Guess? Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Guess?, Inc. reported a significant decrease in revenue and a GAAP loss per share due to the COVID-19 crisis. Total net revenue decreased by 51.5% to $260.3 million, and the company recorded a GAAP net loss of $157.7 million, or $2.40 per share.
Q1 Fiscal 2021 revenues decreased 52% to $260 million, or 50% in constant currency, driven by COVID-19 related store closures.
GAAP loss per share was $2.40, compared to $0.27 in Q1 Fiscal 2020.
Adjusted loss per share was $1.81, compared to $0.25 in Q1 Fiscal 2020.
The company focused on preserving liquidity and reducing the cost structure to mitigate the impact of the crisis.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects the global crisis to continue to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in fiscal 2021 and expects revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 to have a decrease similar to that of the first quarter.
Positive Outlook
- Sales productivity for reopened stores has reached roughly 75% in the U.S. and Canada.
- Sales productivity for reopened stores has reached roughly 70% in Europe.
- All stores are open in Asia.
- Over 400 stores are open in Europe.
- Over 180 stores are open in the U.S. and Canada.
Challenges Ahead
- The extent and duration of the global pandemic remains uncertain.
- Consumer purchasing activity may continue to be impacted throughout the year.
- Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 are expected to have a decrease similar to that of the first quarter.
- Data on sales productivity may not be indicative of future trends as it is only representative of a portion of stores for a relatively short period.
- The global crisis will continue to have a material impact on the company's consolidated financial position.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income