Earnings Preivew: Adidas Must Show it Can Run Even Faster to Justify its Valuation

Expecations for the German sports goods maker are high, and factored into its share price, ahead of its Wednesday results. Adidas AG will publish its fourth quarter and full year results Wednesday, with pressure on the sportswear giant and Nike rival to deliver a something akin to a personal best in order to maintain momentum that has propelled the stock 65% higher over the past year.