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HANDELSBLATT, Dienstag, 27. November 2007, 11:54 Uhr
Aktie unter der Lupe

Fossil drückt auf das Tempo
Von Anette Kiefer

Die Weihnachtszeit ist für die Uhren- und Schmuckindustrie die Hauptsaison. Damit entscheidet sich auch für den US-Händler Fossil, wie er im Gesamtjahr abschneidet. Die Chancen stehen gut – bereits im kürzlich abgelaufenen Quartal lagen die Ergebnisse über den Erwartungen der Journalisten.

STUTTGART. Der Gewinn bei Fossil stieg um 41 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahresquartal, und die gute Bilanz löste einen Run auf die Aktie aus: Mit rund 42,50 Dollar erreichte die Aktie in dieser Woche ein neues Allzeithoch. Wer sich seine Titel im vergangenen November beim Jahrestiefstand zugelegt hatte, verzeichnete damit einen Gewinn von mehr als 100 Prozent.

Fast noch erfreulicher präsentieren sich derzeit die Aussichten für die kommenden Jahre, sagen Experten. Denn das Aufwärtspotenzial bei Fossil sei noch lange nicht erschöpft. Bis zum Jahr 2012 will das Unternehmen den Umsatz mehr als verdoppeln. Im laufenden vierten Quartal dürften die Texaner wieder entsprechend starke Zahlen vorlegen, prognostiziert Elizabeth Montgomery von der Bank Cowen & Co.

Fossils Kerngeschäft waren lange Zeit die eigenen Kreationen: Uhren, Schmuck, Lederwaren und Accessoires, die stark auf Silber und Edelstahl setzen und häufig dem Stil der 50er-, 60er- und 70er-Jahre nachempfunden sind. Doch auch die gemeinsam mit den Modehäusern Giorgio Armani und Burberry entworfenen Designs sowie die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Disney-Konzern zahlen sich für die Texaner aus.

Experten erwarten, dass der Verkauf auch über das Weihnachtsgeschäft hinaus gut läuft. "Der Gewinn je Aktie wird weiter steigen, genau wie der Aktienkurs“, sagt Analyst Brad Stephens von Morgan Keegan. Fossil baue sein Geschäftsmodell gerade um. In Zukunft wolle man sich stärker auf den internationalen Bereich konzentrieren, das werde die Gewinne hochtreiben. Bereits jetzt erzielt Fossil mit seinen Uhren, die in vielen Ländern stark im modischen Trend liegen, rund die Hälfte des Unternehmensumsatzes außerhalb der USA.

Vor allem in Europa und Asien sind Fossils Produkte begehrt. Im vergangenen Quartal stieg der europäische Umsatz um fast 20 Prozent, wobei der Währungs-Umrechnungseffekt durch den starken Euro bereits herausgerechnet ist. In anderen Gebieten verkaufte Fossil bis zu 40 Prozent mehr Ware als im Vorjahresquartal, hieß es. Diese Tendenz soll sich in den kommenden Jahren noch verstärken: Die Einnahmen in Europa machten im vergangenen Jahr ein Drittel des Gesamtumsatzes aus, in den nächsten fünf Jahren soll dieser Umsatzanteil auf 36 Prozent zulegen.

Damit das Geschäft auch weiter wächst, baut die Uhrenfirma ihre Präsenz stark aus: Im kommenden Jahr will sie bis zu 85 neue Läden aufmachen. Mit ihrer Strategie will sie bis zum Jahr 2015 ein jährliches Wachstum von mehr als zwölf Prozent erreichen. Auch deshalb vergibt Analyst John Rouleau von Wachovia Capital Markets das Anlageurteil "Überdurchschnittlich“ (Outperform). Vier von sechs Banken raten zum Kauf, zwei zum halten der Aktie.

Ein weiterer Pluspunkt aus Sicht der Experten: Fossil konzentriert sich inzwischen auf eine neue Zielgruppe. Statt Teenager sprechen die Produkte, und auch die Werbung jetzt verstärkt junge Erwachsene zwischen 20 und 39 an. Mit Erfolg, sagt William Baldwin von Baldwin Anthony Securities: "Als die Umstellung kam, hat das Unternehmen eine Durststrecke durchgemacht, aber inzwischen sind sie am Ziel angekommen“, sagte er dem Online-Finanzdienst Forbes Market Scan.

Kursverbesserungen können sich Anleger auch davon erhoffen, dass der Konzern den Rückkauf von mehr als zwei Millionen ausstehenden Aktien plant.

[Frnkli]

Klingt alles sehr positiv,

vielleicht zu positiv im Himblick privater Konsum USA - Subcrime.

Oder bleiben Titel wie Fossil von diesem Trend weittesgehend unberührt.

Ich für meinen Teil sehe Fossil sehr positiv.


Mfg

Frnkli

[Frnkli]

Hallo Fossil Gemeinde:

27.11.07 Nasdaq (Schluß)

41,80 USD - 2,05 USD -4,68%

Volumen: 1770700 Stück

So sehen die Vorgaben von drüben aus.

Hat keiner eine Meinung zu Fossil?

Mfg
Frnkli

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28. November 2007, 08:22 Uhr
Konjunktur
Miese Kauflaune bedroht Weihnachtsgeschäft
Weihnachten steht vor der Tür, doch das Geschäft könnte schwieriger als erwartet werden, denn die Kauflaune der Deutschen hat sich eingetrübt. Vor allem bei größeren Anschaffungen zeigen sich die Verbraucher zurückhaltender. Doch die heute veröffentlichte GfK-Umfrage enthält auch einen Lichtblick.

Die Deutschen gehen mit gedämpfter Kauflaune ins Weihnachtsgeschäft. Ein Grund dafür seien die hohen Lebensmittel- und Energiepreise, teilte die Nürnberger Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung (GfK) mit. Die im November befragten 2000 Verbraucher seien zudem verunsichert, ob sich die Preisspirale noch weiter drehen wird. Der Indikator für das Konsumklima unter den Verbrauchern, den die GfK monatlich ermittelt, sank daher auf 4,3 Zähler von 4,8 Punkten im Vormonat. Dennoch werde der private Konsum dieses Jahr noch einen bescheidenen Beitrag zum Wachstum leisten.

Ein ähnlich niedriger Wert wurde laut GfK zuletzt im Juni 2005 mit minus 25,8 Punkten gemessen. "Die Deutschen sind historisch gesehen bei Preiserhöhungen sehr empfindlich“, sagte GfK-Autor Dirk Mörsdorf. Erst wenn die Diskussion um weitere Preissteigerungen aufhöre, könne die Kauflaune wieder an Schwung gewinnen. Davon hänge auch ab, wie das Weihnachtsgeschäft ausfalle. "Aus unserer Sicht kann das Weihnachtsgeschäft gut werden, wenn nicht weiter an der Preisschraube gedreht wird“, sagte der GfK-Forscher.
Trotz einer deutlich verbesserten Lage am Arbeitsmarkt ließ auch die Kauflaune für größere Anschaffungen deutlich nach: Der entsprechende Wert sackte im November auf minus 21,8 Zähler von minus 12,9 Punkten im Oktober ab. Auch die Konjunkturaussichten werden skeptischer beurteilt. Die Deutschen sehen den Aufschwung zwar noch intakt, jedoch mit nachlassender Kraft. Der entsprechende Indikator büßte im Vergleich zum Vormonat um 15 Punkte auf 24,1 Zähler ein. Damit liegt er aber immer noch deutlich über dem Vorjahr.

Das GfK-Barometer, das diese Erwartungen misst, fiel um 15 Punkte auf 24,1 Zähler. "Die während des Sommers 2007 gezeigte Euphorie der Bundesbürger hinsichtlich der weiteren wirtschaftlichen Entwicklung in Deutschland weicht einer eher nüchternen Betrachtungsweise“, resümierte die GfK. Insgesamt liegt das Konsumklima nach Einschätzung der Experten trotz der anhaltenden Verschlechterung aber noch in einem "positiven Bereich“.

Einen Lichtblick lieferte allerdings die Einkommenserwartung: Sie legte im November nach zuletzt fünf Monaten mit Verlusten ein wenig zu - von minus 0,7 auf genau Null. "Diese Stabilisierung könnte ein Hinweis darauf sein, dass die positiven Rahmenbedingungen, wie ein verbesserter Arbeitsmarkt sowie ein gute Einkommensentwicklung, wieder an Gewicht gewinnen“, schrieb die GfK zu ihrer Umfrage. Die nächste Studie wird am 20 Dezember veröffentlicht.

Die Welt vom 29.11.07

Sieht für Kernland der EU nicht sehr erfreulich aus. USA mit seiner Imobielienkriese lässt auch weniger Optimismus zu. Bleibt noch Fernost wo Fossil auch gut aufgestellt ist.

Mfg
Frnkli

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Freundlicher Ausklang in den USA:

43,34USD +0,92USD +2,17%

Volumen USA: 1.021400 Mill. Stück

So sah es in den letzten Tagen in D. aus:

30.11.2007 29,20 97 plus
29.11.2007 28,50 400 plus
28.11.2007 28,40 250 minus
27.11.2007 28,66 1.384 plus
26.11.2007 28,09 plus

Mfg
Frnkli

[Frnkli]

Hey Leute keiner hier ne Meinung?

Monolog ist langweilig.

Nun los traut euch schon.

[Frnkli]

AP
Fossil COO Sells Shares
Thursday December 6, 3:35 pm ET
Fossil Chief Operating Officer Michael W. Barnes Sells 70,872 Shares

NEW YORK (AP) -- The president and chief operating officer of watch maker Fossil Inc. sold 70,872 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

In a Form 4 filed with the SEC Wednesday, Michael W. Barnes reported he sold the shares Friday for $42.86 to $43.11 apiece.

Insiders file Form 4s with the SEC to report transactions in their companies' shares. Open market purchases and sales must be reported within two business days of the transaction.

Fossil is based in Richardson, Texas.

Quelle:http://us.rd.yahoo.com/finance/news/apf/SIG=10kfmofol/*http:…

Na, wenn einer der Chef´s (COO) anfängt Shares zu versilbern, dann werden wir wohl in absehbarer Zeit im Kurs korrigieren.

In USA war bei insgesamt freundlichen Verlauf davon nichts zu spüren.

Schlußkurs: 44,87USD +1,18USD +2,70%
Volumen: 730800 Stücke

Mfg
Frnkli

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Source: Fossil, Inc.
Fossil, Inc. Appoints Jeffrey N. Boyer, Elysia Holt Ragusa and James E. Skinner to Its Board of Directors

RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 20, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil, Inc. (Nasdaq:FOSL) announced the appointment of Jeffrey N. Boyer, Elysia Holt Ragusa and James E. Skinner to its Board of Directors effective December 20, 2007. With the appointments, the size of the Company's Board of Directors is thirteen (13) members, including nine (9) independent directors and four (4) members of senior management.

Kosta Kartsotis, Chief Executive Officer of the Company said, "We are delighted to have Jeffrey Boyer, Elysia Ragusa and James Skinner join the Fossil Board, adding to its diversity and strength. Their significant accomplishments and strong business acumen are expected to contribute solidly to our Company, as we continue to execute our growth strategies."

Mr. Boyer serves as President and Chief Financial Officer of Michaels Stores, Inc. He has been with Michaels since 2003 and has also held the positions of Executive Vice President and Co-President. Prior to joining Michaels, he served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Kmart Corporation. From 1996 until 2001, he held multiple positions with Sears, Roebuck & Company, advancing to the post of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He also served in multiple top-level capacities with the Pillsbury Company and Kraft General Foods. Mr. Boyer began his career as an accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers in 1980.

Ms. Ragusa currently serves as President, Corporate Services-East Staubach Holdings, Inc., overseeing all Staubach North American Corporate Services Operations from Phoenix to Boston. She is a member of both the Executive Committee and The Staubach Company's Board of Directors. Ms. Ragusa served as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Staubach Company from July of 2001 until June of 2007. Prior to her role as President and Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Ragusa was President of The Staubach Company's Southwest Corporate Services Division. Ms. Ragusa serves on the Board of Directors of Palm Harbor Homes and is also a member of the Dallas Citizens Council, International Women's Forum, the Dallas County Community College Foundation Board and the University of Texas McCombs School of Business Advisory Board.

Mr. Skinner serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. From 2001 until October 2007, he held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. He served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CapRock Communications Corp. in 2000. From 1991 until 2000, Mr. Skinner served in several positions with CompUSA Inc., including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer beginning in 1994. Mr. Skinner also served as a partner with Ernst & Young from 1987 until 1991.

About Fossil

Fossil is a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. The Company's principal offerings include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry sold under proprietary and licensed brands, handbags, small leather goods, belts, sunglasses, and apparel. In the watch and jewelry product category, the Company's offerings include a diverse portfolio of globally recognized proprietary and licensed brand names under which its products are marketed. The Company's extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points allows it to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis. The Company's products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores, and specialty watch and jewelry stores in the U.S. and in over 90 countries worldwide through 21 company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and a network of approximately 56 independent distributors. The Company also distributes its products in over 230 company owned and operated retail stores and through the Company's e-commerce website at www.fossil.com, where certain product, press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available.

The Fossil, Inc. logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3296

CONTACT: Fossil, Inc.
Mike Kovar, Chief Financial Officer
[phone]

Integrated Corporate Relations
Investor Relations:
Allison Malkin
[phone]

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Es war leider zu erwarten gewesen.

AP
Fossil Shares Fall After Downgrade
Wednesday January 2, 12:18 pm ET
Fossil Shares Decline As Analyst Downgrades, Calling Stock Too Expensive

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of wristwatch and accessories maker Fossil Inc. fell Wednesday, after an analyst downgraded the stock to "Neutral" from "Buy", calling it too expensive.

In a client note, PiperJaffray analyst Neely J.N. Tamminga said Fossil shares have traded near or above her price target of $42 for the past eight weeks, but added she was reluctant to either raise the company's earnings outlook or the price target given the current retail environment.

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Consumers are being pressured to curb discretionary spending due to a housing slump, credit problems and high food and gas prices.

"While we believe Fossil remains a top-of-mind brand and has significant opportunity to continue to grow its global market share ... we believe current stock price levels are already pricing in a substantial 'beat' in the fourth quarter," the analyst wrote.

Tamminga noted that Fossil's fourth-quarter guidance assumed no change in the spot rate of the U.S. dollar versus foreign currencies. However, since then, the dollar as appreciated by 4 percent relative to the British pound and depreciated by 1 percent relative to the euro.

