sales of running shoes and increase its Originals streetwear revenue by 50 percent through 2020, the company said at an investor presentation.


News & Analysis

Adidas CEO Says Perella Will Help Establish Investor Intentions

Adidas' chief executive officer Herbert Hainer said the hiring of advisory firm Perella Weinberg Partners is aimed at establishing investors’ intentions amid interest from activist funds.

News & Analysis

Adidas CEO Says Perella Will Help Establish Investor Intentions

Adidas' chief executive officer Herbert Hainer said the hiring of advisory firm Perella Weinberg Partners is aimed at establishing investors’ intentions amid interest from activist funds.


Financial Markets

Adidas Under Fire From Investors Despite Strong Quarter

Adidas shareholders took aim at the management of the German sportswear company on Thursday, not convinced a new strategy would be enough to challenge the dominance of rival Nike.

Financial Markets

Adidas Under Fire From Investors Despite Strong Quarter

Adidas shareholders took aim at the management of the German sportswear company on Thursday, not convinced a new strategy would be enough to challenge the dominance of rival Nike.


Financial Markets

Adidas Earnings Top Estimates as Turnaround Plan Begins

Adidas AG reported first-quarter earnings that topped estimates as outgoing Chief Executive Officer Herbert Hainer lays the groundwork for a turnaround.

Financial Markets

Adidas Earnings Top Estimates as Turnaround Plan Begins

Adidas AG reported first-quarter earnings that topped estimates as outgoing Chief Executive Officer Herbert Hainer lays the groundwork for a turnaround.


Financial Markets

Adidas Boosts Shareholder Payout, Forecasts 15 Percent Profit Rise

Adidas AG forecast net income will grow about 15 percent on average each year through 2020 and pledged to pay out a bigger proportion of profit to shareholders.

Financial Markets

Adidas Boosts Shareholder Payout, Forecasts 15 Percent Profit Rise

Adidas AG forecast net income will grow about 15 percent on average each year through 2020 and pledged to pay out a bigger proportion of profit to shareholders.


News & Analysis

Adidas Seeks New Boss and Long-Term Strategy

As Adidas AG seeks new CEO, current boss Herbert Hainer asks for two more years to get the company back on track.

News & Analysis

Adidas Seeks New Boss and Long-Term Strategy

As Adidas AG seeks new CEO, current boss Herbert Hainer asks for two more years to get the company back on track.


Global Markets

Nike Earnings Beat Estimates as North American Sales Advance

Nike Inc., the world’s largest sporting- goods maker, posted third-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates, helped by demand in North America.

Global Markets

Nike Earnings Beat Estimates as North American Sales Advance

Nike Inc., the world’s largest sporting- goods maker, posted third-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates, helped by demand in North America.


News & Analysis

Adidas Forecasts 2015 Adjusted Profit Growth

Adidas AG predicted profit growth for this year that matched analysts’ predictions as the struggling German sportswear maker as it pours money into catching up to larger rival Nike Inc.  

News & Analysis

Adidas Forecasts 2015 Adjusted Profit Growth

Adidas AG predicted profit growth for this year that matched analysts’ predictions as the struggling German sportswear maker as it pours money into catching up to larger rival Nike Inc.