Dec 31, 2020

Inter Parfums Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Inter Parfums reported a strong fourth quarter and year-end results, increased 2021 guidance, and reinstated quarterly cash dividend.

Key Takeaways

Inter Parfums Inc. reported a surprisingly strong fourth quarter with record sales. The company's largest European brands, Montblanc, Jimmy Choo, and Coach, achieved comparable quarter sales growth. The company also signed a license with Moncler and acquired a stake in Divabox SAS.

Net sales declined 24.5% to $539.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Net income attributable to Inter Parfums, Inc. declined 36.6% to $38.2 million.

The Board reinstated the payment of a cash dividend, payable quarterly, at the annual rate of $1.00 per share.

Net sales are expected to fall within the $650 million and $660 million range for 2021.

Total Revenue
$184M
Previous year: $178M
+3.5%
EPS
$0.47
Previous year: $0.26
+80.8%
Average Euro Exchange Rate
1.19
Previous year: 1.11
+7.2%
Advertising & Promotion Expense
17%
Previous year: 20.3%
-16.3%
Gross Margin
61.4%
Previous year: 62.5%
-1.8%
Gross Profit
$118M
Previous year: $115M
+2.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$296M
Previous year: $253M
+17.0%
Free Cash Flow
$77.1M
Previous year: $69M
+11.7%
Total Assets
$890M
Previous year: $389M
+128.8%

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Forward Guidance

Net sales are expected to fall within the $650 million and $660 million range. Diluted net income per share is estimated to be in the range of $1.40 and $1.45.

Positive Outlook

  • Influx of orders for established brands.
  • Addition of Kate Spade New York and MCM brand sales.
  • Favorable indications from the distribution network.
  • Targeting 21% of net sales for advertising and promotion.
  • Unwinding certain steps taken in 2020 to minimize the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

Challenges Ahead

  • Fixed expenses will increase slightly.
  • Assumes that the average dollar/euro average exchange rate remains at current levels.
  • Assumes that there is no significant resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Negligible travel retail sales.
  • Impact of COVID-19 pandemic