That suggests "upside to gross margin trends may not be as marked as in prior periods," Tamminga wrote.

She said she would be purchase the stock if it was trading in the mid-$30 range.

Shares fell $3.47, or 8.3 percent, to $38.51 during midday trading. The stock has traded between $20.98 and $46.25 over the past year.

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Source: Fossil, Inc.
Fossil, Inc. Announces Participation in Investor Conferences

RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 14, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil, Inc. (Nasdaq:FOSL) announced today that the Company will be presenting at both The Cowen 6th Annual Consumer Conference and the 10th Annual ICR XChange Conference in January.

The presentation for The Cowen and Company 6th Annual Consumer Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time at The Westin New York at Times Square. The presentation for the 10th Annual ICR XChange is scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and Spa in Dana Point, California. President and Chief Operating Officer, Mike Barnes and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mike Kovar will provide an overview of the Company's business model, growth strategies and financial highlights at both presentations.

About Fossil

Fossil is a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. The Company's principal offerings include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry sold under proprietary and licensed brands, handbags, small leather goods, belts, sunglasses, and apparel. In the watch and jewelry product category, the Company's offerings include a diverse portfolio of globally recognized proprietary and licensed brand names under which its products are marketed. The Company's extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points allows it to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis. The Company's products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores, and specialty watch and jewelry stores in the U.S. and in over 90 countries worldwide through 22 company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and a network of approximately 56 independent distributors. The Company also distributes its products in over 200 company owned and operated retail stores and through the Company's e-commerce website at www.fossil.com, where certain product, press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available.

The Fossil, Inc. logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3296

CONTACT: Fossil, Inc.
Mike Kovar, Chief Financial Officer
[phone]

ICR
Investor Relations
Allison Malkin
[phone]

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Interessanter Artikel.

17.01.2008 08:19
Fossil Inc to enter India independently after planned Rajesh jv cancelled

MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - Fossil Inc, (News) a US-based maker of fashion watches and accessories, will enter India on its own after the dissolution of a proposed retailing joint venture with India's Rajesh Exports, The Economic Times reported.

The dissolution of the joint venture was a negotiated and friendly affair as Rajesh Exports wanted to stay focused on scaling up its own retail business, the daily said.

Rajesh Mehta, chairman of Rajesh Exports, told The Economic Times, 'The objective of the JV was to get Fossil's product to be sold through our Subh and Laabh stores and also to try to distribute our products in the international markets through Fossil... The entire benefit of the arrangement will be intact even without a JV.'

Last year, Fossil and Rajesh Exports entered into a 50:50 partnership which was expected to bring in several watch brands such as Marc Jacobs, DKNY, Emporio Armani and Zodiac, besides Fossil's own products, the report said.

In another report, The Economic Times said Hong Kong-based apparel and accessory retailer Giordano International Ltd will pick up 51 pct in Giordano Fashions (India) Pvt Ltd, a company set up to establish Giordano stores in India.

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SOURCE: ORBID Corporation

Jan 22, 2008 11:34 ET
ORBID Corporation Announces Extension of Secure Product Protection Agreement With Fossil

Multi-Year Deal to Expand Diversion Control and Support Brand Protection Strategy

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - January 22, 2008) - ORBID Corporation, Inc., the leading provider of fingerprint/Unique Identity (UID) solutions for cost-effectively and securely guaranteeing the authenticity and integrity of products, today announced that Fossil, Inc., a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories, has just signed a multi-year agreement to extend the use of ORBID's 2DMI (2-Dimensional Marker Identification) solution across additional product lines. Fossil had successfully deployed ORBID's 2DMI for managing product diversion and to support the company's brand protection strategy with over 4 million marks being applied. This agreement extends and strengthens the relationship. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"A while back, Fossil challenged us to help them come up with a solution for dealing with grey market activities," said Tracy Currie, president of ORBID Corporation. "We are thrilled that the two-level approach we proposed was so successful and that Fossil decided to use the program for other Brands."

"We liked how ORBID's 2DMI marker could be scaled and applied either overtly or covertly on any type of surface," said Rob Wilson, vice president Distribution Operations of Fossil, Inc. "The anti-diversion/brand protection program we put in place with ORBID's unique identification marker at its cornerstone was so successful that we felt compelled to extend its use."

ORBID 2DMI is a patented marker solution that secures, verifies and identifies products for markets that face counterfeit and product tracking problems. ORBID 2DMI has the appearance of pickup sticks being randomly thrown into a square. It is a software application that enables two-dimensional (encrypted) coding of products to provide a unique identification for both overt and covert purposes on any type of surface. More information is available at http://www.orbidcorp.com/

About ORBID Corporation:

ORBID Corporation is the leading provider of fingerprint/Unique Identity (UID) solutions for cost-effectively and securely guaranteeing the authenticity and integrity of products. ORBID's unique 2DMI (two-dimensional) mark can be applied overtly or covertly on almost any surface (rough, uneven, tiny) using common production techniques, and read with everyday technology. A growing list of companies have adopted ORBID UID solutions for handling their anti-counterfeiting, brand protection, diversion control, return fraud, regulatory compliance, and inventory control needs. ORBID Corporation is a U.S.-based company headquartered in San Francisco, California with an office in Shannon, Ireland. More information is available at www.orbidcorp.com.
For more information, contact:
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Jedemi Communications for ORBID Corporation
415-302-8990
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India : Rajesh Exports & Fossil head towards singular retailing
February 4, 2008

In a bid to achieve mutual interests and goals, companies have been entering into joint venture. One such instance can be cited from Rajesh Exports that allied with Fossil Inc last year, to provide an array of watch brands like Marc Jacobs; DNKY; Emporio Armani; and Zodiac. However, the latter, a US fashion accessory biggie, is head strong about laying footsteps in Indian market without really having to indulge in a joint venture.

The operations of this American giant accessories company would also cover sunglasses and wallets amongst others. Besides, mid-income stores as well as large departmental outlets would be resorted for retailing the products.

Dissolution of the partnership was largely because Rajesh Exports desired to give more emphasis on increasing its own business under Laabh and Shubh stores. On the other hand, Fossil is believed to have become self-sufficient in running its privately owned subsidiary retailing outlets in India and therefore a joint venture was not a necessity.

Official from Rajesh Exports told Fibre2fashion that “The main objective of the JV was to market the fossil brands in India through 'Shubh' and 'Laabh' stores and to market our products through the international marketing network of Fossil. On detailed discussions, however, it was mutually decided that to achieve the objectives, a joint venture was not necessary and the same can be achieved by the main companies itself.”

It thus becomes amply evident that even without a joint venture, both Rajesh Exports and Fossil Inc, would make it big in the Indian accessory market.


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AP
Fossil Shares Rise on Upgrade
Tuesday February 5, 8:11 pm ET
Fossil Shares Up As Analyst Says Company Might Beat 4th-Quarter Expectations, Upgrades Rating

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Fossil Inc. rose on Tuesday, after an analyst said the watchmaker is poised for growth because of a strong international presence and a focus on higher-priced watches and handbags.

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Piper Jaffray analyst Neely J.N. Tamminga said in a note to investors that she expects the company to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 19.

If that happens, shares -- which are down 21 percent since the beginning of the year -- are likely to rise, Tamminga said in a note to investors on Thursday.

"Potential catalysts for upside to the fourth quarter include: robust growth in international markets as well as the domestic market benefiting from a positive mix-shift into higher-than-average price point watches and handbags," Tamminga said.

About half of Fossil's sales are international, and that business continues to outpace the domestic market, Tamminga said.

However, she expects the company also will benefit from raising prices on its watches, which now have an average entry price of about $75, compared with $55 several years ago.

Fossil's handbag collection, with prices at about $160, is also likely to help sales, according to Tamminga.

She raised her rating to "Buy" from "Neutral."

Shares rose $1.27, or 3.8 percent, to $34.58 Tuesday. The stock has traded between $22.53 and $46.25 during the past 52 weeks.

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Hugo Boss hat heute gute Zahlen hingelegt.

Scheint für international diversifizierte Luxusgüter ordenlich gelaufen zu sein.

Spricht einiges für gute Zahlen bei Fossil für Q4 2007.

Bin gespannt.

Mfg

Frnkli

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11.02.2008 15:28
Fossil, Inc. Notice of Earnings Release and Webcasts

Fossil, (News) Inc. (NASDAQ:FOSL) (the “Company“) announced today that its earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 year ended January 5, 2008 will be released prior to the market opening on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.

In conjunction with the release, the Company will host a real-time webcast of the Company's fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 earnings conference call. The webcast of the conference call is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. ET on February 19, 2008.

To access the conference call, either during the conference call or for replay purposes, log on to www.fossil.com. On the homepage, click on “Investor Relations“ located in the lower left corner of the page, then select “Webcasts“ under the Investor Relations heading and choose the “Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Earnings Conference Call.“

About Fossil

Fossil is a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. The Company's principal offerings include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry sold under proprietary and licensed brands, handbags, small leather goods, belts, sunglasses, and apparel. In the watch and jewelry product category, the Company's offerings include a diverse portfolio of globally recognized proprietary and licensed brand names under which its products are marketed. The Company's extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points allows it to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis. The Company's products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores, and specialty watch and jewelry stores in the U.S. and in over 90 countries worldwide through 21 company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and a network of approximately 56 independent distributors. The Company also distributes its products in over 200 company owned and operated retail stores and through the Company's e-commerce website at www.fossil.com, where certain product, press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available.

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Fossil, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results

Q4 2007 Diluted EPS Increase 47% to $0.75
18.5% Net Sales Growth and Margin Expansion Result in 44%
Operating Income Growth

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 19, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil, Inc. (Nasdaq:FOSL) (the "Company") today reported net sales and earnings for the thirteen-week period ("Fourth Quarter") and 2007 fiscal year ended January 5, 2008.

Fourth Quarter Results (2007 vs 2006):

* Net sales increased 18.5% to $463.1 million compared to $390.8
million;
* Gross profit grew 23.7% to $248.4 million, or 53.6% of net sales,
compared to $200.8 million, or 51.4% of net sales;
* Operating income increased 44.0% to $82.4 million, or 17.8% of net
sales, compared to $57.2 million, or 14.6% of net sales;
* Net income rose 51.4% to $53.1 million compared to net income of
$35.1 million;
* Diluted earnings per share increased 47.1% to $0.75 compared to
$0.51 per diluted share; and
* Diluted weighted average common shares increased 2.3% to 70.6
million shares compared to 69.0 million shares.

"We finished the year strongly, reporting record fourth quarter sales and earnings with solid performances across all segments, categories and brands. We believe these results demonstrate the continued strength of our global business model and operating strategies," stated Mike Kovar, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "In 2007, we accomplished our strategic initiatives by advancing our Fossil brand globally, growing our international businesses and expanding our direct to consumer segment while also expanding our gross profit margin and leveraging expenses. Each of these accomplishments contributed positively to our improved operating margin. As we begin 2008, we believe our diversified global business model will continue to provide us the opportunity to report favorable sales and earnings growth," Mr. Kovar continued.

Fiscal Year Results (2007 vs 2006):

* Net sales increased 18.0% to $1.43 billion compared to $1.21
billion;
* Gross profit increased 21.9% to $742.0 million, or 51.8% of net
sales, compared to $608.9 million, or 50.2% of net sales;
* Operating income increased 51.2% to $186.5 million, inclusive of
$13.1 million of expenses related to the Company's historical
equity granting practice review (the "Grant Review"), compared to
$123.3 million;
* Net income totaled $123.3 million, inclusive of $8.6 million of
Grant Review expenses, compared to $77.6 million;
* Diluted earnings per share increased 54.9% to $1.75, inclusive of
$0.12 per diluted share of Grant Review expenses, compared to $1.13
per diluted share; and
* Diluted weighted average common shares increased 2.2% to 70.3
million shares compared to 68.8 million shares.
* Note: The Company's fiscal year 2006 first quarter included an
extra week. The Company estimates this extra week resulted in an
additional $16 million of net sales and $5 million of operating
expenses during fiscal year 2006.

Operating Results

Worldwide net sales for the Fourth Quarter rose 18.5% (13.0% excluding currency impact) to $463.1 million in comparison to the prior year quarter net sales of $390.8 million. All of the Company's operating segments contributed to the Fourth Quarter net sales growth. International wholesale sales increased 29.3% (18.4% excluding currency impact) and included a 29.5% (16.0% excluding currency impact) increase from the Company's European segment and a 28.7% (23.9% excluding currency impact) increase from the Company's other international segment. Net Sales growth in Europe was primarily driven by sales volume growth in licensed brand watches and FOSSIL watches and jewelry while other international net sales growth was principally the result of sales volume increases in licensed and FOSSIL brand watches. As a result of the Company's growing international presence, an important milestone was achieved during the Fourth Quarter whereby net sales from the Company's international wholesale segments represented 50.2% of total net sales. Domestically, net sales from the Company's wholesale segment increased 9.1% as a result of an 11.9% increase in domestic watch sales and a 4.7% increase in its other accessory businesses. Increases in the domestic watch business were primarily driven by sales volume increases in licensed brand, mass market, RELIC and MICHELE watches. The Company's domestic other accessory sales increase of 4.7% was primarily the result of sales volume growth in FOSSIL handbags, including the newly launched Fifty-Four line, men's gifts and FOSSIL eyewear, partially offset by sales volume declines in women's belts and RELIC handbags. The impact of the new product launches, including FOSSIL accessories jewelry and cold weather accessories contributed approximately $1.7 million of net sales during the Fourth Quarter. Direct to consumer sales increased 9.8% compared to the prior year quarter, as a result of a 20.6% increase in the average number of company-owned stores open during the Fourth Quarter and a comparable store sales decline of 3.4% from the prior year. For fiscal year 2007, consolidated net sales increased 18.0% (13.9% excluding currency impact) principally due to sales volume growth in the Company's international wholesale segments as well as sales growth in the direct to consumer segment as a result of new store openings and comparable store sales increases of 2.8%.

For the Fourth Quarter, the Company's gross profit margin was favorably affected by a weaker U.S. dollar, the Company's ongoing initiative to reduce product cost and decrease the proportion of lower margin watch offerings in the line and the increased sales mix of higher margin international sales. Partially offsetting these increases in gross profit margin during the Fourth Quarter were increased levels of inventory shrink and a reduction in sales mix from the Company's higher margin direct to consumer segment. For the Fourth Quarter and fiscal year, the favorable impact on gross profit margin relating to the weaker U.S. dollar contributed approximately 190 basis points and 140 basis points, respectively of improvement in gross profit margin in comparison to the prior year periods.

Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased 80 basis points during the Fourth Quarter to 35.9% compared to 36.7% in the prior year quarter. Total operating expenses increased by $22.5 million to $166.1 million in comparison to the prior year quarter and included $6.7 million related to the translation of foreign-based expenses as a result of the weakening U.S. dollar. Excluding the impact of currency, operating expense increases were primarily the result of increased payroll expense, increased expenses in the Company's direct to consumer segment as a result of new stores opened since the end of fiscal 2006 and higher levels of sales. For fiscal year 2007, operating expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 38.8% compared to 40.0% in the prior year. Fiscal year 2007 operating expenses were generally impacted by the same factors as experienced during the Fourth Quarter and additionally included approximately $13.1 million of Grant Review expenses. Fiscal year 2007 operating expenses also increased approximately $16.1 million due to the translation impact of foreign-based expenses.

Operating profit increased 44.0% during the Fourth Quarter to 17.8% of net sales compared to 14.6% of net sales in the prior year quarter as a result of increased gross profit margin and operating expense leverage. Operating income was favorably impacted by approximately $13.4 million as a result of the translation of foreign-based sales and expenses into U.S. dollars. During fiscal year 2007, operating profit margin increased to 13.0% compared to 10.2% in the prior year. The Company's operating income for fiscal year 2007 included approximately $29.0 million of net currency gains related to the translation of foreign-based sales and expenses into U.S. dollars.

Interest expense decreased during the Fourth Quarter and fiscal year 2007 in comparison to the comparable prior year periods. These decreases are principally due to the payment of previously outstanding borrowings on the Company's U.S.-based revolving line of credit at the end of fiscal year 2006, which were primarily used for common stock repurchases in late 2005 and early 2006.

Other income (expense) increased unfavorably by approximately $900,000 during the Fourth Quarter primarily due to foreign currency transaction losses partially offset by increased interest income. For fiscal year 2007, other income (expense) increased favorably by approximately $2.9 million as a result of increased interest income, partially offset by foreign currency transaction losses. Increased interest income is a result of higher levels of invested cash balances. Foreign currency transaction losses are primarily related to the settlement of inventory purchases through established forward contracts at rates below the prevailing spot rate at the time of settlement.

The Company's effective income tax rate for the Fourth Quarter was 34.3% compared to 37.1% in the prior year quarter. The lower rate is principally related to an increase in foreign earnings from countries with statutory tax rates below the prevailing tax rate in the U.S. For fiscal year 2007, the Company's effective tax rate of 34.3% was slightly below the 34.7% effective tax rate in the prior year.

Financial Position

At the end of fiscal year 2007, the Company's cash, cash equivalents and securities available for sale totaled $267.9 million compared to $140.2 million at the end of the prior year and the Company had $3.5 million of long term debt. Inventory at quarter-end was $248.4 million, representing an increase of only 8.9% from the prior year inventory balance of $228.2 million despite an additional 46 net retail stores being opened since the end of the prior year. Accounts receivable increased by 46.5% to $227.5 million, as compared to $155.2 million at the end of fiscal year 2006. Days sales outstanding for the Fourth Quarter was 45 days which increased from 36 days in the prior year quarter, primarily due to higher levels of international wholesale sales that generally result in longer collection cycles than those experienced in the U.S., a shift in wholesale sales occurring later in the quarter during 2007 compared to 2006 and a reduction in sales mix from the Company's direct to consumer segment. The shift in wholesale sales was primarily related to production delays on certain watch styles that resulted in later deliveries for the holiday season.

Outlook

The Company currently estimates that first quarter 2008 diluted earnings per share will approximate $0.39 on a net sales increase in the range of 12% to 14%. For fiscal year 2008, the Company currently estimates fully diluted earnings per share in the range of $2.12 to $2.18 with net sales growth in the low to mid-teens range. This guidance reflects the current prevailing rate of the U.S. dollar compared to other foreign currencies, primarily the Euro and Pound.

To date, the Company has purchased approximately 1.1 million common shares pursuant to the two million share buyback plan it announced in November of 2007. The Company is acquiring such shares through a plan qualified under Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and expects such repurchases to be completed by mid-April, 2008. The primary purpose of this repurchase program is to minimize the dilutive effect on earnings per share related to common shares granted and stock options exercised under the Company's equity-based compensation program.

Safe Harbor

Certain statements contained herein that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual results of the future events described in such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those stated in such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are changes in economic trends and financial performance, changes in consumer demands, tastes and fashion trends, lowered levels of consumer spending resulting from a general economic downturn, shifts in market demand resulting in inventory risks, changes in foreign currency rates, and the outcome of current and possible future litigation, as well as the risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 6, 2007 and its Form 10-Q reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Fossil

Fossil is a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. The Company's principal offerings include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry sold under proprietary and licensed brands, handbags, small leather goods, belts, sunglasses, and apparel. In the watch and jewelry product category, the Company's offerings include a diverse portfolio of globally recognized proprietary and licensed brand names under which its products are marketed. The Company's extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points allows it to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis. The Company's products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores, and specialty watch and jewelry stores in the U.S. and in over 90 countries worldwide through 23 company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and a network of approximately 56 independent distributors. The Company also distributes its products in over 240 company owned and operated retail stores and through the Company's e-commerce website at www.fossil.com, where certain product, press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available.

The Fossil, Inc. logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3296

Consolidated Income
Statement Data
(in 000's): For the 13 For the 13 For the 52 For the 53
Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
January 5, January 6, January 5, January 6,
2008 2007 2008 2007
---- ---- ---- ----
Net sales $ 463,112 $ 390,805 $1,432,984 $1,213,965
Cost of sales 214,687 190,040 690,953 605,046
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Gross profit 248,425 200,765 742,031 608,919
Selling expenses 125,579 110,817 398,602 357,813
Administrative exp 40,486 32,763 156,944 127,781
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating income 82,360 57,185 186,485 123,325
Interest expense 277 998 890 3,554
Other inc. (exp.)
- net (1,297) (435) 1,931 (976)
Tax provision 27,683 20,666 64,265 41,213
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income $ 53,103 $ 35,086 $ 123,261 $ 77,582
========== ========== ========== ==========
Basic earnings per
share $ 0.77 $ 0.52 $ 1.81 $ 1.15
========== ========== ========== ==========
Diluted earnings per
share $ 0.75 $ 0.51 $ 1.75 $ 1.13
========== ========== ========== ==========
Weighted average
shares outstanding:
Basic 69,317 67,366 68,213 67,177
========== ========== ========== ==========
Diluted 70,648 69,023 70,333 68,817
========== ========== ========== ==========


Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(in 000's): January 5, January 6,
2008 2007
---- ----

Working capital $ 546,500 $ 357,608
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term
investments 267,870 140,198
Accounts receivable 227,481 155,236
Inventories 248,448 228,225
Total assets 1,122,628 852,597
Short-term debt 9,903 11,338
Long term income taxes payable, deferred
taxes, and other long term liabilities 66,522 22,914
Stockholders' equity 771,662 602,201

CONTACT: Fossil, Inc.
Mike Kovar, Chief Financial Officer
[phone]

Integrated Corporate Relations
Investor Relations:
Allison Malkin
[phone]

[Frnkli]

Hier eine Kurzfassung in Deutsch.

Einzig Ausblick ist sehr verhalten

9.02.2008 13:55
Fossil: Gewinn im vierten Quartal um 51 Prozent gestiegen
Richardson (aktiencheck.de AG) - Der amerikanische Uhrenhersteller Fossil Inc. (ISIN US3498821004 (News)/ WKN 886238) meldete am Dienstag, dass der Gewinn im vierten Quartal um 51 Prozent gestiegen ist, was auf eine starke Nachfrage im Ausland und den schwächeren US-Dollar zurückzuführen ist.

Demnach lag der Nettogewinn bei 53,1 Mio. Dollar bzw. 75 Cents pro Aktie, gegenüber 35,1 Mio. Dollar bzw. 51 Cents pro Aktie im Vorjahr. Der Umsatz nahm um 18,5 Prozent auf 463,1 Mio. Dollar zu.

Analysten waren im Vorfeld von einem Gewinn von 67 Cents und einem Umsatz von 449,9 Mio. Dollar ausgegangen. Für das laufende Quartal stellen sie ein EPS-Ergebnis von 39 Cents bei Erlösen von 350,4 Mio. Dollar in Aussicht.

Für 2008 rechnet der Konzern mit einem EPS-Ergebnis von 2,12 bis 2,18 Dollar. Analysten sehen das Ergebnis pro Aktie hier bei 2,20 Dollar.

Die Aktie von Fossil schloss am Freitag an der NASDAQ bei 34,77 Dollar.
(19.02.2008/ac/n/a)

[Frnkli]

06.05.2008 15:27
Fossil, Inc. Notice of Earnings Release and Webcasts
Fossil, (News) Inc. (Nasdaq:FOSL) (the “Company“) announced today that its earnings for its fiscal 2008 first quarter ended April 5, 2008 will be released prior to the market opening on Tuesday, May 13, 2008.

In conjunction with the release, the Company will host a real-time webcast of the Company's first quarter fiscal 2008 earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on May 13, 2008.

To access the conference call, either during the conference call or for replay purposes, log on to www.fossil.com. On the homepage, click on “Investor Relations“ located in the lower left corner of the page, then select “Webcasts“ under the Investor Relations heading and choose the “First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Earnings Conference Call.“

[Frnkli]

08.05.2008 10:19
Fossil Inc.: outperform (Morgan Keegan & Co., Inc.)
Memphis (aktiencheck.de AG) - Brad A. Stephens, CFA bei Morgan Keegan, stuft die Aktie des US-amerikanischen Unternehmens Fossil (ISIN US3498821004 (News)/ WKN 886238) mit "outperform" ein.

Fossil werde die Ergebnisse des ersten Quartals 2008 am 13. Mai vor Handelsbeginn veröffentlichen. Bei Morgan Keegan gehe man davon aus, dass Fossil für das erste Quartal ein EPS von 0,39 USD melden werde. Damit würde das EPS der Unternehmensvorgabe entsprechen, jedoch 0,01 USD unter der Konsensschätzung liegen. Im internationalen Großhandelsgeschäft erwarte man eine Umsatzsteigerung von 20%, so dass dieser Bereich 52% zum Gesamtumsatz des Unternehmens beitragen würden. Für den inländischen Großhandel kalkuliere man mit einem Wachstum von 2%.

Für das gesamte Geschäftsjahr 2008 laute die Umsatzprognose von Morgan Keegan auf 1,626 Mrd. USD, das EPS sehe man bei 2,18 USD. Für 2009 erwarte man eine Umsatzsteigerung auf 1,825 Mrd. USD und ein EPS von 2,62 USD. Auf dieser Basis errechne sich ein 2008-KGV von 17,2 und ein 2009-KGV von 14,3. Das insgesamt 2 Mio. Aktien umfassende Rückkaufprogramm werde voraussichtlich bis Mitte April abgeschlossen sein. Es sei davon auszugehen, dass Fossil im Anschluss hieran ein neues Aktienrückkaufprogramm ankündigen werde. Da sich das Geschäftsmodell von Fossil verstärkt auf den Einzelhandel konzentriere, gehe man davon aus, dass sich das Gewinnwachstum des Unternehmens gegen Ende des Jahres beschleunigen werde.

Die Analysten von Morgan Keegan bewerten den Anteilschein von Fossil mit "outperform". (Analyse vom 07.05.08) (07.05.2008/ac/a/a)

Analyse-Datum: 07.05.2008

[Frnkli]

AP
Analyst says Fossil likely to beat 1Q expectations
Monday May 12, 5:25 pm ET
Fossil shares rise as analyst predicts 1st-quarter earnings beat on benefit of weaker dollar


NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Fossil Inc. rose on Monday after an analyst said the watch maker is likely to beat first-quarter expectations due to the benefit of a weaker dollar, and reiterated her "Buy" rating on the stock.
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PiperJaffray analyst Neely J.N. Tamminga said since Fossil offered first-quarter guidance for a profit of 39 cents per share on Feb. 19, the dollar has depreciated by 6 percent versus the Euro and 2 percent versus the British Pound.

"Similar to what we monitored in the previous quarters, when the U.S. dollar weakens relative to these two key currencies, gross margin rates have bested expectations," Tamminga wrote in a research note on Monday. "As such, we are comfortable that the company will be able to best our 39 cents per share and the Street's 40 cents per share estimate."

Tamminga added that Fossil's retail division, which is 16 percent of sales, is likely to be weak, but improving since the fourth quarter.

"Although we believe Fossil will likely fall short of our 'flat' estimate, we believe solid international sales growth will likely offset this weakness," Tamminga wrote.

Fossil is slated to report earnings on Tuesday.

Shares rose $1.89, or 5.4 percent, to $37.25. The stock has traded between $24.81 and $46.25 during the past 52 weeks.

[Frnkli]

13.05.2008 13:24
Fossil verbucht deutliches Gewinnplus
Richardson (aktiencheck.de AG) - Der amerikanische Uhrenhersteller Fossil Inc. (ISIN US3498821004 (News)/ WKN 886238) verbuchte im ersten Quartal einen deutlichen Umsatz- und Ergebnisanstieg.

Wie aus einer am Dienstag veröffentlichten Pressemitteilung hervorgeht, lag der Gesamtumsatz im Berichtszeitraum bei 356,2 Mio. Dollar, nach 304,8 Mio. Dollar im Vorjahreszeitraum, was einem Plus von 16,8 Prozent entspricht. Beim Nettogewinn wurde ein Anstieg von zuletzt 25,0 Mio. Dollar auf 30,2 Mio. Dollar ausgewiesen, während der Gewinn je Aktie von 36 auf 43 Cents verbessert werden konnte.

Analysten hatten zuvor ein EPS von 40 Cents sowie einen Umsatz von 348,2 Mio. Dollar erwartet.

Für das laufende Quartal liegen die Analystenschätzungen bei einem EPS von 30 Cents sowie einem Umsatz von 352,4 Mio. Dollar.

