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PUMA 2.0: Speedcats, Structuring, And The Silent Rise Of An Undervalued Player
Summary
- PUMA is executing a strategic shift to premium positioning and DTC, with brand elevation and Sportstyle innovation driving long-term margin expansion.
- Emerging market strength, especially in EEMEA and LatAm, offers a structural growth advantage and margin upside as pricing power improves.
- Key risks include U.S. tariffs, China weakness, and execution challenges, but catalysts like Speedcat traction and new CEO clarity could unlock value.
- Trading at attractive valuations with 16-19% FCFF yields, I recommend buying on dips, targeting a price of ~$78 on the ADR, with upside if margin goals are exceeded.
I’m an equity research analyst focused exclusively on medical technology, where I translate clinical innovation into investment ideas. Drawing on hands‑on channel checks and proprietary financial models, I uncover underappreciated growth opportunities. My work distills complex FDA approvals, procedure adoption trends, and margin drivers into clear, actionable recommendations. I track catalysts like regulatory wins, device rollouts, and service‑revenue expansion. I write to help investors navigate and capitalize on the fast‑evolving MedTech landscape.
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