Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Nike ( NKE ) warned of weak sales ahead in China, where demand stayed soft and Greater China revenue dropped 10% in Q3, with Nike Direct down 5% and wholesale plunging 13%. The outlook could ripple across apparel and footwear peers facing similar headwinds in the key market. In light of this, below is a list of the top 10 footwear stocks ranked according to their ...
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Nike ( NKE ) warned of weak sales ahead in China, where demand stayed soft and Greater China revenue dropped 10% in Q3, with Nike Direct down 5% and wholesale plunging 13%. The outlook could ripple across apparel and footwear peers facing similar headwinds in the key market. In light of this, below is a list of the top 10 footwear stocks ranked according to their Seeking Alpha Quant Ratings. The list is organized by Quant Rating, showcasing companies in the footwear sector based on their quantitative performance metrics. Rocky Brands, Inc. ( RCKY ) leads the list with a Strong Buy rating of 4.77, making it the clear standout among footwear stocks. Deckers Outdoor Corporation ( DECK ) and Crocs, Inc. ( CROX ) follow as runners-up, each earning Hold ratings with scores of 3.37 and 3.34, respectively. The list also features well-known global brands such as NIKE, Inc. ( NKE ) and Birkenstock Holding plc ( BIRK ), both carrying Hold ratings. Across the top 10, Quant Ratings range from a high of 4.77 for Rocky Brands down to 2.04 for On Holding AG ( ONON ), reflecting a wide spectrum of quantitative assessments within the footwear industry. Nike's struggles highlight broader challenges from local competition, inventory overhang, and economic slowdowns dragging on discretionary spending. Here is the list: Rocky Brands, Inc. ( RCKY ), Quant Rating: 4.77, YTD perf: +32% Deckers Outdoor Corporation ( DECK ), Quant Rating: 3.37, YTD perf: -3.45% Crocs, Inc. ( CROX ), Quant Rating: 3.34, YTD perf: -2.92% NIKE, Inc. ( NKE ), Quant Rating: 3.02, YTD perf: -17.09% Birkenstock Holding plc ( BIRK ), Quant Rating: 2.83, YTD perf: -12.40% PUMA SE ( PUMSY ), Quant Rating: 2.70, YTD perf: -3.92% Wolverine World Wide, Inc. ( WWW ), Quant Rating: 2.69, YTD perf: -10.08% Allbirds, Inc. ( BIRD ), Quant Rating: 2.58, YTD perf: -26.59% Steven Madden, Ltd. ( SHOO ), Quant Rating: 2.10, YTD perf: -18.54% On Holding AG ( ONON ), Quant Rating: 2.04, YTD perf: -26...