Die Aktie von Fossil notierte zuletzt bei 37,25 Dollar. (13.05.2008/ac/n/a)


Der Ausblick ist sehr verhalten...

vieleicht der Boden für eine positive Überraschung, wie dieses Mal.

[Hugo_Ehrlich]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.084.863 von Frnkli am 13.05.08 19:40:09

Hallo, ich hoffe der Kurs erholt sich schnell wieder. Ich habe gestern voll ins Fettnäpchen getreten. Ich dachte, dass ist die Meldung des Tages und dann - Absturz!.

[Frnkli]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.087.117 von Hugo_Ehrlich am 14.05.08 06:41:07

Der Ausblick auf Q2 war der Grund.

Das gleiche hatten wir schon mal vor Q4/07. Kurs hat sich danach aber wieder erholt.

Hier in Deutschland ist es eh sehr schwierig Stücke zu Handeln.

Trotzdem bin jetzt so lange dabei, ich denke hier wird zum letzten Quartal in 2008 noch mal die Post abgehen.

Leider Leider ist der Dollar so so so schwach, der hat ein Großteil der Pervormence uns genommen.

Nur meine Meinung, keine Empfehlung.

Mfg
Frnkli

P.S. Der sich freut endlich mal ein Mitstreiter gefunden zu haben.

[Hugo_Ehrlich]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.089.660 von Frnkli am 14.05.08 12:00:58

Steigst Du immer wieder ein bzw. aus? Meinst Du der Kurs steigt heute wieder an bzw. erholt sich oder sehen wir ersteinmal die 20 wieder?

Gruß Hugo

Der der sich freut, dass ihm einer antwortet.

[Frnkli]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.089.719 von Hugo_Ehrlich am 14.05.08 12:07:37

Nein, steige nicht ein und aus. Im Wert ist zu wenig Volumen für solche Spielchen.

Bin seid 26.05.06 investiert und habe keinen Tag bereut.

Sehe noch potential nach oben. Wenn du einsteigen willst dann schau dir mal einen langfristigen Chart an und du wirst merken, die höchsten Kurse fallen immer im letzten Quartal.

Frühjahr und Sommer gab es oft gute Kaufgelegenheiten.

So den Rest must du selber erledigen.

Viel Glück und lass dich nicht entmutigen, wenn der Auftrag nicht immer voll bedient wird, war bei mir auch so.

Mfg
Frnkli

Der dier die Daumen drückt.

[Hugo_Ehrlich]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.103.832 von Frnkli am 15.05.08 19:16:29

Ich glaube so langsam bildet sich ein Boden und ein Nachkauf kann so langsam starten.

Gruß Hugo

[Hugo_Ehrlich]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.130.083 von Hugo_Ehrlich am 20.05.08 05:52:31

@ Frnkli

Ist jetzt wieder ein Einstiegskurs erreicht? Zumindest dreht sie wieder ins Plus.

Danke. Gruß Hugo

[Frnkli]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.154.914 von Hugo_Ehrlich am 22.05.08 21:53:58

@ Hugo_Erlich

Wenn ich dann wüßte, dann säß ich schon längst wo anders.

Jetzt mal im Ernst. Du mußt bedenken der Fossilkurs wird in Amerika gemacht und hinkt in Deutschland nur hinterher. Der Wechselkurs spielt eine große Rolle. Normalerweise läuft der Kurs in den Sommermonaten seidwärts leicht nach unten, erst zum Herbst/Winter steigt der Kurs bis ins Frühjahr hinein (Achtung in US-Dollar gesehen). Der Dollar im Verhältnis zum Euro kann dir einen gewaltigen Strich durch die Rechnung machen, in dem er steigt und der Kurs in Dollar seidwärts läuft. Fällt der Dollar und der Kurs läuft seidwärts, so siehst du in Euro noch günstiegere Kurse.

Hier kann ich dir auch nicht weiterhelfen, du must dir deine eigene Meinung bilden.

Ich stand vor dem gleichen Problem.

Timming ist alles, dort steckt dein Gewinn/Verlust. OK.

Viel Glück wünscht dir.

Frnkli

(der auch nicht immer alles Richtig macht)

[Frnkli]

Fossil, Inc. Announces Participation in the 28th Annual Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 6, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil, Inc. (Nasdaq:FOSL) announced today that the Company will be presenting at the 28th Annual Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference held at the St. Regis Hotel in New York on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 9:30 am Eastern Time. President, Mike Barnes and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mike Kovar will provide an overview of the Company's business model, growth strategies and financial highlights.


About Fossil

Fossil is a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. The Company's principal offerings include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry sold under proprietary and licensed brands, handbags, small leather goods, belts, sunglasses, and apparel. In the watch and jewelry product category, the Company's offerings include a diverse portfolio of globally recognized proprietary and licensed brand names under which its products are marketed. The Company's extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points allows it to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis. The Company's products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores, and specialty watch and jewelry stores in the U.S. and in over 90 countries worldwide through 23 company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and a network of approximately 56 independent distributors. The Company also distributes its products in 250 company owned and operated retail stores and through the Company's e-commerce website at www.fossil.com, where certain product, press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available.

The Fossil, Inc. logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3296

CONTACT: Fossil, Inc.
Mike Kovar, Chief Financial Officer
[phone]

Integrated Corporate Relations
Investor Relations:
Allison Malkin
[phone]


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[Frnkli]

Fossil, Inc. Announces Adoption of Stock Repurchase Plan Under SEC Rule 10b5-1 and Fossil, Inc.'s Non-Executive Chairman Announces Stock Sales Plan Under SEC Rule 10b5-1
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 11, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil, Inc. (Nasdaq:FOSL) announced today that it has established a plan under Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide for pre-determined repurchases of the Company's common stock, subject to certain conditions and other contingencies established under the plan. The plan will allow the Company to repurchase up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock, which represents approximately three percent (3%) of the Company's outstanding shares. Purchases would be made from time to time in the open market and through privately negotiated transactions, subject to general market conditions. The shares are being repurchased to mitigate the dilutive impact of equity grants during the course of the year under the Company's long-term incentive plans. The repurchase plan will expire on December 1, 2008. On June 9, 2008, there were 68,263,953 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.


Rule 10b5-1 permits the implementation of a written plan for repurchasing company stock at times when an issuer is not in possession of material, non-public information and allows issuers adopting such plans to repurchase shares on a regular basis, regardless of any subsequent material, non-public information it receives or the price of the stock at the time of the sale. Rule 10b-18 is a "safe harbor" rule, which allows issuers to repurchase shares of their own stock in the public market, subject to compliance with particular repurchase requirements.

The Company also announced today that its Non-Executive Chairman, Tom Kartsotis, has entered into a plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide for pre-determined sales of a portion of his Fossil common stock over the next six months, subject to a limit price of $35.00 per share and other contingencies established under the plan. The closing price of the Company's common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on June 10, 2008 was $30.31.

The plan, effective for a term of six months commencing on June 19, 2008, will allow Mr. Kartsotis to sell up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock during the term. Under the terms of the plan, Mr. Kartsotis will not sell shares of common stock on days when the Company is purchasing shares of common stock in the public market. The maximum number of shares that may be sold during the term of the plan represents approximately sixteen percent (16%) of Mr. Kartsotis' current holdings of Fossil common stock and approximately three percent (3%) of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company.

Mr. Kartsotis adopted the plan in order diversify his assets for personal financial and estate planning purposes with the goal of minimizing any market impact of this diversification by spreading such sales over an extended period of time rather than during the Company's traditional "window periods" for sales of common stock.

Rule 10b5-1 permits the implementation of a written plan for selling company stock at times when insiders are not in possession of material, non-public information and allows insiders adopting such plans to sell shares on a regular basis, regardless of any subsequent material, non-public information they receive or the price of the stock at the time of the sale.

Safe Harbor

Certain statements contained herein that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual results of the future events described in such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those stated in such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are changes in economic trends and financial performance, changes in consumer demands, tastes and fashion trends, lowered levels of consumer spending resulting from a general economic downturn, shifts in market demand resulting in inventory risks, changes in foreign currency rates, and the outcome of current and possible future litigation, as well as the risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 5, 2008 and its Form 10-Q reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Fossil

Fossil is a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. The Company's principal offerings include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry sold under proprietary and licensed brands, handbags, small leather goods, belts, sunglasses, and apparel. In the watch and jewelry product category, the Company's offerings include a diverse portfolio of globally recognized proprietary and licensed brand names under which its products are marketed. The Company's extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points allows it to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis. The Company's products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores, and specialty watch and jewelry stores in the U.S. and in over 90 countries worldwide through 23 company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and a network of approximately 56 independent distributors. The Company also distributes its products in 250 company owned and operated retail stores and through the Company's e-commerce website at www.fossil.com, where certain product, press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available.

The Fossil, Inc. logo is available at http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3296

CONTACT: Fossil, Inc.
Mike Kovar, Chief Financial Officer
[phone]

Integrated Corporate Relations
Investor Relations
Allison Malkin
[phone]


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[Frnkli]

26.06.2008 14:32
Fossil Inc.: outperform (Morgan Keegan & Co., Inc.)

Memphis (aktiencheck.de AG) - Brad A. Stephens und Jared B. Orr, Analysten von Morgan Keegan, stufen die Aktie des US-amerikanischen Unternehmens Fossil (ISIN US3498821004 (News)/ WKN 886238) nach wie vor mit "outperform" ein.

Die EPS-Schätzungen von Morgan Keegan würden mit 0,25 USD für das zweite Quartal und 2,22 USD für das Gesamtjahr zwar auf dem Niveau der Unternehmensvorgaben liegen, allerdings weise der aktuelle Geschäftstrend darauf hin, dass diese Prognosen deutlich übertroffen werden könnten. Nachdem die Unternehmensvorgaben für das zweite Quartal hinter den Markterwartungen zurückgeblieben seien, habe die Fossil-Aktie stark unter Druck gestanden. Die Aktie werde aktuell bei einem 2008-KGV von 14,0 gehandelt. Entsprechend sei nur schwer vorstellbar, dass auf dem aktuellen Niveau nicht bereits alle negativen Faktoren eingepreist seien.

Obwohl Fossil in den letzten sechs Quartalen beim Umsatz und EPS kontinuierlich die Erwartungen übertroffen habe, scheine der Markt dem Fossil-Management nur wenig Glauben zu schenken. Bei Morgan Keegan rechne man jedoch damit, dass sich die skeptische Haltung der Marktteilnehmer im Verlauf der kommenden beiden Quartale legen werde. Unter den von Morgan Keegan beobachteten Unternehmen gehöre Fossil zu jenen Werten mit dem attraktivsten Chance-Risiko-Profil.

Daher bewerten die Analysten von Morgan Keegan den Anteilschein von Fossil unverändert mit "outperform". (Analyse vom 25.06.08) (25.06.2008/ac/a/a)

Analyse-Datum: 25.06.2008

[Hugo_Ehrlich]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.387.283 von Frnkli am 27.06.08 10:21:23

Hallo Frnkli,

ich war dann ersteinmal wieder draußen, werde aber bei nächster Gelegenheit wieder einsteigen. Im Augenblick scheint es ja nur bergab zu gehen.

Gruß Hugo

[Frnkli]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.445.605 von Hugo_Ehrlich am 06.07.08 10:05:20

Hallo Hugo,

es ist Sommerzeit. Eigentlich ideale Zeit zum einkaufen. Im Moment spielt der Dollar wieder seine für die europäischen sein negativen Einfluß aus. Aber für Neueinsteiger kann das nur von Vorteil sein.

Ich selber bin im Moment hin und hergerissen, mir noch ein Nachschlag zu holen. Ich frag mich die ganze Zeit nur, bis wo hin geht die Reise des Dollar. Hier den richtigen Zeitpunkt zu finden ist schon fast Glücksache. Kurstechnisch, das wirst du sehen, wird die Aktie im November/Dezember wesentlich höher stehen.

So ich wünsch dir noch einen schönen Abend.

Mfg
Frnkli

[Hugo_Ehrlich]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.454.070 von Frnkli am 07.07.08 19:37:38

Hallo Frnkli,

mann oh mann, das nenne ich ja mal einen Abverkauf. Stehen denn hier irgendwelche News an? Ich gebe zu, dass ich mich mit dem Unternehmen noch nicht wirklich beschäftigt habe, aber langsam wird es schwer vorstellbar, dass der Kurs nochmal Richtung 30 geht.

Gruß der Hugo

[Frnkli]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 34.481.881 von Hugo_Ehrlich am 10.07.08 17:24:57

Hallo Hugo,

da rufst du ja ein sehr ergeiziges Ziel aus (30,-€). Denke unmöglich ist es nicht, glauben tue ich es aber zur Zeit nicht. Liegt aber im wesentlichen am Dollarkurs. Stell dir mal vor wir hätten 1 Dollar = 1 Euro, dann wäre es nicht so utopisch.

So ich leg mich wieder auf die Lauer. Beim nächsten großen Verkaufswelle hol ich mir Nachschlag.

Gruß
Frnkli

(Der jedem rät zur Zeit vorsichtig zu sein)

[Frnkli]

Hallo Hugo,
da kann man mal wieder sehen, was Prognosen wert sind.
Bin echt geplättet von diesen Kurseinbrüchen. Hab selbst einige Positionen aufgelöst, bin bei Fossil aber noch drin geblieben.
Werde jetzt mit verschiedenen Limits versuchen unten abzustauben.
Solltest es auch versuchen. Kurse um 10,-Euro sind in dieser Panik vielleicht möglich.

Mit ein wenig Geduld werden wir in 1 -2 Jahren fette Beute einfahren. Kurzfristig gehts leider noch Richtung Süden. Kennzahlen werden so oder so von den meisten Marktteilnehmer außer acht gelassen. Wie siehst du das Ganze bei Fossil?

Mfg
Frnkli

[Frnkli]

28.10.2008 10:14
Das Lifestyle-Unternehmen Fossil setzt auf Affiliate-Marketing
Nürnberg (ots) - Fossil, (News) das weltweite Lifestyle Unternehmen und Spezialist für Fashion Accessoires im charakteristisch modernen Vintage Design für Damen und Herren, hat sich für Webgains, eines der führenden europäischen Affiliate-Netzwerke, entschieden. Ein ausschlaggebender Grund war das qualitativ hochwertige Partner-Netzwerk, das über Webgains erreicht werden kann.

