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Mar 31, 2020
Estee Lauder Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Net sales decreased and diluted loss per share was reported, but adjusted diluted EPS showed a decrease in constant currency, with the company observing growth in online sales and recovery in mainland China.
Key Takeaways
The Estée Lauder Companies reported a decrease in net sales and a net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, impacted by COVID-19 related retail store closures. However, the company saw strong growth in online sales and a recovery in mainland China, while also implementing cost control measures and enhancing liquidity.
Net sales decreased by 11% to $3.35 billion, or 9% excluding currency translation impacts.
The company reported a net loss of $(6) million, with a diluted loss per share of $(.02).
Adjusted diluted EPS fell 45% to $.86, excluding currency translation and other items.
Global online sales rose strong double-digits, and sales in mainland China and global travel retail increased.
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Forward Guidance
Due to the uncertainty around the timing, speed, and duration of the recovery from the adverse impacts of COVID-19, the Company is not providing specific sales and EPS guidance for the fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and full year.
Positive Outlook
- Strong consumer demand for high-quality products remains intact despite temporary challenges related to COVID-19.
- The Company expects to continue to build global share, even in a declining market.
- Actions to control costs during this very volatile moment are expected to help it emerge strongly when the global recovery begins.
- Maintaining the flexibility to make strategic investments in the areas of greatest opportunity.
- Stands ready to facilitate the recovery in fiscal 2021 as soon as the market dynamics support it.
Challenges Ahead
- The majority of retail stores will remain closed for most of the fiscal 2020 fourth quarter.
- Traffic will rebuild gradually when stores reopen around the world.
- Global prestige beauty to continue to be adversely impacted during that period.
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