Foot Locker Stock Forum

Evercore ISI sees significant upside potential for Foot Locker, anticipating the strongest industry support for multi-brand athletic retail in a decade. The firm suggests Foot Locker is chasing demand again, potentially driving a 2H SSS improvement.

Foot Locker's falling ROCE and stock performance don't suggest multi-bagger potential. Despite reinvestment, significant earnings changes are absent. Market optimism about trend improvement seems low.

Foot Locker CEO, Mary Dillon, praises Cindy Carlisle's expertise in HR and business strategy, stating it will be a key asset for their Lace Up Plan and future growth.

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CFRA analyst Zachary Warring downgraded Foot Locker stock to strong sell from sell, citing an 'extreme' valuation after its recent doubling. He also noted the company's inconsistency in growing top- or bottom-line in the new retail environment.

Analysts opine that the company's Q4 performance met high expectations, but the future outlook is significantly below consensus. The expected improvement is in the latter half of 2024, with no immediate enhancement. The strategy of fewer, but larger and more productive stores, is deemed right despite near-term pain.