Skechers USANYSE: SKX

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SKX offers strong growth potential through strategic infrastructure investments, global expansion and solid performance in both wholesale and DTC segments.

Skechers (SKX) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.

Retailer Skechers USA (SKX) has taken an 8.2% haircut this quarter, which has resulted in the stock breaching its year-to-date breakeven level. Now trading at $61.59, the shares are a ways off their June 12 record highs of $75.09.

Investors with an interest in Shoes and Retail Apparel stocks have likely encountered both Skechers (SKX) and Birkenstock (BIRK). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. posted 16% YoY growth in 3Q24, driven by strong U.S. wholesale performance, and expects a positive holiday season despite challenges in China. The company has built a strong value brand with a wide retail footprint, leveraging licensees for operational flexibility and reduced CAPEX risk. Skechers' valuation appears low at 14x FY24E earnings, but concerns over cyclicality and high margins suggest it is fairly valued, not a screaming buy.

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. reported strong Q3 results with 15.9% revenue growth as the company's brand ambassador marketing has paid off. The footwear industry has been weak due to weak consumer spending, underlining the strength of Skechers' growth. Despite the great performance, SKX stock has remained stagnant, highlighting a remaining undervaluation.

Skechers (SKX) on Friday reported better-than-expected quarterly results and raised its outlook for the year.