"Anyway, anthropegenic global warming is a crock. We're probably heading for cooler times"
Agree right up to this statement..
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"Anyway, anthropegenic global warming is a crock. We're probably heading for cooler times"
Agree right up to this statement..
Yep right on cue Kathmandu winter sale has just hit my inbox.The sale that more and more people are realising isn't a sale but normal suggested retail prices(my opinion) except that its a kathmandu brand so no one will ever be able to prove it. still if it works all good but surely each time they have a sale more people opt out in a law of diminishing numbers? i bought a way better jacket (Puma) for less at Farmers at their 30% off sale but it was actually the recco retail price cause i looked on Puma Nz; still way cheaper than Kathmandu equiv sale price imo.
Just checked out a few websites for "running" jackets and I have to say theres not much in it really. I would argue that Puma is targeting the value segment of the market and they do seem to offer great price points (but not exclusively). I assume Kath would say they're largely positioning themselves with a more technical product design angle. Either way they seem to know what they're doing - whenever I'm at the weekend veg market on a cold morning its interesting to note the many Kathmandu, Macpac etc etc jackets that everyone seems to own.
http://store.nike.com/nz/en_gb/pw/me...7puZobr?ipp=69
http://nz.puma.com/mens/clothing/jackets-outerwear.html
http://www.macpac.co.nz/mens/jackets...hell-windproof
http://www.adidas.co.nz/men-jackets
http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/mens/jack...l-jackets.html
Sure ihas been avery successful brand ; unquestionable; i do question how long they can keep it there and suggest the diminishing returns with age/time theme needs to be watched.A bit of copycat happening too re other stores starting to add more technical type labels polishing up polyester into all sorts of super fabrics etc.
There is quality mixed in at Farmers now.My (not a running jacket) insulated jacket similar to Kathmandu Exmoor ("on Sale) for $250, mine with thinsulate etc re $130 or so, big difference. I dislike down as its bulky,useless when wet and needs careful dryng to get the loft back.And think about those ducks and geese; how many times do they get liveplucked in their lifetime:ohmy:.
[QUOTE And think about those ducks and geese; how many times do they get liveplucked in their lifetime:ohmy:.[/QUOTE]
Ha, once!
http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/articles/...g-of-down.html
FN Arena reports that Macquaries have upgraded Kathmandu:
"Macquarie rates KMD as Upgrade to Outperform from Neutral (1) - Kathmandu has reported sales year to date are up 2.6%. FY17 earnings targets are upgraded, with a range of $49-53m now expected.
Macquarie had expected the late start to winter and warm Easter put the earnings risk to the downside. While the second half performance appears to have validated management's strategies the broker believes questions may arise about the sustainability of the turnaround.
Still, with the stock trading at a 20% discount to the previous bid price the broker upgrades to Outperform from Neutral. Target rises to $1.70 from $1.60.
Target price is $1.70 Current Price is $1.47 Difference: $0.235 If KMD meets the Macquarie target it will return approximately 16% (excluding dividends, fees and charges). Current consensus price target is $1.60, suggesting upside of 9.0%(ex-dividends)The company's fiscal year ends in July.
Forecast for FY16:
Macquarie forecasts a full year FY16 dividend of 8.25 cents and EPS of 15.50 cents .At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 5.63%. At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 9.45. How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?
Current consensus EPS estimate is 14.3, implying annual growth of N/A.Current consensus DPS estimate is 8.4, implying a prospective dividend yield of 5.7%.Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 10.2.Forecast for FY17:
Macquarie forecasts a full year FY17 dividend of 10.09 cents and EPS of 16.23 cents .At the last closing share price the estimated dividend yield is 6.88%. At the last closing share price the stock's estimated Price to Earnings Ratio (PER) is 9.03. How do these forecasts compare to market consensus projections?
Current consensus EPS estimate is 16.2, implying annual growth of 13.3%.Current consensus DPS estimate is 10.2, implying a prospective dividend yield of 7.0%.Current consensus EPS estimate suggests the PER is 9.0.
This company reports in NZD. All estimates have been converted into AUD by FNArena at present FX values. Market Sentiment: 0.3 All consensus data are updated until yesterday. FNArena's consensus calculations require a minimum of three sources "
Ha, once!
Thats great that Kathmandu make sure their source plucks from dead ducks/geese. hell who hasn't got a down duvet; makes one think though.
Weather has turned a bit colder too so good luck to holders.
http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/articles/...g-of-down.html[/QUOTE]
Not sure the Goose sees this as the best option though! LOL
See Her Majesty couldn't resist the sudden surge in the KMD share price the other day and sold a million odd shares
Probably heard that no winter in NZ this year
Fall-winter season is more important for KMD's earnings than spring-summer, so they obviously need to have a good season. But Australia represents almost 65% of their sales so ..... how cold is it in Melbourne this year?
I do wonder though if we have reached peak puffer jacket coverage. Every second person in Auckland seems to own a Kathmandu or Macpac. I wonder if they've ridden that wave as far as it goes...........