Mar 31, 2021

Crocs Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Crocs reported record revenue and profitability, with growth across all regions and channels, leading to raised full-year guidance.

Key Takeaways

Crocs, Inc. reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with revenues up 64% to $460 million. The company saw increased operating income and diluted EPS, driven by growth in all regions and channels. Due to this strong performance, Crocs raised its full-year guidance, expecting revenue growth of 40% to 50%.

Record first quarter revenues increased 63.6% to $460.1 million.

Digital sales grew 75.3%, representing 32.3% of revenue.

Operating income increased to $124.7 million, with operating margins expanding to 27.1%.

Diluted earnings per share were $1.47, significantly up from $0.16 in the same period last year.

Total Revenue
$460M
Previous year: $281M
+63.6%
EPS
$1.49
Previous year: $0.22
+577.3%
Gross Profit
$253M
Previous year: $134M
+88.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$256M
Previous year: $107M
+139.1%
Free Cash Flow
$22.2M
Previous year: -$101M
-121.9%
Total Assets
$1.36B
Previous year: $836M
+62.9%

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Forward Guidance

Crocs anticipates strong financial performance for the second quarter and full year 2021. Revenue growth is expected to be between 60% and 70% for Q2 2021, and between 40% and 50% for the full year. Non-GAAP operating margin is projected to be between 21% and 23% for Q2 and between 22% and 24% for the full year.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue growth to be between 60% and 70% compared to second quarter 2020 revenues of $331.5 million.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin to be between 21% and 23%.
  • Revenue growth to be between 40% and 50% compared to 2020 revenues of $1,386.0 million.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin to be between 22% and 24%.
  • GAAP tax rate and non-GAAP effective tax rate of approximately 20%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Non-GAAP adjustments of approximately $3 million related to distribution center investments that will impact gross margin in Q2.
  • Non-GAAP adjustments of approximately $12 to $15 million related to distribution center investments that will impact gross margin for the full year.
  • Capital expenditures of approximately $100 to $130 million for supply chain investments to support growth.
  • Potential impacts to business related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Effect of competition in the industry.

Revenue & Expenses

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