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Dec 31, 2023
Columbia Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Reported a decrease in net sales and operating income compared to Q4 2022, while successfully executing inventory reduction plan.
Key Takeaways
Columbia Sportswear Company reported a decrease in net sales by 9% to $1,060.0 million and a decrease in operating income by 27% to $113.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. Diluted earnings per share decreased by 23% to $1.55. The company exited the quarter with $764.5 million in cash and equivalents and a 27% decrease in inventories.
Net sales decreased 9 percent to $1,060.0 million.
Operating income decreased 27 percent to $113.1 million.
Diluted earnings per share decreased 23 percent to $1.55.
Exited the quarter with $764.5 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments and no borrowings.
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Forward Guidance
The Company's Full Year 2024 Net sales are expected to decrease 4.0 to 2.0 percent, resulting in net sales of $3.35 to $3.42 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Gross margin is expected to expand 100 to 150 basis points to 50.6 to 51.1 percent of net sales from 49.6 percent of net sales in 2023.
- Interest income, net is expected to be approximately $19 million.
- Operating cash flow is expected to be at least $300 million.
- Foreign currency translation is anticipated to increase 2024 net sales growth by approximately 60 basis points.
- Effective income tax rate is expected to be 24.0 to 25.0 percent.
Challenges Ahead
- Net sales are expected to decrease 4.0 to 2.0 percent, resulting in net sales of $3.35 to $3.42 billion, compared to $3.49 billion in 2023.
- SG&A expenses, as a percent of net sales, are expected to be 43.2 to 43.5 percent, compared to SG&A expense as a percent of net sales of 40.6 percent in 2023.
- Operating income is expected to be $256 to $288 million, resulting in operating margin of 7.6 to 8.4 percent, compared to operating margin of 8.9 percent in 2023.
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