a.k.a. Brands Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
a.k.a. Brands reported a decrease in net sales by 14.2% to $136.0 million compared to the second quarter of 2022. The U.S. net sales decreased by 2.8% but grew 12.3% on a two-year stack. The company reduced inventory by 16% since the end of fiscal 2022 and paid down $12.5 million of debt. Net loss was $(5.0) million, or $(0.04) per share.
Net sales decreased 14.2% to $136.0 million, driven by declines in orders and average order value, especially in Australia.
U.S. net sales decreased 2.8% year-over-year but showed 12.3% growth on a two-year stack.
The company reduced inventory by 16% since the end of fiscal 2022 and paid down $12.5 million of debt, strengthening the balance sheet.
Princess Polly is expanding its partnership with PacSun to 100 stores and will open its first store next month.
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Forward Guidance
For the third quarter of 2023, the Company expects net sales between $138 million and $143 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $6 million and $8 million. For the full year 2023, the Company expects net sales between $555 million and $565 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $21 million and $25 million.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales are expected to be between $138 million and $143 million for Q3 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $6 million and $8 million for Q3 2023.
- Full year net sales are anticipated to be between $555 million and $565 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the full year is expected to range from $21 million to $25 million.
- The outlook assumes foreign exchange rates remain at current levels.
Challenges Ahead
- Continued macroeconomic pressures, specifically in the Australia Region, are expected to persist.
- The company's outlook is based on several assumptions, which may be subject to change.
- The company has not provided a quantitative reconciliation of its Adjusted EBITDA outlook to a GAAP net income outlook because it is unable to project certain reconciling items.
- These items include, but are not limited to, future equity-based compensation expense, income taxes, interest expense and transaction costs.
- These items are inherently variable and uncertain and depend on various factors, some of which are outside of the Company’s control or ability to predict.
Revenue & Expenses
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