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Deckers Outdoor Corp (DECK) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company has strong financial performance, positive analyst sentiment, and a solid technical setup. Despite insider selling, the overall outlook remains favorable for long-term growth.
The technical indicators are bullish. The MACD is positive and contracting, RSI is neutral at 66.818, and moving averages are aligned bullishly (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). The stock is trading above its pivot level of 114.873, with resistance levels at 118.54 and 120.806, suggesting potential for upward movement.

Strong Q3 financial performance with revenue up 7.14% YoY, net income up 5.34% YoY, and EPS up 11.00% YoY.
Positive analyst sentiment with multiple price target increases and buy ratings.
Strong performance of key brands (UGG and HOKA) exceeding expectations.
International growth and direct-to-consumer acceleration.
Insider selling increased by 235.86% over the last month.
Gross margin dropped by 0.85% YoY, indicating slight pressure on profitability.
No recent congress trading data or significant hedge fund activity.
In Q3 2026, Deckers reported revenue growth of 7.14% YoY to $1.96 billion, net income growth of 5.34% YoY to $481.15 million, and EPS growth of 11.00% YoY to $3.33. However, gross margin declined slightly by 0.85% YoY to 59.84%.
Analysts are generally positive on DECK. Recent upgrades include price targets as high as $161 (UBS) and $143 (Barclays). The consensus highlights strong Q3 performance, accelerating growth in key brands, and a solid balance sheet. However, some analysts remain cautious, citing soft Q4 guidance and tariff-related margin pressures.