Das Prinzip ist schnell erklärt: Webgains stellt seinen zahlreichen Partnern (Affiliates) Werbemittel wie beispielsweise Banner oder Textlinks für die Bewerbung von Fossil.de zur Verfügung. Die Affiliates integrieren diese Werbemittel in ihre Websites und leiten so User auf den Online-Shop von Fossil. Kauft der User dort ein, erhält der Affiliate rein erfolgsorientiert eine entsprechende Provision vom Werbetreibenden (Merchant).

"Als innovative Lifestyle Marke wollen wir auch die neuen Medien mit einbeziehen", so Antonio Nigro, European Marketing Manager, der bei der Fossil Group Europe für E-Commerce und Online verantwortlich ist. "Das gute am Affiliate-Marketing ist der äußerst effiziente Einsatz von finanziellen Ressourcen, denn man bezahlt dem Partner nur dann eine Provision, wenn dieser erfolgreich für das Unternehmen wirbt".

Webgains bietet Fossil diesen erfolgsbasierten Weg, sein gesamtes Portfolio an Fashion Accessoires wie Uhren, Schmuck, Lederwaren sowie Sonnen- und Korrektionsbrillen zu vermarkten. Ziel ist es, durch die Verlinkungen der Webgains Affiliates im Online-Shop Fossil.de eine relevante Zunahme der Bestellungen zu generieren.

Durch die Aufnahme der Lifestyle Marke Fossil in sein Netzwerk schafft Webgains ein weiteres exklusives Angebot für seine Affiliates.

Weitere Informationen über Webgains finden Sie im Internet unter www.webgains.de .

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Pressekontakt: Kafka Kommunikation GmbH&Co.KG Susanne Sothmann Tel.: + 49 (0) 89/ 7675 9434 E-Mail: [e-mail]

[Frnkli]

AP
Fossil shares fall on 'Underweight' rating
Wednesday November 5, 12:01 pm ET
Fossil shares decline as analyst says top-line growth slowing, assigns "Underweight" rating

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of Fossil Inc. fell on Wednesday after an analyst restarted coverage by downgrading the watchmaker to "Underweight" amid a deteriorating economic environment and a strengthening dollar.

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Shares fell $1.35, or 7.1 percent, to $17.65 during midday trading. The stock has traded between $15.25 and $46.25 during the past 52 weeks.

JPMorgan discontinued coverage of Fossil earlier with a "Neutral" rating, but analyst Anna A. Andreeva relaunched coverage on Wednesday with an "Underweight" rating and $16 price target.

"While longer-term, we think Fossil should be able to grow market share given its diversified portfolio of watches, jewelry, and handbags and expansion of the accessory retail format, in the near term, the consumer is pulling back, especially when it comes to discretionary spending," Andreeva wrote in a note to investors.

She said the company's high-single digit sales forecast for the second half of the year and 2009 might be at risk.

"We are also concerned about Fossil's exposure to the struggling U.S. department store channel, which represents 30 percent of sales," Andreeva wrote.

She lowered 2008 and 2009 estimates to $2 and $1.75, respectively, while analysts polled by Thomson Financial, on average, predict earnings of $2.10 in 2008 and $2.19 in 2009.

[Frnkli]

Fossil Q3 earnings increase 19.8%; tops estimates; cuts Q4 EPS guidance - Update
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(RTTNews) - Tuesday, fashion accessories distributor Fossil, Inc. (FOSL: News ) reported a 19.8% increase in third quarter earnings, that topped analysts' estimates, helped by an increase in the sales mix of higher margin products. However, citing the strengthening US dollar and weak economy, the company cut its fourth quarter earnings guidance.

Net income for the quarter increased 19.8% to $36.5 million from $30.5 million in the corresponding period last year. Earnings rose 25.6% to $0.54 per share from $0.43 per share in the same period last year and exceeded the estimate of $0.49 a share projected by five analysts polled by First Call/Thomson Financial. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Quarterly sales increased 14.3% to $409.8 million from $358.6 million in the year-ago quarter, and topped the estimate of $401.97 million projected by Street analysts. The company said it witnessed positive retail store comps within its accessory and outlet store concepts.

Gross profit climbed 19.9% to $224.2 million or 54.7% of net sales from $187.0 million or 52.1% of net sales in the same period last year primarily due to increase in the sales mix of higher margin direct to consumer sales. Operating income advanced 31.5% to $63.7 million or 15.6% of net sales, from $48.5 million or 13.5% of net sales in the corresponding period last year.

For the nine-month period, net income advanced 30.9% to $91.8 million from $70.2 million. Earnings increased 33.0% to $1.33 per share from $1.00 per share a year-earlier. Sales grew by 15.4% to $1.1 billion from $969.9 million in the previous year.

Looking ahead, to reflect primarily the strengthening U.S. dollar, the company cut its earnings forecast for the fourth quarter to $0.70 per share from $0.94 to $0.97 per share provided earlier. On average, five Street analysts expect the company to earn $0.73 per share for the quarter.

The company noted that the fourth quarter guidance is based upon $0.91 diluted earnings per share on a constant dollar basis and a reduction of $0.21 to reflect expected currency losses given the strengthening of the U.S. dollar since August.

Sales during the fourth quarter are expected to grow 5% to 6%, with constant dollar sales growth in the 10% to 12% range.

RTTNews) - FOSL closed Monday's regular trading session at $14.98.

by RTT Staff Writer

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[Frnkli]

Fossil, Inc. Announces Participation in Investor Conferences

RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 1, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil, Inc. (Nasdaq:FOSL) announced today that the Company will be presenting at the Nasdaq OMX 22nd Annual Investor Program to be held at the Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel in London on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. In addition, the Company will present at the J.P. Morgan Tenth SMid Cap Conference being held at the J.P. Morgan Conference Center in New York on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. Eastern Time. President, Mike Barnes and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mike Kovar will host the presentations providing an overview of the Company's business model, growth strategies and financial highlights.

About Fossil

Fossil is a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. The Company's principal offerings include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry sold under proprietary and licensed brands, handbags, small leather goods, belts, sunglasses, and apparel. In the watch and jewelry product category, the Company's offerings include a diverse portfolio of globally recognized proprietary and licensed brand names under which its products are marketed. The Company's extensive range of accessory products, brands, distribution channels and price points allows it to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis. The Company's products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores, and specialty watch and jewelry stores in the U.S. and in over 90 countries worldwide through 23 company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and a network of approximately 58 independent distributors. The Company also distributes its products in over 280 company owned and operated retail stores and through the Company's e-commerce website at www.fossil.com, where certain product, press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company are also available.

The Fossil, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3296

CONTACT: Fossil, Inc.
Mike Kovar, Chief Financial Officer
[phone]

Integrated Corporate Relations
Investor Relations:
Allison Malkin
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[Frnkli]

So hab mich in den letzten Tagen wieder eindecken können.
Fast alle Limits wurden erfüllt, auf eine Art schade aber auf der anderen Art freu ich mich über so günstige Einstigskurse. Langfristig wird es wieder rauf gehen.

Dies ist nur meine persönliche Meinung und keine Kaufempfehlung.

Mfg
Frnkli

[Frnkli]

Wünsche allen ein frohes und besinnliches Weihnachtsfest.

MfG
Frnkli

[Frnkli]

Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 9:58am CDT
Fossil’s net income declines 42.7 percentDallas Business Journal
Print Email Reprints RSS Feeds Add to Del.icio.us Digg This CommentsWatch and accessory provider Fossil Inc. saw its profit drop 42.7 percent as wholesale shipments were impacted by the rocky economic environment and a stronger dollar that hurt global sales.

Richardson-based Fossil (Nasdaq: FOSL) posted a profit of $17.3 million, or 26 cents per share for the quarter that ended April 4. That is down from a profit of $30.2 million, or 43 cents per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2009.

Fossil’s sales for the first quarter fell to $323 million, down from $356 million during the first quarter of last year.

Fossil says a stronger U.S. dollar in the first quarter cut into the company’s net sales by $25.6 million.

European net sales on the wholesale side fell 20.5 percent due to a decline in Fossil brand, Emporio Armani and DKNY watch sales. The company says sales growth of Burberry watches and DKNY jewelry partially offset those declines.

During the first quarter, Fossil also felt the impact of higher operating expenses, which increased as a percentage of sales to 45.1 percent, up from 40.7 percent a year prior.

Looking forward, Fossil says operating income and net sales for the second and third quarters are expected to be negatively impacted with the U.S. dollar remaining stronger than other major currencies. The company says with this in mind, Fossil is estimating sales declines in the 8- to 10-percent range. For the full year, the company expects earnings in the $1.50 to $1.70 per share range.

[Frnkli]

Kurs hat sich ja wieder ganz gut erholt.

Nur schade das hier keiner seine Meinung mehr zum besten gibt!!!!

Mfg
Frnkli

[Frnkli]

Hallo,

noch irgendjemand hier????????????????

Meldet euch doch mal hier.

MfG

Frnkli

[Frnkli]

Fossil initiated with "buy"
17:40 - Jefferies & Co

NEW YORK, September 2 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Jefferies & Co initiate coverage of Fossil (FOSL) with a "buy" rating. The target price is set to $32.

[Frnkli]

10.11.2009 15:50
Fossil mit Kurssprung nach Zahlen und Ausblick
Richardson (BoerseGo.de) – Der Spezialist für das Design, die Produktion, das Marketing und die Distribution von hochwertigen Fashion-Produkten Fossil Inc. berichtet für das dritte Quartal einen Gewinn von 0,52 Dollar pro Aktie und übertrifft damit die Erwartungen von Wall Street um 10 Cent. Der Umsatz fällt gegenüber dem entsprechenden Vorjahreszeitraum um 6,9 Prozent auf 381,4 Millionen Dollar, was ebenfalls über dem Konsensschätzungen der Analysten von 376,9 Millionen Dollar liegt.

Für das aktuelle vierte Quartal erhöht das Management seine Gewinnprognose von 0,78 Dollar auf 0,82 bis 0,86 Dollar pro Aktie. Die Umsatzprognose wird für das vierte Quartal von 467 Millionen auf 496 auf 506 Millionen Dollar nach oben korrigiert.

Die Aktie gewinnt aktuell 9,75 Prozent auf 31,73 Dollar.

(© BörseGo AG 2007 - http://www.boerse-go.de, Autor: Hoyer Christian, Redakteur)

[Frnkli]

EW YORK (TheStreet) -- Which insiders are selling and buying chunks of stocks?
More from Jonathan Moreland Insider Sells $11.2M of Dril QuipHarbinger Capital Sells $104.6M Worth of CalpineBerkshire Hathaway Sells $67.7M Worth of Moodys Market Activity Fossil Incorporated| FOSL UPCalpine Corporation| CPN UPConstellation Energy Partners LLC-Partnersh| CEP DOWNBelow are lists of the top 10 open-market insider purchases and sales filed at the Securities and Exchange Commission Monday as ranked by dollar value. Company executives and directors are in the best position to assess the attractiveness of their firms' shares, and here is how many of them are voting their wallets! Please note, however, that these are factual lists, not buy and sell recommendations. Dollar value is only one metric to assess the importance of an insider transaction.
Geeknet (LNUX) Marlin Sams Fund LP BO 500,000 $625,000
Advocat (AVCA) Marlin Capital Partners LLC BO 39,000 $217,199
Adaptec (ADPT) Steel Partners II LP BO 64,564 $208,814
Meadowbrook Insurance (MIG) Thal Bruce E DIR 29,000 $197,643
Novadel Pharma (NVD) Ratoff Steven B CEO,DIR 1,000,000 $159,211
Endwave (ENWV) Empire Capital Mgt LLC BO 61,494 $143,896
Franklin Street Props (FSP) Carter George J PR,DIR 10,000 $129,996
Pharmathene (PIP) Pappajohn John DIR 100,000 $118,930
Constellation Energy (CEP) Ward Charles C CFO,TR 32,500 $107,499
Panhandle Oil Gas (PHX) Ligon Duke R DIR 3,833 $92,827


Moodys Corp (MCO) Berkshire Hathaway Inc BO 3,454,791 $90,187,012

Fossil (FOSL) Kartsotis Tom CB,DIR,
BO 548,137 $17,638,729

Calpine (CPN) Harbinger Capital Master Fund I Ltd BO 1,464,487 $16,732,180
Kirkland S (KIRK) Kirkland Carl DIR,BO 500,000 $8,443,280
Carefusion (CFN) Cardinal Health Inc BO 342,000 $8,339,200
Black Decker (BDK) Fenton Charles E VP,GC 48,563 $3,013,334
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Bill Melinda Gates Foundation BO 900 $2,952,648
Tyler Technologies (TYL) Marr John S Jr CEO,PR,

DIR 150,000 $2,858,768
Iac/Interactivecorp

(IACI) Liberty Media Corp BO 96,300 $1,837,590
Emeritus Corp (ESC) Apollo RE Advisors III LP BO 100,000 $1,692,000

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[filmen]

hallo frnki du armer, bist hier ja wirklich ganz allein
habe das unternehmen mir mal oberflächlich angeschaut, hat den s&p500 in den letzten jahren ja ganz gut outperformt.
habe jetzt keine zeit und lust mir die bilanzen anzusehen, finde auch auf onvista und co keine zahlen.
weisst du wie hoch die eigenkapitalquote ist? warum keine dividende? wird das geld noch für expansion gebraucht?
das unternehmen ist nur im dollarraum tätig oder?

[Frnkli]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 38.647.922 von filmen am 30.12.09 16:01:40

Hallo filmen,

freue mich über jeden Besucher hier. Bin schon sehr lange bei Fossil investiert. Kann mich über die Performance nicht beschweren. Nun zu deinen Fragen. Fossil hat solange ich investiert bin ( seid 2005 ) noch nie eine Dividende bezahlt. So wie ich es verfolgt habe ist im wesentlichen das Geld in Expansion und hier vor allen Europa (besonders Deutschland) geflossen. Fernost steht aber genauso auf der Agenda. Würde hier und jetzt zu weit führen. Fossil besitzt eine gute Eigenkapitalausstattung und muss zur Expansion nur unwesentliche Mittel aufnehmen. Bilanzen und weiter gehende Informationen kannst du dir von der Fossil.com holen. Muss aber darauf hinweisen, das dies nur auf der amerikanischen Homepage funktioniert, musst also dir alles hart erarbeiten. So für heute erst einmal genug.

Wünsche allen einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr.

