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Q3 Bicycle Industry Stock Chart: Bike manufacturers had to cut back
Even though the long-term prospects of the bicycle sector are looking promising, it is currently operating in difficult terrain. This is also reflected by The Outdoor Industry Compass’ Q3 analysis of the bicycle industry stock market.
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USWE defies the challenges in Q1
USWE Sports AB, the parent company of USWE, Void Cycling and Giant Loop, has published its interim report for the first quarter ended June 30, 2023, showing growth and profit despite the difficult business environment. Net sales totaled 26.5 million Swedish kronor; an increase of 40 percent compared to the ...
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Q2 Bicycle Industry Stock Chart: Long-term outlook forecasts full recovery
In the current economic environment, the stock market – regardless of the sector – continues to be on a rollercoaster ride. This also applies to the bicycle stocks monitored by The Outdoor Industry Compass.
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USWE reports ongoing consumer demand in Q3 despite challenging macroeconomic conditions
Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, Swedish company USWE Sports AB’s net sales increased 27 percent in the third quarter (ending December 31, 2022). During the quarter, direct-to-consumer sales performed strongly, with demand for the group’s USWE, Giant Loop and Void brands increasing and online sales growing. However, distribution channels are still ...
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2022 bicycle stock chart development proves you can always do worse
Five are up, the majority are down. Compare your brand’s performance with our analysis of the 2022 bicycle stock market.
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USWE’s quarter marked by acquisitions, order cancellations
Swedish company USWE Sports AB, which launched as a public company on July 1, reported a net loss of 2.07 million Swedish kronor during the three months ended Sep. 30. Operating loss for the period was SEK 4.10 million (€386,200). Total revenues rose 98 percent year-over-year to SEK 25.37 million ...
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Bicycle Stocks Q3 2022: Weighed down by fear of global crash, yet 1/4 buck the downward trend
The Russian war against Ukraine is having such a major global impact that other issues, such as Covid, seem to be taking a back seat. The energy crisis forced by the war, combined with rising interest rates, inflation, and consequently weakening consumer demand and spending, could lead to a global recession – and even a global stock market crash.
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USWE nominates Frisk for board of directors
USWE Sports’ nomination committee has proposed the re-election of Mats Jacobson, Martin Kössler, Jenny Graflind and Joel Eklund as ordinary members, Jacobson as chairman of its board of directors. Current board member Fredrik Carling has declined his re-election. In addition, Helena Nordman-Knutson and Patrik Frisk were nominated for election as ...
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USWE acquires Oregon-based Giant Loop, opens U.S. subsidiary
Swedish company USWE Sports AB has agreed to acquire U.S. companies Giant Loop LLC and Armadillo Bag LLC, among the most successful brands in the soft-bag segment for the off-road market in the U.S. The fixed acquisition price totals approximately $3 million, of which roughly $1.5 million will be paid ...
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USWE sales up 88% in 2021, Q4 hit by geopolitical situation
Swedish company USWE Sports AB, which was founded in 2007 and went public on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in June 2021, said in its delayed report for Q4, which ended March 31, that, as before, the quarter was marked by problems related to the latest lockdown in China, ...
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Sport Import takes over distribution of USWE in ten European countries
The German bike wholesale specialist Sport Import has taken over the distribution of USWE bike backpacks from Sweden. USWE offers backpacks designed for biking that feature a patented shoulder strap technology that prevents the pack from moving too much. Sport Import will be responsible for distributing the packs in Germany, ...
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USWE Sports delays quarterly report due to Covid-related inventory postponement
Sweden-based USWE Sports AB, listed on the Stockholm-based Nasdaq First North Growth Market since last June, has delayed the release of its Q4 21/22 report (January to March 2022). Previously, the company had announced a May 12 publication date, postponed by the company at short notice, without providing an alternative ...
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Bicycle shares Q1 2022: Geopolitical situation puts pressure on the market
While global lockdowns, virus variants, inflation, zero interest rates, supply shortages or political crises could not harm last year’s upward trend in bicycle stocks, Russia’s attack on Ukraine has changed everything. The war is intensifying the surge in prices. Fears of supply shortages of gas and oil and other commodities ...
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USWE reports net sales growth of 119% in Q3
Swedish USWE Sports AB, founded in 2007 and listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market since June 2021, reported net sales of SEK 23.3 million (€2.19m) for its third quarter (ended Dec. 31, 2021), up 119 percent from SEK 10.7 million (€1.01m) in the year-ago period. Operating income before ...
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USWE hires product manager for softgoods
Swedish company USWE Sports AB, which was founded in 2007 and went public on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in June 2021, has hired Erica Brodin as its new product manager softgoods for the USWE and Void brands. She has 15 years of product development experience with brands such ...
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Green awareness provides greater tailwind for bike stocks in 2021
2021 had it all: on the one hand, more lockdowns, virus variants, inflation, zero or negative interest rates, supply bottlenecks, political crises, trade and other wars, etc. On the other hand, 2021 experienced a world stock market that trudged steadily upward. This also gave our 2021 cycling stock some major ...
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Good first semester for stock market newcomer USWE despite delivery problems in Q2
For the second quarter of 2021, ended Sept. 30, Swedish company USWE Sports AB, which was founded in 2007 and went public on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market on June 24 this year, reported an increase in net sales to 12.8 million Swedish kronor (€1.28m-$1.46m). Operating income before depreciation ...
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Global bicycle stocks: Demand remains strong, but supply chain prevents further highs
While falling infection rates and rising economic data helped our global bicycle stocks soar in the second quarter of 2021, a majority of our companies included in the Q3 overview had to adjust downwards in the third quarter. Demand remains high, yes, but the supply chain and some logistical issues ...
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USWE finalizes acquisition of VOID Cycling
USWE, the Swedish specialist for backpacks for two-wheeling, running and winter sports enthusiasts, has completed the acquisition of VOID Cycling that was previously announced in July. The company will be fully integrated into USWE Sports AB. Since signing the purchase agreement in July, USWE and the former owner, Tenson BV, ...
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USWE swings to Q1 profit as sales soar on demand surge
Swedish outdoor and sports brand USWE reported a jump of 253 percent in net sales to 29.3 million Swedish kronor (€2.86m-$3.37m) for the three months to June 30. It generated an operating profit before depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) of SEK 5.58 million (€0.55m-$0.64m), or a margin of 19 percent of ...