Consumer Goods Sector Announced Earnings Results, Partnerships, Anniversary Celebrations and Prestigious Awards - Research Report on Nike, Deckers, Steven Madden, Coty, and Crocs

NEW YORK, October 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE), Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NASDAQ: DECK), Steven Madden, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SHOO), Coty Inc. (NYSE: COTY), and Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Nike Inc. Research Report

On September 26, 2013, Nike Inc. (Nike) reported its financial results for Q1 FY 2014 (period ended August 31, 2013). Revenue increased 7.7% YoY to $7.0 billion. Net income came in at $780 million or $0.86 per diluted share, compared to $567 million or $0.63 per diluted share in Q1 FY 2013. Commenting on the results, President and CEO Mark Parker said, "We had a great first quarter driven by our unrelenting commitment to delivering innovative products and services to athletes around the world. Our powerful portfolio of businesses combined with unmatched leadership and resources allows us to capitalize on opportunities that drive long-term value for our shareholders. I am more excited than ever about our potential to continue to innovate with purpose, and fuel NIKE's growth." The Full Research Report on Nike Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/8394_NKE]

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Deckers Outdoor Corp. Research Report

On September 26, 2013, Deckers Outdoor Corp. (Deckers) announced that UGG Australia, the Company's global brand recognized for its iconic classic sheepskin boots, marked its 35th anniversary in September 2013. Deckers stated that the worldwide celebration will focus on the year 1978, when the brand arrived on the beaches of Southern California and changed the way the world thought about sheepskin. UGG Brand President, Constance X. Rishwain said, "It's been 35 years since UGG was introduced to America. Since then, UGG has evolved far beyond a fad, and the brand has become synonymous with luxurious comfort all around the globe." The Full Research Report on Deckers Outdoor Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/e268_DECK]

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Steven Madden, Ltd. Research Report

On September 19, 2013, Steven Madden, Ltd. (Steven Madden) announced the Company's partnership with multi-platinum recording R&B sensation Keyshia Cole to release a special collection of Steve Madden shoes. According to the Company, the line features seven heeled styles, ranging from pumps to booties to tall boots. Steven Madden also claimed that the exciting prints and colors, along with the platform and cut-out details, make the collection truly unique and showcase the collaboration between Steve Madden and Keyshia Cole's style. The Full Research Report on Steven Madden, Ltd. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/5d0e_SHOO]

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Coty Inc. Research Report

On September 17, 2013, Coty Inc. (Coty) reported its financial results for full-year FY 2013 (period ended June 30, 2013). During the year, net revenue increased 0.8% YoY to $4.6 billion. Net income attributable to Coty was $168.0 million or $0.42 per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to Coty of $324.4 million or $0.87 per diluted share in FY 2012. Commenting on the results, CEO Michele Scannavini said, "Coty delivered another year of positive financial performance. Our increase in net revenues was driven by growth in our Fragrances and Color Cosmetics segments as well as positive developments across all regions, particularly the emerging markets. Operating and net income grew faster than revenues, contributing to margin expansion and demonstrating our ongoing focus on operational efficiency. We continue to show strong ability to convert earnings into cash, enabling us to keep investing to support our growth. We remain committed to our long term strategy to grow revenues in line or faster than the markets and segments where we compete, and to grow earnings faster than sales, driving continuous margin expansion." The Full Research Report on Coty Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/1c20_COTY]

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Crocs, Inc. Research Report

On September 26, 2013, Crocs, Inc. (Crocs) announced that the Company was recently recognized with two national awards for achievements in innovation and product development. On September 16, 2013, Dale Bathum, Crocs' Chief Product Officer, was awarded the Gold Stevie for Product Development/Management Executive of the Year by the American Business Awards, while on September 20, 2013, the Company's focus on innovation was honored as Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) named Crocs as Innovative Company of the Year during the annual CGT Consumer Goods Growth & Innovation Forum. The Full Research Report on Crocs, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/2262_CROX]

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