Dec 31, 2019

Crocs Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Crocs reported record revenues and double-digit operating margin for the fourth quarter of 2019.

Key Takeaways

Crocs, Inc. reported a strong fourth quarter and full year 2019, with record revenues driven by focus on core clog and sandal categories and impactful marketing. The company's expense structure reduction led to stronger earnings growth, despite concerns over the coronavirus impact in Asia.

Revenues were $263.0 million, a growth of 21.8% over Q4 2018.

Wholesale revenues increased by 22.4%.

E-commerce revenues increased by 34.3%.

Diluted net income per common share was $0.29, compared to a diluted net loss per common share of $1.72 in Q4 2018.

Total Revenue
$263M
Previous year: $216M
+21.8%
EPS
$0.12
Previous year: -$0.1
-220.0%
Gross Profit
$126M
Previous year: $99.8M
+26.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$108M
Previous year: $123M
-12.3%
Free Cash Flow
$13M
Previous year: $21.5M
-39.4%
Total Assets
$739M
Previous year: $469M
+57.6%

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Forward Guidance

Crocs expects revenues for Q1 2020 to be between $305 and $325 million, negatively impacted by $20 to $30 million due to the coronavirus. Full year 2020 revenues are expected to be up 8% to 12% over 2019, also impacted by the coronavirus.

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenues for Q1 2020 will be negatively impacted by approximately $20 to $30 million due to disruptions to our Asia business from COVID-19.
  • Revenues for Q1 2020 will be negatively impacted by approximately $3 million due to currency.
  • Many of our partner stores in China are closed temporarily.
  • Operating margin to be between 9% and 12%, including $3 million of non-recurring expenses for store closures and other provisions in Asia as a result of business disruptions from the coronavirus.
  • 2020 revenues will be negatively impacted by $40 to $60 million as a result of disruptions to our Asia business from the coronavirus and approximately $10 million of currency

Revenue & Expenses

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