Guess? Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Guess? Inc. reported a decrease in revenues by 8% to $569 million in Q3 2021, but GAAP EPS more than doubled to $0.41 compared to $0.18 in Q3 2020. The company ended the quarter with $365 million in cash and cash equivalents, strategically managing working capital and investments.
Doubled earnings per share versus last year.
Significantly expanded operating margin despite a revenue decrease.
Balance sheet is in great shape with $365 million in cash and equivalents.
Inventories are 24% below last year’s levels.
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Forward Guidance
Revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 are expected to be down in the low to mid-twenties, impacted by lower customer traffic in stores related to the pandemic and temporary government-mandated store closures, especially in Europe and Canada, as well as permanent store closures.
Challenges Ahead
- Lower customer traffic in stores related to the pandemic.
- Temporary government-mandated store closures, especially in Europe and Canada.
- Permanent store closures.
- A smaller percentage of the European wholesale Spring/Summer collection will be shipped in the fourth quarter.
- Strategic product development changes.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income