Mfg
Frnkli

[Frnkli]

Na, mal wieder was neues von Fossil.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 10:42am CST
Tom Kartsotis to leave Fossil board
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Tom Kartsotis has informed the Fossil Inc. board of directors that he will not stand for re-election to the company’s board.

Kartsotis founded the company back in 1984. He will remain a significant stockholder, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

Kartsotis’ decision is not a result of any type of disagreement with the board or management, the company added in its SEC filing.

Richardson-based Fossil outperformed its own expectations in the most recent third quarter, even though the company experienced a 3.3 percent drop in profit.

During the quarter, Fossil (NASDAQ: FOSL) posted a profit of $35.2 million, or 52 cents per share, on revenue of $381.3 million. That is down from a profit of $36.4 million, 54 cents per share, on revenue of $409.7 million in the same quarter of 2008.

Fossil outperformed the average analyst expectation of earnings per share in the 42 cent range.

[Frnkli]

Hier noch mal etwas genauer:

Fossil Now Expects Q4 Net Sales, Earnings To Exceed Estimates - Update
1/7/2010 10:06 AM ET


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(RTTNews) - Thursday, fashion accessories company Fossil, Inc. (FOSL: News ) said it expects earnings for the fourth quarter to exceed its prior guidance, helped by net sales, which is estimated to top its prior forecast, led by U.S. wholesale and direct to consumer segments.

The Richardson, Texas-based company currently expects net sales for the fourth quarter ended January 2, to be in the range of $520 million to $525 million, representing a 12% to 13% increase in comparison to the $464.1 million of net sales in the fourth quarter of the previous year.

On average, six analysts polled by Thomson Reuters currently expect the company to report sales of $503.06 million for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Earlier, on November 10, while announcing the financial results for the third quarter fiscal 2009, Fossil estimated that fourth quarter net sales would be in the range of $497 million to $506 million.

The company attributed the superior performance primarily to stronger wholesale shipments in the U.S and net sales increases in its worldwide direct to consumer segment, mainly due to comparable store sales surpassing the company's original expectations.

Earlier, on November 10, Fossil lifted its earnings per share outlook to a range of $0.82 to $0.86, from its previous announced guidance of $0.74 to $0.80. In the same quarter a year ago, the company had reported earnings of $0.69 per share.
Currently, Street analysts expect the company to report earnings of $0.85 per share for the quarter.

The company then said at prevailing foreign currency rates, it expects its fourth-quarter earnings to be favorably impacted by about $0.17 as a result of the weaker U.S. dollar in comparison to last year. The company pointed out that its prior year results included a benefit of approximately $0.21 related to a lower effective tax rate and an unfavorable charge of about $0.11 related to trade name and store impairment.

Mike Kovar, executive vice president and chief financial officer, said, "Our Fossil brand outperformed our expectations during the holiday season driven by continued innovative product offerings resulting in a particularly strong performance from the core watch category. We also benefited from an increasingly strong brand message and by providing excellent customer experiences in our direct channels. Stronger than expected sell-thru across many of our US wholesale accounts also favorably impacted our net sales as retailers continued to flow receipts to meet demand."

[Frnkli]

In Amerika läuft der Kurs ganz ordentlich nach oben. Die News scheint ganz gut anzukommen.

Im allg. schlechten Konsumklima waren die Zahlen wirklich nicht übel.

Mfg
Frnkli

[Frnkli]

Source: Fossil, Inc.
Fossil, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results

Fourth Quarter Net Sales Rise 13.7% to Record Level of $527.8 Million
Fourth Quarter EPS Increases 49.3% to Record Level of $1.03
Fourth Quarter Global Retail Comps Increase 12.1%
2009 Net Income Reaches Record Level of $139.2 Million
______________________________________________________

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil, Inc. (Nasdaq:FOSL) (the "Company") today reported net sales and earnings for the thirteen-week ("Fourth Quarter") and fifty-two week ("Fiscal Year") periods ended January 2, 2010.

Fourth Quarter Results (2009 vs 2008):

* Net sales increased 13.7% (8.0% in constant dollars) to $527.8 million compared to $464.1 million;
* Gross profit increased 22.8% to $297.6 million, or 56.4% of net sales, compared to $242.4 million, or 52.2% of net sales;
* Operating income increased 86.3% to $108.0 million, or 20.5% of net sales, compared to $58.0 million, or 12.5% of net sales;
* Net income increased 51.2% to $70.0 million compared to $46.3 million; and
* Diluted earnings per share increased 49.3% to $1.03 on 67.7 million shares compared to $0.69 per diluted share on 66.6 million shares.

Fiscal Year Results (2009 vs 2008):

* Net sales decreased 2.2% (0.6% in constant dollars) to $1.55 billion compared to $1.58 billion;
* Gross profit decreased 0.7% to $844.9 million, or 54.6% of net sales, compared to $851.2 million, or 53.8% of net sales;
* Operating income increased 2.8% to $211.6 million, or 13.7% of net sales, compared to $205.8 million, or 13.0% of net sales;
* Net income increased 0.8% to $139.2 million compared to $138.1 million; and
* Diluted earnings per share increased 2.5% to $2.07 on 67.2 million shares compared to $2.02 per diluted share on 68.3 million shares.

Mike Kovar, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, stated, "We are pleased to report record Fourth Quarter net sales and earnings as well a record year for net income. Product innovation across our watch and accessories offerings, the successful execution of our key growth initiatives and the ongoing strength of our global operating footprint all contributed to an outstanding finish to a challenging year. Our global retail stores delivered comparable store growth of 12.1% during the holiday quarter, on top of a 3.2% increase in the prior year fourth quarter, and remain the primary platform for leveraging additional growth opportunities for our namesake FOSSIL brand through all distribution channels."

"While we will maintain our conservative posture given the challenges of difficult global economies, we expect to continue our positive sales momentum into fiscal 2010," Mr. Kovar continued. "We ended fiscal 2009 in a strong financial position with a substantial increase in free cash flow. This provides us with the ability to continue investing in our growth while also capitalizing on opportunities to leverage our global distribution platform in our ongoing effort to increase value for our stockholders."

Operating Results

In comparison to the prior year fourth quarter, worldwide net sales rose 8.0% on a constant dollar basis for the Fourth Quarter as a result of increased Direct to Consumer net sales and improved wholesale shipments in the Company's U.S and Other International Wholesale segments. These increases were partially offset by decreased net sales volumes in the Company's European Wholesale segment which were up against prior year sales increases, having entered the economic downturn about a quarter behind the Company's U.S. operations. The translation impact of a weaker U.S. dollar during the Fourth Quarter represented approximately $26.7 million of the $63.7 million net sales increase in comparison to the prior year quarter. Worldwide net sales decreased 0.6% on a constant dollar basis for the Fiscal Year primarily as a result of a 6.2% net sales decline in the Company's global wholesale businesses principally offset by a 22.7% increase in Direct to Consumer sales.

Direct to Consumer net sales increased 22.2% on a constant dollar basis for the Fourth Quarter in comparison to the prior year quarter. This increase was primarily the result of a 13.7% increase in the average number of company-owned stores open during the Fourth Quarter, comparable store sales gains of 12.1% and a 9.5% increase in e-commerce sales.

Net sales from the Company's U.S. Wholesale segment increased 9.9% for the Fourth Quarter in comparison to the prior year quarter, which is attributed to continued innovative product offerings resulting in a particularly strong performance from the Company's core watch category. Stronger than expected sell through across many of the Company's U.S. wholesale accounts also favorably impacted net sales as retailers continued to flow receipts to meet demand. U.S. Wholesale watch shipments increased 12.1% during the Fourth Quarter with solid increases from MICHAEL KORS®, MICHELE® and RELIC®. U.S. Wholesale shipments of accessories improved by 5.7% during the Fourth Quarter, primarily due to increased shipments of FOSSIL® women's handbags.

For the Fourth Quarter, international wholesale sales decreased 0.6% on a constant dollar basis in comparison to the prior year quarter. European wholesale shipments decreased 5.7% in constant dollars but showed a marked improvement over the 14.3% decline experienced in the third quarter as the Company's European operations began to experience some sales uplift in an improving economy. The constant dollar decline in net sales was primarily a result of sales volume decreases in FOSSIL jewelry and most licensed brand watches, partially offset by sales volume increases in FOSSIL and MICHAEL KORS watches. The Company's Other International Wholesale segment experienced a net sales increase of 11.0% in constant dollars principally driven by strong double-digit growth in the Company's Asia Pacific, Mexico and Canada markets. Licensed watch businesses and FOSSIL branded leather goods led the increase across these regions. Shipments to third party distributors and the Company's Spain joint venture, included in this segment, declined 8.2% but represented a significant improvement to the 42.8% decline experienced through the first nine months of the Fiscal Year.

Gross profit increased 22.8% over the prior year quarter as a result of increased sales and improved gross profit margin. Gross profit margin increased by 420 basis points to 56.4% in the Fourth Quarter compared to 52.2% in the prior year quarter with a weaker U.S. dollar contributing 165 basis points to the improvement. In comparison to the prior year quarter, Fourth Quarter gross profit margin benefitted from reduced levels of low margin sales through off-price liquidation channels and an increase in the mix of Direct to Consumer sales. For the Fiscal Year, gross profit margin increased to 54.6% compared to 53.8% in the prior year, due primarily to an increase in the sales mix of direct to consumer segment sales and a reduction in sales mix of lower margin shipments to third party distributors. These increases in gross profit margin were partially offset by a stronger U.S. dollar, which unfavorably impacted gross profit margin by approximately 80 basis points during the Fiscal Year.

Fourth Quarter total operating expenses, as a percentage of net sales, decreased to 35.9% compared to 39.7% in the prior year quarter. In the aggregate, Fourth Quarter operating expenses only increased $5.1 million in comparison to a $63.7 million increase in net sales. This increase was a result of a $7.8 million unfavorable impact from the translation of foreign-based expenses as a result of the weaker U.S. dollar as compared to the prior year quarter. On a constant dollar basis, Fourth Quarter operating expenses declined $2.7 million in comparison to the prior year quarter. The constant dollar decrease in operating expenses was primarily driven by approximately $16.2 million of net reductions related to the Company's wholesale businesses, partially offset by increases in the Company's Direct to Consumer segment and corporate costs of $11.1 million and $2.4 million, respectively. The expense decrease in the wholesale business during the Fourth Quarter benefitted from a $5.9 million net reduction in asset impairment charges in comparison to the prior year quarter. The increase in the Direct to Consumer segment was primarily related to the impact on the Fourth Quarter of a net 30 new stores opened during the Fiscal Year. For the Fiscal Year, operating expenses as a percentage of net sales increased 10 basis points to 40.9% compared to 40.8% in the prior year and included a reduction of approximately $11.5 million related to the translation impact of foreign-based expenses due to an average stronger U.S. dollar on a comparable year-over-year basis. On a constant dollar basis, operating expenses for the Fiscal Year included net decreases in the Company's wholesale segments and corporate costs of $43.1 million, partially offset by an increase of $42.5 million in the Direct to Consumer segment.

Fourth Quarter operating income increased approximately $50 million over the prior year quarter. As a percentage to net sales, operating income increased to 20.5% compared to 12.5% of net sales in the prior year quarter as a result of gross profit margin expansion and lower operating expenses as a percentage of sales. During the Fourth Quarter, operating income was positively impacted by approximately $15.5 million as a result of the translation of foreign-based sales and expenses into U.S. dollars. For the Fiscal Year, operating profit margin increased 70 basis points to 13.7% of net sales compared to 13.0% in the prior year. The Company's operating income for the Fiscal Year included an approximate $15.4 million unfavorable impact related to the translation of foreign-based sales and expenses into U.S. dollars.

Other income/expense decreased favorably by $6.3 million and $18.2 million for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year, respectively, in comparison to the prior year periods. The decrease for the Fourth Quarter was principally due to lower mark-to-market foreign currency transaction losses in comparison to the prior year quarter. The decrease for the Fiscal Year was primarily driven by net mark-to-market foreign currency transaction gains in comparison to net mark-to-market losses in the prior year period.

The Company's effective income tax rate for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year was 34.5% and 34.9%, respectively. For the comparable prior year quarter and fiscal year the effective income tax rate was 8.1% and 27.1%, respectively. The prior year's fourth quarter and fiscal year income tax expense was favorably impacted by a reduction of certain current and long-term tax reserves in connection with the completion of previous years' federal income tax audits. For fiscal year 2010, the Company estimates an effective tax rate in the 36% to 37% range, excluding any discrete events.

Fourth Quarter net income increased by 51.2% to $70.0 million, or $1.03 per diluted share. On a comparative basis between the Fourth Quarter and the prior year fourth quarter, diluted earnings per share was favorably impacted by approximately $0.23 from favorable currency comparisons. For the Fiscal Year, net income increased 0.8% to $139.2 million or $2.07 per diluted share, in comparison to $138.1 million, or $2.02 per diluted share, in the prior fiscal year. The Fiscal Year earnings per diluted share of $2.07 include an approximate $0.07 diluted earnings per share benefit related to currency. Both the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 diluted earnings per share amounts include a benefit of approximately $0.20 per diluted share as a result of the significant reduction of certain tax reserves recorded in the prior year fourth quarter.

Other Developments

The Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $20 million of its common stock. The Company intends to acquire such shares through open market purchases. The primary purpose of this repurchase program is to minimize the dilutive effect on earnings per share related to common shares granted and stock options exercised under the Company's equity-based compensation program.

Selective Balance Sheet Information

At January 2, 2010, cash, cash equivalents and securities available for sale totaled $413.2 million compared to $178.4 million at the end of the prior year and the Company had $8.2 million of total debt at the end of the Fiscal Year. Inventory at Fiscal Year end was $245.7 million, representing a decrease of 15.8% from the prior year-end balance of $292.0 million. Accounts receivable increased by 1.9% to $209.8 million at January 2, 2010 compared to $206.0 million at the end of the prior year, primarily due to an increase in wholesale shipments during the Fourth Quarter versus the comparable prior year quarter. Fourth Quarter days sales outstanding for the Company's wholesale segments was 47 days, in comparison to 51 days in the prior year quarter.

