Foot Locker Stock News

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Feil Organization, a premier national real estate investment firm, announced today that Foot Locker, Inc., a leading footwear and apparel retailer, has signed a 110,998-square-foot, long-term office lease to relocate its global headquarters to 570 Carillon Parkway, a premier Class A office property in the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida. “We're thrill...

NEW YORK , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), today announced that Mary Dillon, Chief Executive Officer, Mike Baughn, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Frank Bracken, President will present at the J.P. Morgan 11th Annual Retail Round Up Conference on Thursday, April 3rd at 8:00 a.m.

NEW YORK , March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) today announced that Franklin R. Bracken, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, has been named to the role of President, effective immediately.

I maintain a hold rating on FL due to concerns about the FY25 outlook outweighing recent positive achievements. 4Q24 earnings were strong with a 2.6% SSS growth, 300 bps gross margin expansion, and 126% adj EPS growth. Positive factors include significant digital traction, with digital comps up 12.4%, and an improved relationship with NKE boosting footwear sales.

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Foot Locker, Inc. reported its third consecutive quarter of ~2.5% comparable sales growth, with the flagship brand posting strong 5.5% comps and margins returning to normal levels. Despite positive trends, the stock is down 20-40% due to recession fears and previous overvaluation. Current valuation is 10-12x FY25 guidance. FY24 results showed strong core performance, especially in footwear, but...

Foot Locker's quarterly results missed Wall Street's expectations as total sales decreased due to Gen Alpha and Gen Z's "cautious" spending habits.

A common theme in recent earnings calls involving The Home Depot, Lowe's and Target has been the “cautious consumer” as shoppers are becoming more selective about their spending, often waiting for the right moment to make a purchase rather than buying impulsively.