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Hold -- Price 27.61 on Sept. 23
by Wedbush Morgan

Given the difficult consumer environment in the U.S. and potential for greater consumer weakness in international markets, we remain on the sidelines ... . Expect Q3 EPS of 57 cents, below consensus of 60 cents. WWW will report Q3 results Oct. 1 ... . [We're] reducing 2008 EPS estimate to $1.85 from $1.88 and 2009 EPS estimate to $2.06 from $2.10; maintaining target of 26, or 12.6 times our new 2009 EPS estimate of $2.06. Market cap: $1.4 billion.

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Hold - Price 23.72 on Nov. 28
by Sterne Agee

Initiating with Hold and 25 target, based on a multiple of 14 times 2008 estimated earnings of $1.78. We would currently avoid shares of [this footwear-and apparel-maker], as we do not see upside growth in the next year...The Outdoor Group's sales increased [nearly] 20% in Q307...Merrell, Sebago and Patagonia, performed well...Given the economic environment, retail customers [may] limit purchases...[and global strategy may bring] higher operating expenses and delay income growth...We're projecting '07 revenue at $1.19 billion and EPS at $1.59 and '08 revenue at $1.263 billion and EPS at $1.78. Market cap: $1.24 billion.

P/E is 17.74, the PEG is 1.27, and the stock pays a yield of 1.3%.

Upgraded by Nollenberger Capital from Neutral to Buy

After making $800+ on PUTS, I dbl dipped and got bit, my puts are DEAD to the tune of about $350 +/-.