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Adidas shares rise as strong third quarter drives 2026 guidance hike

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on October 21, 2026

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· Last updated: October 21, 2026

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Adidas Stock Surges on Strong Q3, Boosts 2026 Profit Guidance by €200M

Adidas Raises Outlook Following Robust Third Quarter Performance

Oct 21 (Reuters) - Adidas shares rose 3.3% in early Frankfurt trade on Wednesday, after the German sportswear group raised its full-year outlook on the back of strong third-quarter results.

Product Innovation and Market Strategy

Adidas has been investing in rolling out new styles as the popularity of its Samba and Gazelle sneakers gradually fades, including the launch of its lightest‑ever racing shoe, the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, which helped Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe crack the two‑hour marathon barrier in April.

Impact of New Product Launches

The group said in an unscheduled preliminary earnings statement on Tuesday that it expected its 2026 operating profit to be around €100 million ($112 million) higher than previously anticipated, not counting a US tariff refund of €200 million recorded in the third quarter.

Profit Guidance and Financial Adjustments

In total, it sees annual operating earnings of €2.5 billion, instead of the previous €2.3 billion goal, when accounting for the refund and a reinvestment of €100 million planned for the fourth quarter.

Analyst Reactions and Market Expectations

The surprise update provided “another compelling proof point of Adidas continuing to expand market share while delivering profitable growth amid a challenging environment”, Metzler analysts said in a note to investors.

J.P. Morgan analysts wrote that excluding the impact from tariffs, Adidas' quarterly gross profit and underlying operating profit exceeded market expectations by 2% and 9%, respectively. 

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($1 = 0.8910 euros)

(Reporting by Tristan Veyet in Gdansk and Alessandro Parodi in Paris, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)

Key Takeaways

  • Adidas delivered a record third quarter: revenues rose 9% to €7.252 billion and operating profit surged 37% to €1.008 billion—the highest ever for a quarter (adidas-group.com).
  • Full‑year 2026 operating profit guidance was raised by €100 million, to €2.5 billion, after accounting for the €200 million U.S. tariff refund and a €100 million reinvestment plan in Q4 (adidas-group.com).
  • Adidas’s innovation push—including the ultra‑lightweight Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 supershoe—continues to pay off both in athletic performance milestones and in profitable growth (adidas-group.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Adidas shares rise in early Frankfurt trade?
Adidas shares jumped 3.3% after the company raised its full-year outlook, supported by strong third-quarter results and new product launches.
What is Adidas' revised profit outlook for 2026?
Adidas now expects its 2026 operating profit to be about €100 million higher than previously anticipated, with total annual operating earnings targeted at €2.5 billion.
What products contributed to Adidas' strong third-quarter performance?
The launch of the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, Adidas' lightest‑ever racing shoe, and other new styles were key contributors to the company's strong results.
What impact did tariff refunds have on Adidas’ latest earnings?
A US tariff refund of €200 million was recorded in Q3, which contributed to a revised annual earnings outlook of €2.5 billion for Adidas.
How did analysts respond to Adidas’ updated financial outlook?
Analysts from Metzler and J.P. Morgan praised Adidas for expanding market share and exceeding profit expectations, even excluding tariff impacts.

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