Right now consumers are more price-sensitive and value-oriented, impacting spending on athletic apparel and footwear.

Brands that manage costs effectively, provide high quality apparel/footwear, and adapt to changing preferences are better positioned to succeed.

We're breaking down ONON's earnings report to see what we can learn and how peers are likely to stack up.

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ONON (On Holding AG)

ONON shares surged as much as 20% today thanks mostly to its leadership's ability to streamline operations. Effective cost-cutting measures and operational efficiencies, such as a higher mix of direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales and leaner inventory management, resulted in earnings of 36 cents per share, more than double the 17 cents reported last year, despite a fifth consecutive quarter of slowing sales.

This earnings performance surprised us, but does check a core competency box that we will consider moving forward in its management's ability to navigate a tightening economic environment.

The company's sentiment levels are at the top of the pack vs. peers. Keep an eye on this -- any changes may signal trouble in holding value amid cost cutting measures.

ONON Investor Considerations from here:

• Positive: Strong earnings growth and efficient cost management.
• Caution: Continued sales slowdown could temper future gains.

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