Sales and Earnings Guidance

As the Company continues to grow its retail store base and e-commerce businesses, sales from its direct to consumer segment increase as a percentage of the total sales mix, benefiting the Company's profitability in the fourth quarter, generally at the expense of the first and second quarters when, due to seasonality, it is more difficult to leverage direct to consumer expenses against director to consumer sales. For the first quarter of 2010, the Company expects to report a net sales increase in a range of 12% to 14% with constant dollar sales increasing in a range of 10% to 12%. First quarter 2010 diluted earnings per share are expected to be in a range of $0.31 to $0.33. This range includes a projected unfavorable currency impact of approximately $0.02 per diluted share. While the Company expects to see some benefit to operating income from the translation of a weaker average U.S. dollar in comparison to the first quarter of 2009, the significant strengthening of the dollar since the end of 2009 to the current prevailing rates is expected to result in mark-to-market losses resulting from certain unhedged U.S. dollar denominated accounts payable balances. Additionally on a combined basis, the Company expects a slightly higher tax rate and a higher share count in the first quarter of 2010 will negatively impact comparable period earnings by another $0.02.

For fiscal year 2010, the Company expects reported net sales to increase in a range of 9% to 11% with constant dollar sales increasing in a range of 10% to 12%. Diluted earnings per share for the year are expected to be in a range of $2.25 to $2.35. This range includes an unfavorable currency impact of approximately $0.17 per diluted share primarily related to the translation impact of an average stronger dollar for the full year and a combined unfavorable impact of approximately $0.10 per diluted share from an expected slightly higher tax rate and share count in comparison to fiscal year 2009. The Company is not including any significant mark-to-market losses in its full year guidance as it believes losses expected to be incurred during the first quarter will be offset by the benefit of forward contract hedges in place for the full year. The Company's forward guidance is based upon the current prevailing rate of the U.S. dollar compared to other foreign currencies for countries in which the Company operates.

Safe Harbor

Certain statements contained herein that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual results of the future events described in such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those stated in such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are changes in economic trends and financial performance, changes in consumer demands, tastes and fashion trends, lowered levels of consumer spending resulting from a general economic downturn, shifts in market demand resulting in inventory risks, changes in foreign currency rates, and the outcome of current and possible future litigation, as well as the risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2009 and its Form 10‑Q reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

About Fossil

Fossil is a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. The Company's principal offerings include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry sold under proprietary and licensed brands, handbags, small leather goods, belts, sunglasses, cold weather products, apparel and footwear. In the watch and jewelry product category, the Company's offerings include a diverse portfolio of globally recognized proprietary and licensed brand names under which its products are marketed. The Company's extensive range of accessories products, brands, distribution channels and price points allows it to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis. The Company's products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores, and specialty watch and jewelry stores in the U.S. and in over 100 countries worldwide through 23 company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and a network of 59 independent distributors. The Company also distributes its products in over 350 Company owned and operated retail stores and through international e-commerce websites and the Company's U.S. e-commerce website at www.fossil.com, where certain product, press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available.

The Fossil, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3296

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By Tiernan Ray

Shares of watch maker Fossil (FOSL) are up $2.51, or 7%, at $36.73 pre-market after a strong Q4 report this morning, with profit per share of $1.03 beating consensus estimates by 12 cents. Revenue was up almost 14% at $527.8 million, beating the average $521 million estimate.

The forecast was strong for Q1 and for the full year. For the current quarter, Fossil sees revenue of at least $361.8 million, versus $345 million expected, and 31 to 33 cents per share, versus the consensus 30 cents. For the full year, the company forecast $2.25 to $2.31 per share in profit versus $2.21 expected and $1.7 to $1.73 billion in sales versus $1.65 billion expected.

Margins looked good, too: Q4 gross profit as a percent of sales was 56% versus 52% a year earlier, while operating profit rose to 21% from 12.5%.

The company said same-store sales rose 12% in the quarter and Fossil expects to keep investing for growth, it said.

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Es ist wirklich schade das die Aktie in Deutschland nicht wirklich war genommen wird. Hier noch mal ein Kommentar von Börse go.

16.02.2010 17:43
Fossil mit Kurssprung nach Zahlen
Richardson (BoerseGo.de) - Der Spezialist für das Design, die Produktion, das Marketing und die Distribution von hochwertigen Fashion-Produkten Fossil Inc. berichtet für das vierte Quartal einen Gewinn von 1,03 Dollar pro Aktie und übertrifft damit die Erwartungen von Wall Street um 12 Cent. Der Umsatz klettert gegenüber dem entsprechenden Vorjahresquartal um 13,7 Prozent auf 527,8 Millionen Dollar, was ebenfalls über den Konsensschätzungen der Analysten von 521 Millionen Dollar liegt.

Für das aktuelle erste Quartal erhöht das Unternehmen seine Gewinnprognose von 0,30 Dollar auf 0,31 bis 0,33 Dollar pro Aktie und seine Umsatzschätzung von 344,71 Millionen auf 361,8 bis 368,25 Millionen Dollar.

Für das Geschäftsjahr 2010 korrigiert das Unternehmen seine Gewinnprognose von 2,21 Dollar auf 2,25 bis 2,35 Dollar pro Aktie und seine Umsatzschätzung von 1,65 Milliarden auf 1,7 bis 1,73 Milliarden Dollar nach oben. Zusätzlich kündigt das Unternehmen ein Aktienrückkaufprogramm mit einem Volumen von 20 Millionen Aktien an.

Die Aktie gewinnt aktuell 7,01 Prozent auf 36,63 Dollar.

(© BörseGo AG 2007 - http://www.boerse-go.de, Autor: Hoyer Christian, Redakteur)

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17.02.10, 16:20 BREAN MURRAY & CO
Fossil "buy"

Rating-Update:

New York (aktiencheck.de AG) - Die Analysten von Brean Murray, Carret & Co stufen die Fossil-Aktie (ISIN US3498821004/ WKN 886238) weiterhin mit dem Rating "buy" ein. Das Kursziel werde von 41 USD auf 44 USD erhöht. (17.02.2010/ac/a/u)

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Es läuft gut im Moment.

Wer hier öfter mal reingeschaut hat, wird sicher den richtigen Zeitpunkt zum Kauf gefunden haben.

Fossil hat noch gute Aussichten, die 1 Jahres Performence ist auch nicht vom schlechtesten, da gab es bestimmt schlechtere Werte.

Allen investierten, weiterhin viel Erfolg.

Mfg
Frnkli

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Fossil hat sich erstaunlich stabil in dem sehr labielen Umfeld erwiesen.

Allen Investierten weiterhin viel Erfolg.

Ich für meinen Teil bleib weiter dabei. Denke da ist noch was drin.

Mfg
Frnkli

P.S. Wie immer nur meine Meinung

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Hier für alle die mehr Informationen möchten:

Fossil, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results

First Quarter Net Sales and Earnings Reach Record Levels
Diluted EPS of $0.53 More Than Double Prior Year Quarter
Global Retail Comps Up 19.4%
Raises Fiscal 2010 Diluted EPS Guidance to $2.55 to $2.65
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RICHARDSON, Texas, May 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil, Inc. (Nasdaq:FOSL) (the "Company") today reported net sales and earnings for the thirteen-week period ended April 3, 2010 ("First Quarter").

First Quarter Results (2010 vs 2009):

* Net sales increased 21.7% (17.5% in constant dollars) to $393.2 million compared to $323.0 million;
* Gross profit margin rose 340 basis points to 55.8% of net sales, compared to 52.4% of net sales;
* Operating income increased 115.4% to $51.3 million, or 13.0% of net sales, compared to $23.8 million, or 7.4% of net sales;
* Net income increased 107.3% to $35.9 million compared to $17.3 million; and
* Diluted earnings per share rose 103.8% to $0.53 per diluted share on 68.0 million shares compared to $0.26 per diluted share on 66.7 million shares.

Mike Kovar, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, stated, "We are pleased to report a great start to 2010 with record First Quarter net sales and earnings. Improving economic conditions, global retail comps of 19.4% as well as significant sales increases in our wholesale business proved to be a winning combination. During the quarter, we continued to gain market share by leveraging our global platform and design innovation. This was especially evident in North America and Asia, but we also saw considerable strengthening in our European wholesale businesses. Our retail stores continue to deliver outstanding comp results and, combined with our expanding on-line and catalog activities, are generating a lot of excitement for the FOSSIL® brand."

"Our strong balance sheet puts us in a great position to continue to fuel the momentum we are currently experiencing," Mr. Kovar continued. "While we expect to see improving operating leverage during 2010, we will also continue to invest in our businesses to support our long term growth goals, expand our market share and broaden our global footprint. We expect fiscal 2010 to represent a strong year for Fossil."

Operating Results

Worldwide net sales rose by 17.5% on a constant dollar basis during the First Quarter as a result of strong sales growth in the Company's direct to consumer and North America wholesale segments. In comparison to the prior year quarter, the translation impact of a weaker U.S. dollar increased the Company's reported net sales by approximately $13.5 million during the First Quarter.

Direct to consumer net sales for the First Quarter increased by 29.6% on a constant dollar basis in comparison to the prior year quarter, primarily the result of constant dollar comparable store sales gains of 19.4% and a 9.2% increase in the average number of company-owned stores open during the First Quarter. Net sales from the Company's e-commerce businesses also increased 26.3% on a constant dollar basis for the First Quarter in comparison to the prior year quarter.

Net sales in the North America wholesale segment, which consists of the Company's operations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, increased by 29.8% on a constant dollar basis for the First Quarter in comparison to the prior year quarter. Replenishment orders, continued innovation and an upturn in the watch category contributed to the sales increase. While capitalizing on innovation in style and materials introduced throughout 2009, the Company is capturing an increased market share of an increasing watch business in the U.S. department stores as consumers are allocating more of their discretionary spending toward the watch category. Overall watch sales increased by 50.1% for the First Quarter in comparison to the prior year quarter with sales volume growth across all major watch brands. The strongest performances were delivered by MICHAEL KORS®, FOSSIL and MICHELE®. North America wholesale accessory sales volumes increased by 6.5% for the First Quarter in comparison to the prior year quarter primarily the result of increased shipments of FOSSIL accessory jewelry, men's leather products and footwear, partially offset by a slight sales volume decline in Fossil women's leather products.

Internationally, Asia Pacific wholesale sales volumes increased 10.8% on a constant dollar basis principally due to further market penetration in Korea as well as double-digit growth in Japan. The Asia Pacific wholesale results included a $4 million sales return from the Company's third party distributor in Korea as part of the transition of this market to a Company-owned subsidiary. European wholesale shipments decreased 1.3% in constant dollars primarily due to sales volume declines in FOSSIL and DKNY® watches and jewelry, partially offset by sales volume growth in all other licensed brand watches and FOSSIL leather products.

Gross profit increased by 29.5% to $219.4 million as a result of increased sales and gross profit margin expansion. Gross profit margin increased 340 basis points to 55.8% in the First Quarter compared to 52.4% in the prior year quarter with a weaker U.S. dollar contributing 130 basis points to the improvement. First Quarter gross profit margin also benefited from reduced levels of low margin sales through off-price liquidation channels and an increase in the sales mix of higher margin licensed watch products and direct to consumer sales in comparison to the prior year quarter. During the First Quarter, direct to consumer sales increased to 22.4% of consolidated net sales in comparison to 20.6% of consolidated net sales in the prior year quarter.

First Quarter operating expenses expressed as a percentage of sales decreased to 42.8% compared to 45.1% in the prior year quarter. Total operating expenses increased by $22.6 million, which included a $5.1 million unfavorable impact from the translation of foreign-based expenses as a result of the weaker U.S. dollar as compared to the prior year quarter. On a constant dollar basis, operating expenses increased $17.5 million, primarily the result of increased sales. The Company's wholesale and corporate cost areas accounted for $7.5 million and $3.6 million, respectively, of the increase while the Company's direct to consumer business operating expenses increased by $6.4 million. Expense increases associated with the Company's wholesale segments were primarily attributable to increased payroll and marketing expenses. Expense increases within the Company's direct to consumer segment were primarily attributable to store growth.

Increased net sales, improved gross profit margin and operating expense leverage resulted in a 115.4% increase in operating income for the First Quarter. As a percentage of sales, operating income increased to 13.0% in the First Quarter, compared to 7.4% in the prior year quarter. During the First Quarter, operating income was favorably impacted by approximately $5.1 million as a result of the translation of foreign-based sales and expenses into U.S. dollars.

Other income (expense) decreased unfavorably by $2.5 million during the First Quarter in comparison to the prior year quarter principally as a result of lower levels of foreign currency transaction gains experienced in the First Quarter as compared to the prior year quarter.

The Company's income tax expense for the First Quarter was $15.7 million, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 30.4%. For the comparable prior year quarter, income tax expense was $9.3 million, resulting in an effective rate of 35.0%. The Company estimates its fiscal year 2010 effective tax rate will approximate 35%, excluding any discrete events.

First Quarter net income increased by 107.3% to $35.9 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, inclusive of a favorable $0.05 per diluted share impact related to the weaker U.S. dollar.

Selective Balance Sheet Information

At April 3, 2010, cash, cash equivalents and securities available for sale totaled $458.2 million compared to $202.9 million at the end of the prior year quarter and the Company had $7.9 million of debt at the end of the First Quarter. Continued inventory control measures and better than anticipated sales resulted in a 12.2% decrease in inventory to $250.3 million at the end of the First Quarter compared to $285.1 million in the prior year quarter. Accounts receivable increased by 3.3% to $163.7 million at April 3, 2010 compared to $158.4 million at the end of the prior year quarter, primarily due to an increase in wholesale shipments during the First Quarter versus the comparable prior year quarter. First Quarter days sales outstanding for the Company's wholesale segments was 47 days in comparison to 54 days in the prior year quarter.

Sales and Earnings Guidance

As the Company continues to grow its retail store base and e-commerce businesses, sales from its direct to consumer segment are expected to increase as a percentage of the total sales mix, benefiting the Company's profitability in the fourth quarter, generally at the expense of the first and second quarters when, due to seasonality, it is more difficult to leverage direct to consumer expenses against direct to consumer sales. For the second quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company expects reported and constant dollar year-over-year net sales to increase in a range of 20% to 22%. Second quarter fiscal 2010 diluted earnings per share are expected to be in a range of $0.32 to $0.34.

For fiscal year 2010, the Company expects reported net sales to increase year-over-year in a range of 12% to 14% with constant dollar sales increasing in a range of 14% to 16%, resulting in operating margin expanding to the 15.0% to 15.5% range compared to operating margin of 13.7% in fiscal 2009. Diluted earnings per share for fiscal year 2010 are expected to be in a range of $2.55 to $2.65. This range includes an unfavorable currency impact of approximately $0.10 per diluted share primarily related to the translation impact of an average stronger dollar for the full year, net of expected hedging gains. The Company's forward guidance is based upon the current prevailing rate of the U.S. dollar compared to other foreign currencies for countries in which the Company operates. Specific to the euro/U.S. dollar currency exchange rate, the Company's guidance is predicated upon a 1.28 rate for the balance of fiscal year 2010.

