Financial results – Page 2
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ArticleGymshark’s annual profit drops despite higher sales
UK-based sportswear company Gymshark, which closed its regional sourcing offices in Hong Kong and Mauritius and restructured its North American team last FY, suffered a 32 percent decline in annual operating profit to £20,087,000 (€23.5m) for the 12 months ended July 31, 2023. Net profit, impacted by a 320 percent ...
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ArticleGlobe spinning in right direction with shift in focus
Globe Intl., bolstered by a shift in key product focus to footwear and apparel, generated improved H1 results that included stronger profitability and cash flow from operations for the six months ended Dec. 31. The Aussie group reported a net profit of A$4.9 million (€3.0m) against a loss of A$0.2 ...
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ArticleWolverine makes progress on turnaround but more bumps likely
Wolverine Worldwide’s CEO leads turnaround, aiming for $140M profit gains in 2024. Despite Q4 losses, strides made in inventory and debt.
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ArticleKMD Brands sees soft H1 group sales
All three of KMD’s brands – Rip Curl, Kathmandu and Oboz – suffered a year-over-year sales decline in the first half that ended Jan. 31, with their aggregate revenues projected to be down by 14.5 percent to 469 million New Zealand dollars (€267.3m). Amid ongoing weakness in consumer sentiment during ...
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ArticleSales at AFP up 8%, though short of expectations
All for Padel (AFP) – the racquet company within AFP Group, which holds the Adidas license to design, manufacture and commercialize pádel racquets, accessories and courts – had been hoping to generate €34 million in sales for 2023. However, this target was revised down to €31 million in September, and ...
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ArticleCrocs brand kicks off 2024 with momentum, $5 billion sales target not until later
The Crocs brand has started 2024 “with momentum” after sales in 2023 jumped by 14 percent to $3.0 billion, but management now expects it will take a bit longer to reach a $5.0 billion 2026 sales target unveiled in 2021. “I don’t think it’s realistic to achieve the $5 billion ...
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ArticleHanesBrands plots next moves for Champion business
Stephen Bratspies, CEO of HanesBrands, hinted about strategic alternatives for the company’s flagging Champion business but offered few specifics when speaking to analysts during the apparel company’s year-end conference call. “[…] the process is progressing as expected,” Bratspies commented, adding, “We continue to evaluate the right path forward as ...
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ArticleTopgolf Callaway forecasts higher revenue, Ebitda and cash flow in 2024
Topgolf Callaway, which is working on several synergistic strategies to connect and grow its various businesses, is forecasting modest cash flow growth this year before it ramps up between 2025 and 2028 and bolsters earnings per share expansion starting next year. Despite currency headwinds and a difficult year-over-year comparison for ...
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ArticleEuropean market remains strong for Under Armour
Despite some recent “cooling” with consumers in Eastern Europe and concerns over Red Sea shipping disruptions, Under Armour is pleased with the trajectory of its business in Europe. In the product area, the brand is seeing sales traction from its Meridian products for women; its Curry 11 products; and its ...
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ArticleMizuno posts strong nine-month results, lifts FY outlook
Bolstered by record revenues and net income for the nine months ended Dec. 31, Mizuno Corp. raised its annual operating profit and net income outlooks while maintaining its annual revenue forecast at 225,000 million Japanese yen (€1.41bn). The group raised its full-year operating profit by 13.6 percent to ¥16,500 million ...
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ArticleAsics eyes modest FY24 growth, but flat sales in Europe
After reporting a 59 percent gain in FY23 operating income to ¥59,215 million (€337.8m) and 17.7 percent increase in total annual revenues to ¥570,463 million (€3.55b), Asics Corp. detailed its FY24 outlook. The Japanese group, which wants to achieve a consolidated operating income ratio of approximately 12.0 percent in FY26, ...
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ArticleAlpargatas’ write-offs impact Q4 Ebitda, adjusted gross margins
Write-offs of 64 million Brazilian reais (€12.0m) in raw materials and finished goods affected Q4 adjusted Ebidta at Alpargatas. The Brazilian footwear group ramped up its capital discipline in the latter months of 2023 because of a “significant reduction” in sell-ins, itself due to high levels of inventory at retail. ...
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ArticleGoPro’s retail strategy ahead of plan despite Q4, FY losses
GoPro is increasing its retail presence and product range while ramping up its brand exposure at global sporting events, despite reporting Q4 and FY 2023 operating losses and declines in revenues. Ten months since launching a multi-year growth strategy, the group says it can count on some wins despite the ...
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ArticleXXL promises Ebitda improvements amid cost-cutting
Norwegian retailer XXL ASA, in reporting weak Q4 and FY 2023 results, said it will continue to implement its “Reset & Rethink” strategy this year to deliver Ebitda improvement of 500-750 million Norwegian kroner (€43.9–65.8m) over the next 12 to 18 months. The effort will focus on a continued consolidation ...
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ArticleThe North Face, EMEA stronger in “challenging” VF quarter
VF Corp. may not look the same in thee future. As they report disappointing Q3 results, the company has inititated a “strategic review of its brand assets”.
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ArticleDescente’s operating profit dips despite higher sales
Higher SG&A costs related to additional brand promotions contributed to a 12 percent decline in Q3 operating income to ¥6,434 million (€40.2m) at Descente. But higher athleticwear sales offset a decline in golf apparel sales and led to a 4.6 percent gain in total revenues to ¥90,100 million (€56.3m) for ...
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ArticleDeckers raises FY guidance, sets CEO succession plan after strong results
Bolstered by strong Q3 gains in the DTC channel, Deckers Brands has reported 35 percent operating income growth, 16 percent revenue expansion on a reported basis, and a 570-basis-point increase in gross margin for the period ended Dec. 31. With the strong results, the Ugg and Hoka parent raised its ...
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ArticleReal Madrid becomes football club with highest revenue, says Deloitte report
Deloitte’s Sports Business Group has released the 27th edition of its Deloitte Football Money League. The report reveals the 20 highest-revenue-generating football clubs globally for the 2022/23 season. Real Madrid generated record revenues of €831 million, representing an increase of €118 million compared with the previous year, and knocked Manchester ...
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ArticleMacron posts 15% sales increase
Italian teamwear brand Macron has announced a 15 percent sales increase to €196 million in 2023. Growth was homogeneous across the various markets in which the company operates, with excellent performance in its three main markets, including the UK, Italy, and Spain. International sales account for 80 percent of Macron’s ...
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ArticlePeloton Interactive disappoints despite some clear gains
Despite making some strides in Q2, Peloton Interactive did not live up to future sales expectations. The company is now forecasting a Q3 revenue range of $700 to $725 million, below average market guidance of $755.6 million and 3.2 to 6.5 percent below the year-ago quarter’s $749 million. That shortcoming ...
