Crocs | CROX | Long at $98.00If the overall/long-term upward momentum continues, Crocs NASDAQ:CROX may be nearing bounce territory at $98 as it reaches the bottom of my selected historical simple moving average (SMA). While there may be a near-term downtrend to close out a few price gaps ($80s-$90s) below the current price, the stock looks incredibly poised for an upward move as the Santa Claus rally nears. Fundamentally, a P/E of 7x, low debt, and a low float (56M) with 7% short interest all works in the favor for this stock/company. Thus, at $98, NASDAQ:CROX is in a personal buy zone.
Target #1 = $110
Target #2 = $125
Target #3 = $135
Target #4 = $155 (long-term)
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Crocs (NASDAQ: $CROX) Strides into 2024 with Record Revenues
Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:CROX ) is making waves in the footwear industry, with a recent surge of over 20% in its stock value following the announcement of impressive early 2023 results. The company's CEO, Andrew Rees, revealed that 2023 was a robust year for Crocs, marked by a successful holiday season and notable market share gains for both the Crocs and Hey Dude brands.
Record-Breaking Performance in 2023:
Crocs projects a record-breaking revenue of approximately $3.95 billion for the full year 2023, showcasing a remarkable 11% growth compared to the previous year. This exceeds the company's earlier guidance of 10% to 11% growth. The Crocs brand itself achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing the $3 billion mark, experiencing growth exceeding 13%, while Hey Dude contributed approximately $949 million in revenues.
Financial Strength and Debt Reduction:
A key highlight of Crocs' performance is its strong free-cash flow generation, enabling the company to pay down a substantial $277 million in net debt during the fourth quarter of 2023. The full-year debt paydown amounted to an impressive $665 million. Such financial stability positions Crocs favorably for strategic investments and long-term growth.
2024 Outlook and Strategic Initiatives:
Looking ahead to 2024, Crocs anticipates a continued positive trajectory with revenue growth projected at 3% to 5% compared to 2023. The Crocs brand is expected to drive this growth, with an estimated 4% to 6% increase, while Hey Dude's revenues are projected to remain flat to slightly up.
CEO Andrew Rees emphasized the company's commitment to reinvesting its best-in-class margins into focused strategic investments. Notable initiatives include strong franchise management for the Crocs brand, introducing new products in 2024, including a promising new sandal franchise. Global growth, particularly in Asia, is anticipated, along with the expansion of Hey Dude's omnichannel strategy through the development of its outlet business.
Operational Efficiency and Margin Targets:
Crocs not only exceeded its fourth-quarter revenue expectations but also raised its full-year 2023 non-GAAP operating margin target to in excess of 27%. This reflects the company's operational efficiency and disciplined financial management.
Looking into 2024, Crocs expects further gross margin improvement over 2023, with plans to reinvest these gains into brand accretive and strategic SG&A investments. The result is an anticipated non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 25% for 2024.
Conclusion:
Crocs, Inc. is undoubtedly on a trajectory of success, backed by robust financial performance, debt reduction, and a strategic vision for the future. Investors and footwear enthusiasts alike have reason to be optimistic as Crocs continues to innovate, expand its market presence, and position itself for long-term, durable growth in 2024 and beyond.
CROX - Change in Trend and repeating history?Every time CROX closed above the range with high volume, a uptrend followed.
Will it be the same this time?
Fundamentally, they say, CROX is a steal.
Indeed, if I check the numbers and ratings, it shows me that CROX seem to be a really solid Company.
Although my prior analysis pointed to the Abyss, I now are more interested in a LT buy in CROX.
Let's wait for a high volume close above the range and then take a ride.
CROX - 5.65% Potential Profit - Ascending TriangleAscending Triangle broken out after a 6-month bull run. Some concerns regarding yesterday's 3% drop, or perhaps an opportunity. Hence my priority will be entering the Buy Limit price, although a Buy Stop will ensure I capture a potential run in case the price never pulls back.
- Target Entry $42.28 (Limit) or $42.73 (Stop)
- Target Stop Loss $41.67
- Target Exit $44.95
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- Note that I tend to adjust stop losses in order to secure profits early and preserve capital. This means that the target price is going to be achieved as long as there are no strong pullbacks that trigger my new adjusted stop loss