Crocs Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Crocs, Inc. announced a record year, with revenues of nearly $4 billion, an 11% increase. The fourth quarter exceeded expectations across all metrics, with Crocs Brand growing across all regions and channels. The company made progress in returning the HEYDUDE Brand to a pull-market position, resulting in improved gross margins and healthy inventory levels.
Revenues were $960 million, an increase of 1.6% from the same period last year, or 1.5% on a constant currency basis.
Diluted earnings per share were $4.16 as compared to $2.20 for the same period last year due to an increased tax benefit.
Adjusted diluted earnings per share decreased 2.6% to $2.58 compared to $2.65 for the same period last year.
During the quarter $277 million of debt was repaid, and we reduced gross leverage to 1.5x and net leverage to 1.3x.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects revenue growth of 3% to 5% compared to 2023. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $12.05 to $12.50.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue growth of 3% to 5% compared to 2023
- Revenues for the Crocs Brand to grow 4% to 6%
- Revenues for the HEYDUDE Brand flat to slightly up
- Adjusted operating margin of approximately 25%
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $12.05 to $12.50
Challenges Ahead
- Revenues to be down 1.5% to up 0.5% compared to first quarter 2023
- HEYDUDE Brand to contract 23% to 20% compared to first quarter 2023
- Adjusted operating margin of approximately 22% for Q1 2024
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.15 to $2.25 for Q1 2024
- Combined GAAP tax rate of approximately 21.5% and Non-GAAP effective tax rate of approximately 18%
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