Jun 30, 2021

Deckers Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Deckers reported a profitable first quarter in fiscal year 2022, driven by the strong performance of its brand portfolio.

Key Takeaways

Deckers Brands reported a strong start to fiscal 2022, with revenue increasing by 78.2% to $504.7 million and diluted earnings per share increasing to $1.71. The company's portfolio of brands, including UGG, HOKA, and Teva, contributed to the growth. The company also raised its full-year fiscal 2022 outlook for earnings per share to a range of $14.45 to $15.10.

Revenue increased by 78.2% to $504.7 million.

Earnings per share increased to $1.71.

UGG brand net sales increased 70.8% to $213.0 million.

HOKA ONE ONE brand net sales increased 95.5% to $213.1 million.

Total Revenue
$505M
Previous year: $283M
+78.2%
EPS
$0.29
Previous year: -$0.05
-680.0%
Gross Profit
$261M
Previous year: $143M
+82.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$957M
Previous year: $662M
+44.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$51.8M
Previous year: $11.9M
-535.1%
Total Assets
$2.29B
Previous year: $1.85B
+23.9%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects net sales to be in the range of $3.010 billion to $3.060 billion and diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $14.45 to $15.10 for the full year fiscal 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales are now expected to be in the range of $3.010 billion to $3.060 billion.
  • Operating margin is still expected to be in the range of 17.5% to 18.0%.
  • Effective tax rate is still expected to be approximately 23.0%.
  • Diluted earnings per share is now expected to be in the range of $14.45 to $15.10.
  • Gross margin is now expected to be slightly below 53.0%.

Challenges Ahead

  • SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales are now projected to be approximately 35.0%.
  • The Company is actively experiencing disruption and delays within its sourcing network related to COVID-19 outbreaks in various countries.
  • The Company is also experiencing capacity constraints and cost pressures related to container shortages and port congestion that are causing shipping delays and may lead to higher usage of air freight in future periods.
  • Approximately 66% of the Company’s global stores were open for the entire first quarter, Given the ongoing and uncertain pandemic conditions, the Company anticipates that temporary retail store closures and operating limitations in certain geographies may continue for at least a portion of the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 and potentially beyond.
  • The Company anticipates operational challenges related to capacity constraints, as well as increased costs associated with warehouse employee safety and payroll expense.

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