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Mar 31, 2023

Deckers Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Deckers Brands reported strong Q4 2023 results, with revenue up 7.5% and diluted EPS increasing to $3.46.

Key Takeaways

Deckers Brands reported a 7.5% increase in net sales to $791.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023. Diluted earnings per share increased to $3.46 compared to $2.51 for the same period last year. The HOKA brand was a significant driver of growth, while the UGG brand experienced a decline in net sales.

Net sales increased by 7.5% to $791.6 million.

HOKA brand net sales increased by 40.3% to $397.7 million.

UGG brand net sales decreased by 16.1% to $314.3 million.

Diluted earnings per share increased to $3.46 compared to $2.51.

Total Revenue
$792M
Previous year: $736M
+7.5%
EPS
$0.58
Previous year: $0.42
+38.1%
Gross Profit
$396M
Previous year: $359M
+10.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$982M
Previous year: $844M
+16.4%
Free Cash Flow
$34.6M
Previous year: -$64.7M
-153.4%
Total Assets
$2.56B
Previous year: $2.33B
+9.6%

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Forward Guidance

The Company's full fiscal year 2024 outlook projects net sales of approximately $3.950 billion and diluted earnings per share in the range of $21.10 to $21.60.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales are expected to be approximately $3.950 billion.
  • Gross margin is expected to be approximately 52%.
  • SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales are projected to be approximately 34%.
  • Operating margin is expected to be approximately 18%.
  • Effective tax rate is expected to be approximately 22% to 23%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Supply chain disruptions, constraints and related expenses
  • Labor shortages
  • Changes in economic conditions including foreign currency fluctuation, inflationary pressures, consumer confidence and discretionary spending
  • Geopolitical tensions
  • The earnings per share guidance does not assume any impact from potential future share repurchases.

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