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Feb 01

DXL Q4 2024 Earnings Report

DXL reported its Q4 2024 results with a decline in sales and profitability compared to the prior year due to lower traffic and conversion rates.

Key Takeaways

Destination XL Group, Inc. reported Q4 2024 sales of $119.2 million, down 13.1% from the previous year, with a net loss of $1.3 million or $(0.02) per diluted share. The company reported adjusted net income of $1.0 million or $0.02 per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA of $4.2 million. Gross margin declined to 44.4%, driven by higher occupancy costs due to sales deleverage.

Q4 revenue declined 13.1% to $119.2 million.

Net loss of $1.3 million or $(0.02) per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $4.2 million from $11.7 million last year.

Comparable sales decreased 8.7% for the quarter.

Total Revenue
$119M
Previous year: $137M
-13.1%
EPS
$0.02
Previous year: $0.1
-80.0%
Comparable Sales
-8.7%
Direct Sales % of Retail
30.3%
Previous year: 31.3%
-3.2%
Adjusted EBITDA
$4.2M
Gross Profit
$52.9M
Previous year: $68.6M
-22.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$48.4M
Previous year: $52.1M
-7.1%
Free Cash Flow
$1.9M
Previous year: $28M
-93.2%

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Forward Guidance

DXL expects gradual improvement in comparable sales throughout fiscal 2025, with negative comps in the first half turning positive in the second half.

Positive Outlook

  • Upgraded eCommerce platform to enhance customer experience.
  • Introduction of new DXL Rewards program to improve customer engagement.
  • Store expansion plans include opening 8 new DXL stores in fiscal 2025.
  • Disciplined inventory management with reduced clearance rates.
  • Strong balance sheet with $48.4 million in cash and investments and no debt.

Challenges Ahead

  • Current comparable sales down 12.5% through the first six weeks of fiscal 2025.
  • Ongoing volatility in men's retail apparel market.
  • Higher occupancy costs due to sales deleverage and lease extensions.
  • Increased markdown activity and inbound freight costs impacting margins.
  • Limited visibility on macroeconomic factors and tariff impacts.