BERLIN (Reuters) - German sportswear group Puma <PUMG.DE> raised sales and profit forecasts again on Thursday after a strong third quarter in all regions despite cautioning that it would take a hit from U.S. tariffs on China in the fourth quarter.
Third quarter sales rose by a currency adjusted 17% to 1.48 billion euros ($1.65 billion), ahead of average analyst forecasts for 1.45 billion, while operating earnings were up 25% to 162 million euros, in line with analyst expectations.
Puma said it now expects currency-adjusted sales to rise around 15% for the full year, up from a previous forecast for 13%, while operating earnings will come in at 420 million euros to 430 million euros.
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(Reporting by Emma Thomasson, editing by Riham Alkousaa)