Safe Harbor

Certain statements contained herein that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual results of the future events described in such forward-looking statements could differ materially from those stated in such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are changes in economic trends and financial performance, changes in consumer demands, tastes and fashion trends, lowered levels of consumer spending resulting from a general economic downturn, shifts in market demand resulting in inventory risks, changes in foreign currency rates, and the outcome of current and possible future litigation, as well as the risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2010.

About Fossil

Fossil is a global design, marketing and distribution company that specializes in consumer fashion accessories. The Company's principal offerings include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry sold under proprietary and licensed brands, handbags, small leather goods, belts, sunglasses, cold weather products, apparel and footwear. In the watch and jewelry product category, the Company's offerings include a diverse portfolio of globally recognized proprietary and licensed brand names under which its products are marketed. The Company's extensive range of accessories products, brands, distribution channels and price points allows it to target style-conscious consumers across a wide age spectrum on a global basis. The Company's products are sold to department stores, specialty retail stores, and specialty watch and jewelry stores in the U.S. and in over 100 countries worldwide through 23 company-owned foreign sales subsidiaries and a network of 59 independent distributors. The Company also distributes its products in over 350 Company owned and operated retail stores and through international e-commerce websites and the Company's U.S. e-commerce website at www.fossil.com, where certain product, press release and SEC filing information concerning the Company is also available.

The Fossil, Inc. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=3296

[Frnkli]

So wie es aussieht stehe ich mit meiner Meinung nicht alleine da.

Fossil "buy," target price raised
05/12/10 - Jesup & Lamont
NEW YORK, May 12 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Jesup & Lamont reiterate their "buy" rating on Fossil Inc (FOSL). The target price has been raised from $44 to $48.

Gibt es denn hier keine Meinungen oder Kritik???

Mfg
Frnkli

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Earnings Alert: Fossil is Expected to Beat the Street Consensus When It Reports Earnings (FOSL)
Written on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 6:20am
By Chip Brian

Analysts, on average, expect Fossil (NASDAQ:FOSL) to report earnings of $0.34 per share on sales of $383 million on August 10, 2010.
For the full year, analysts expect the company to post EPS of $2.63. In the year-ago period, the company reported EPS of $0.25 on sales of $316 million.
In the previous quarter, the company reported EPS of $0.53, topping consensus estimates of $0.33.
SmarTrend is bullish on shares of Fossil and our subscribers were alerted to Buy on July 09, 2010 at $38.44. The stock has risen 8.2% since the alert was issued.

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 9:57am CDT
Fossil’s Q2 income rises 227%
Dallas Business Journal - by Kerri Panchuk Web Reporter


* Fossil Inc.

Watch and accessories retailer Fossil Inc. (Nasdaq: FOSL) saw its second quarter income increase to $54.5 million, or 80 cents per share.

The Richardson-based retailer posted total sales of $412 million in the quarter.

That compares to earnings of $16.6 million, or 25 cents per share, on revenue of $315.9 million a year earlier.

Fossil sales across the globe grew 28 percent.

The company’s e-commerce channels also experienced a double-digit same-store sales increase. Same-store sales are sales at stores open for 12 months or more.

The company’s stock opened up 6.99 percent on Tuesday, at $45.71 per share.

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Read more: Fossil’s Q2 income rises 227% - Dallas Business Journal

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Fossil meldet Gewinnsprung, hebt Jahresprognose an

Autor: Aktiencheck | 10.08.2010 | 13:20 | 186 mal gelesen
Richardson (aktiencheck.de AG) - Der amerikanische Uhrenhersteller Fossil Inc. (ISIN US3498821004/ WKN 886238) konnte im

Richardson (aktiencheck.de AG) - Der amerikanische Uhrenhersteller Fossil Inc. (ISIN US3498821004/ WKN 886238) konnte im zweiten Quartal einen deutlichen Umsatz- und Ergebnisanstieg vorweisen.

Wie aus einer am Dienstag veröffentlichten Pressemitteilung hervorgeht, lag der Umsatz im Berichtszeitraum mit 412,6 Mio. Dollar über dem Vorjahreswert von 315,9 Mio. Dollar. Der Nettogewinn verbesserte sich deutlich auf 54,5 Mio. Dollar bzw. 80 Cents je Aktie, nach einem Nettogewinn von 16,6 Mio. Dollar bzw. 25 Cents je Aktie im Vorjahreszeitraum. Unter anderem habe man dank der weiter verbesserten konjunkturellen Rahmenbedingungen von einer deutlichen Absatzsteigerung in nahezu allen Absatzmärkten profitieren können. Auch die Einführung neuer Uhrenmodelle habe mit zu der kräftigen Ergebnissteigerung beigetragen. Analysten hatten zuvor ein EPS von 34 Cents bei einem Umsatz von 382,4 Mio. Dollar erwartet.

Für das laufende Fiskaljahr wurde die Ergebnisprognose auf 3,13 bis 3,23 Dollar je Aktie erhöht, nachdem man hier zuvor ein EPS von 2,55 bis 2,65 Dollar in Aussicht gestellt hatte. Analysten sehen für das laufende Fiskaljahr ein EPS von 2,61 Dollar.

Die Aktie von Fossil notierte zuletzt bei 42,47 Dollar. (10.08.2010/ac/n/a)

[Frnkli]

Uhrenhersteller Fossil: Liebling der Analysten

Der amerikanische Uhren- und Schmuckhersteller Fossil gehört zu den Lieblingen der Analysten. Die Zahlen, die das Unternehmen jüngst vorgelegt hat, waren mehr als überzeugend. Der Gewinn von Fossil hat sich im abgelaufenen Quartal mehr als verdreifacht.


STUTTGART. Mit einem Rekordergebnis hat der Uhren- und Schmuckhersteller Fossil vor wenigen Tagen die Anleger erfreut. Der Online-Finanzdienst Zacks.com setzte die Aktie daraufhin sogar auf seine Nummer-Eins-Liste. Analyst Randal Konik von der Investmentbank Jefferies erwartet, dass in den kommenden drei Monaten auch noch Fossils Ledersparte an Fahrt aufnimmt und einen weiteren Umsatzzuwachs bringt. Außerdem vertreibt der Konzern Sonnenbrillen, Armbänder, Lederwaren und Kleidung unter dem Namen Fossil.

Die Zahlen setzen sich deutlich ab von den schlechten Vorjahresergebnissen. Damals waren viele Einzelhändler noch damit beschäftigt, ihre Lagerbestände loszuwerden, weil die Kunden nur äußerst zögerlich in Luxusartikel investieren wollten. Inzwischen legen sie allerdings wieder neue Vorräte an – für die Analysten ein Zeichen dafür, dass sich der Markt stabilisiert. Und für Fossil rechnen sich mehr und mehr die eigenen Geschäfte, die dem Konzern bessere Margen einbringen als der Verkauf durch Einzelhändler. Ende vergangenen Jahres erzielten die eigenen Läden und der Handel übers Internet bereits ein Viertel des Umsatzes, 2008 waren es noch 18 Prozent gewesen.

Der Markt belohnte die aktuell guten Zahlen prompt: Vor wenigen Tagen erreichte die Aktie ein Fünfjahreshoch bei 46,30 Dollar. Und die Experten sehen weiteres Aufwärtspotenzial. Analystin Marie Driscoll von der Ratingagentur Standard & Poor's etwa erhöhte ihr Kursziel von 44 auf 49 Dollar. Ausgehend vom aktuellen Kurs wäre dies immer noch ein Plus von mehr als 15 Prozent.

Relative Wertentwicklung im Vergleich zur Branche.

Den Gewinn konnte Fossil im abgelaufenen Quartal mehr als verdreifachen: von 25 Cent pro Aktie im Vorjahresquartal auf 80 Cent pro Aktie. Weltweit wuchsen die Umsätze um fast 30 Prozent. Damit ließen die Texaner die Erwartungen der Analysten weit hinter sich, die im Schnitt mit 34 Cent gerechnet hatten. Auch die Prognose für die nächsten beiden Quartale erhöhte Fossil deutlich, und die für das Gesamtjahr 2010 sogar schon zum zweiten Mal.

Einen Großteil des Gewinns erzielte Fossils Uhrensparte. Sowohl die Hauptmarke „Fossil“ als auch die Handelsmarken, die der Konzern eigens für große Einzelhändler wie Wal-Mart und Target unter anderem Namen produziert, liefen in den vergangenen drei Monaten gut. Damit deckt Fossil fast alle Käuferschichten ab: Die billigsten Uhren aus der Fossil-Produktion, die dann unter einem anderen Namen verkauft werden, sind schon für sieben Dollar zu haben, die teuersten kosten mehr als 2 000 Dollar. Analysten halten insbesondere die mittlere Preisklasse für Fossils Stärke, vor allem verglichen mit den Absatzzahlen der Konkurrenz.

[Frnkli]

So liebe Leute hab mich heute bei Fossil verabschiedet.

Alle Stücke in Frankfurt weggegangen.

Wer möchte kann hier ja den Thread weiterführen. Bin und bleib für Fossil positiv gestimmt, denke aber das an Gewinnmitnahme noch kein Anleger verarmt ist.

In diesem Sinne allen Investierten weiterhin viel Glück.

Mfg
Frnkli

[DonJohn93]

Frnkli erst Pushen und dann schnell verkaufen.
Hier ist nichts so wie es scheint das sieht man doch am Kurs.

[Frnkli]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 41.926.646 von DonJohn93 am 10.08.11 00:47:00

an DonJohn93

Dein Kommentar ist so Dumm. Das er es nicht verdient meinen Thread zu beenden.



Der Kurs lügt nie. Wenn ich gepusht hätte, dann wäre ich nicht bei mitte dreißig Euro rausgegangen.

Aber Achtung bildet lieber eure eigene Meinung und lasst euch von solchen Jungspunden nicht den Spaß verderben.

Noch eins DonSilver93 (denn für Gold wird es nicht reichen), an Gewinnmitnahme von über 250% ist noch keiner arm geworden.

Alle die noch investiert sind, weiterhin viel Glück.

Mfg
Frnkli

P.S. Eigentlich schade das keiner den Thread gehaltvoll weiterführen will.

[magro]

Guten Tag,

gibt es zu diesem Kurssturz weitere Informationen?

[RealJoker]

Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 43.136.578 von magro am 08.05.12 17:06:13

Di, 08.05.12 13:27
Fossil-Aktie: Gewinn im ersten Quartal legt zu
Richardson (www.aktiencheck.de) - Der amerikanische Uhrenhersteller Fossil Inc. (ISIN US3498821004/ WKN 886238) meldete am Dienstag die Geschäftszahlen für das erste Quartal.

Demnach lag der Umsatz mit 589,5 Mio. US-Dollar über dem Vorjahreswert von 537,0 Mio. US-Dollar. Der Nettogewinn nach Anteilen Dritter verbesserte sich auf 58,1 Mio. US-Dollar bzw. 93 Cents je Aktie, nach einem Nettogewinn von 55,8 Mio. US-Dollar bzw. 86 Cents je Aktie im Vorjahr. Profitiert habe man von der starken Entwicklung in der Region Asien/Pazifik sowie der weiterhin robusten Absatzentwicklung auf dem nordamerikanischen Markt. Weiterhin schwierig sei die Entwicklung in Europa verlaufen, hieß es weiter. Analysten hatten zuvor ein EPS von 92 Cents bei Umsatzerlösen von 617,6 Mio. US-Dollar erwartet.

Für das laufende Quartal liegen die Analystenschätzungen bei einem EPS von 94 Cents sowie einem Umsatz von 651,4 Mio. US-Dollar. Fossil selbst erwartet für das zweite Quartal einen Gewinn von 77 bis 79 Cents je Aktie, wobei diese Prognose einen positiven Ergebnisbeitrag von 3 Cents je Aktie aus der im April übernommenen Skagen Designs Ltd. sowie negative Einmaleffekte in Höhe von 7 Cents je Aktie beinhaltet.

Für das laufende Fiskaljahr erwartet der Konzern inklusive des Ergebnisbeitrags der konsolidierten Gesellschaft Skargen in Höhe von 22 Cents je Aktie sowie negativen Einmaleffekten von 15 Cents je Aktie einen Gewinn von 5,30 bis 5,40 US-Dollar je Aktie. Analysten sehen hier ein EPS von 5,56 US-Dollar.

Die Aktie von Fossil notierte zuletzt bei 125,77 US-Dollar. (08.05.2012/ac/n/a)



Quelle: AKTIENCHECK.DE

Der Kurssturz ist schon heftig...

[Shareholder_Value]

Auch wenn es gegen meine Philosophie geht habe ich mich für eine kleine Position in Fossil entschieden. Kaufen konnte ich für unter 60€.

Die Aktie ist vor dem Kursrutsch stark überbewertet gewesen. Trotzem sehe ich eine erfolgreiche Marke. Welche momentan eine kurze Verschnaufpause einlegt. Bei dem Wachstum der letzen drei Jahre ist das in meinen Augen auch bitter nötig.

Mir gefällt der geringe Verschuldungsgrad und die trotzdem sehr gute Eigenkapitalrendite!

Was haltet Ihr von den Kennzahlen?

Wo geht der Kurs hin?

Meinungen? Belebt das Forum.

[Frnkli]

Sehe Fossil erst einmal in die Konsoledierung gehen.

Alle Marken haben im Moment das geleiche Problem. <<< Europa >>>

Große Verunsicherung wegen der Schuldenkriese. High End Marken wie Gucci usw. haben da eher weniger mit zu tun, aber die mittleren und aufstrebenden Marken trifft es um so härter.

Fossil selber hat ja in den letzten Jahren ein wahnsins Wachstunm, speziell in Europa (besonders in Deutschland) hingelegt. Wie jeder weiß brummt es aber seid längeren nicht mehr so. Bedeutet für Fossil sich nun zu festigen und Marktanteile nicht wieder zu verlieren.

Schaun wir mal. Ich werde im Moment keine Fossil Anteilsscheine kaufen, da ich von einer Seitwärtsbewegung ausgehe unter Schwankungen.