Under Armour experienced a dramatic financial deterioration, swinging from $232M net income to a $201M loss while burning through $357M in cash.
This represents a complete reversal of profitability with the company moving from strong earnings and cash generation to significant losses and negative operating cash flow. The 42% decline in cash reserves to $501M, combined with continued share buybacks despite losses, raises concerns about capital allocation discipline and financial sustainability.
Under Armour's financial performance collapsed across all key metrics, with net income swinging from a $232M profit to a $201M loss and operating cash flow turning deeply negative at -$59M versus +$354M previously. While the company reduced debt by 12% and improved working capital (lower receivables), the massive cash burn of over $350M and continued $90M in share buybacks despite losses signals potential liquidity concerns and questionable capital allocation priorities. The overall picture reveals a company in significant financial distress that has burned through substantial cash reserves while maintaining shareholder returns at the expense of balance sheet strength.
Net income declined 186.7% — review whether driven by operations, interest costs, or non-recurring items.
Operating income deteriorated sharply — investigate whether driven by one-time charges or structural cost issues.
Operating cash flow fell 116.8% — earnings quality concerns; investigate working capital changes and non-cash items.
Cash declined 41.6% — significant cash burn or deployment; verify adequacy of remaining liquidity runway.
Share repurchases increased 20% — management returning capital, signals confidence in intrinsic value.
Current assets declined 18.7% — monitor working capital adequacy and short-term liquidity.
Equity decreased 12.2% — buybacks or losses reducing book value, monitor solvency ratios.
Debt reduced 11.9% — deleveraging strengthens balance sheet and reduces financial risk.
Receivables declined — improved collection efficiency or conservative revenue recognition.
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