May 02, 2020

Guess? Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Financial performance was materially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, with revenue declining and a significant GAAP loss per share reported.

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.

Total Revenue
$260M
Previous year: $537M
-51.5%
EPS
-$1.81
Previous year: -$0.25
+624.0%
Gross Profit
$34.2M
Previous year: $182M
-81.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$419M
Previous year: $113M
+271.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$67.5M
Previous year: -$114M
-41.0%
Total Assets
$2.35B
Previous year: $2.38B
-1.5%

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Guess? Revenue by Geographic Location

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