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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Harley-Davidson had a mixed performance in the recent result.</li><li>The company delivered in line with expectations, reporting a 6% growth in North America, the most important region.</li><li>However, this growth was offset by soft performances in Europe and the Asia Pacific primarily due to regional macroeconomic conditions.</li></ul>

Harley-Davidson had a mixed performance in the recent result.The company delivered in line with expectations, reporting a 6% growth in North America, the most important region.However, this growth was offset by soft performances in Europe and the Asia Pacific primarily due to regional macroeconomic conditions.

Harley-Davidson Inc.: Investment in LiveWire segment & The Impact On revenue! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>This is our first report on motorcycle giant, Harley-Davidson.</li><li>The company has demonstrated progress in key aspects of its strategic plan, the Hardwire strategy, despite challenges due to high-interest-rate environment and consumer confidence and affordability concerns impacting premium discretionary products.</li><li>The company's focus on its profitable categories, innovation, and enhancing the customer experience has enhanced its business and contributed to long-term value creation.</li></ul>

This is our first report on motorcycle giant, Harley-Davidson.The company has demonstrated progress in key aspects of its strategic plan, the Hardwire strategy, despite challenges due to high-interest-rate environment and consumer confidence and affordability concerns impacting premium discretionary products.The company's focus on its profitable categories, innovation, and enhancing the customer experience has enhanced its business and contributed to long-term value creation.

Harley-Davidson Inc.:  Initiation of Coverage - An Analysis Of Its Competitive Advantage

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hero-motocorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2391:1" rel="noopener">Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)</a>  &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/harley-davidson-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4386:1" rel="noopener">Harley Davidson (HOG US)</a> launched their collaborative creation, the Harley-Davidson X440, in India.</li>
<li>While this is a step in the right and anticipated direction, there are potentially grave mistakes that need to be corrected.</li>
<li>For HOG, there is more to lose than to gain from this development. Additionally, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eicher-motors-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18316:1" rel="noopener">Eicher Motors (EIM IN)</a> moat around the brand and a strong riding culture is likely underrated.</li>
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Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)  &amp; Harley Davidson (HOG US) launched their collaborative creation, the Harley-Davidson X440, in India.
While this is a step in the right and anticipated direction, there are potentially grave mistakes that need to be corrected.
For HOG, there is more to lose than to gain from this development. Additionally, Eicher Motors (EIM IN) moat around the brand and a strong riding culture is likely underrated.


Independent Sell Side Equity Research Analyst, ChartSmarter

Douglas Busch

Independent Sell Side Equity Research Analyst

ChartSmarter

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On a daily basis we write up actionable ideas on a specific, major S&P sector on both the long and short side, in an easy yet thorough way. In the notes we give precise entries and exits, while looking to capture the "meat" of a trend.

Technical Analysis.

Technical Analysis

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<li>Spanning the globe for current best-in-breed auto players shows diverging action.</li>
<li>New pair suggestion: Long Tesla/Short Rivian. Bottom could be in on TSLA</li>
<li>Updated JD.com general status from last week's China/Japan Note encouraging.</li>
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Spanning the globe for current best-in-breed auto players shows diverging action.
New pair suggestion: Long Tesla/Short Rivian. Bottom could be in on TSLA
Updated JD.com general status from last week's China/Japan Note encouraging.


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<li>Our dealer checks across a couple of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eicher-motors-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18316:1" rel="noopener">Eicher Motors (EIM IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3613:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN)</a> dealerships indicate a strengthening competitive position for Royal Enfield. </li>
<li>After the initial hype, customers are now shifting back to Royal Enfield. </li>
<li>As competition ramps up production, we continue to believe that the market will expand, and there will be no fight for market share.</li>
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Our dealer checks across a couple of Eicher Motors (EIM IN) and Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) dealerships indicate a strengthening competitive position for Royal Enfield. 
After the initial hype, customers are now shifting back to Royal Enfield. 
As competition ramps up production, we continue to believe that the market will expand, and there will be no fight for market share.


Eicher Motors (EIM IN) | Competitive Position Strengthening

United States

Harley-Davidson, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells motorcycles.  The Company's products include heavyweight touring, custom, and performance motorcycles, as well as a line of motorcycle parts, accessories, and general merchandise.  Harley-Davidson also provides motorcycle floor planning and parts and accessories financing to its North American and European dealers.

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Harley Davidson (HOG US)

Harley-Davidson Inc.: Investment in LiveWire segment & The Impact On revenue! - Major Drivers

Harley-Davidson had a mixed performance in the recent result. The company delivered in line with expectations, reporting a 6% growth in North...

Baptista Research

Harley-Davidson Inc.: Initiation of Coverage - An Analysis Of Its Competitive Advantage

This is our first report on motorcycle giant, Harley-Davidson. The company has demonstrated progress in key aspects of its strategic plan, the...

Baptista Research

Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN) | The "HOG" Wash

Hero MotoCorp (HMCL IN) & Harley-Davidson (HOG US) launched the Harley-Davidson X440 in India. Though a step in the right direction, there are...

Pranav Bhavsar

International Automobile Analysis

China markets showing excellent resilience and could be a good sign for the global economy. Automobile plays that may benefit.

Douglas Busch

Eicher Motors (EIM IN) | Competitive Position Strengthening

After the hype about competition, RE's competitive position is strengthening. The premium motorcycle market is expected to expand without a fight...

Pranav Bhavsar

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Harley-Davidson Inc.: Investment in LiveWire segment & The Impact On revenue! - Major Drivers

Harley-Davidson had a mixed performance in the recent result. The company delivered in line with expectations, reporting a 6% growth in North...

Baptista Research

Harley-Davidson Inc.: Initiation of Coverage - An Analysis Of Its Competitive Advantage

This is our first report on motorcycle giant, Harley-Davidson. The company has demonstrated progress in key aspects of its strategic plan, the...

Baptista Research

Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN) | The "HOG" Wash

Hero MotoCorp (HMCL IN) & Harley-Davidson (HOG US) launched the Harley-Davidson X440 in India. Though a step in the right direction, there are...

Pranav Bhavsar

International Automobile Analysis

China markets showing excellent resilience and could be a good sign for the global economy. Automobile plays that may benefit.

Douglas Busch

Eicher Motors (EIM IN) | Competitive Position Strengthening

​After the hype about competition, RE's competitive position is strengthening. The premium motorcycle market is expected to expand without a fight...

Pranav Bhavsar

After the hype about competition, RE's competitive position is strengthening. The premium motorcycle market is expected to expand without a fight...