Oct 31, 2020

Guess? Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Significantly exceeded expectations despite pandemic challenges.

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.

Total Revenue
$569M
Previous year: $616M
-7.6%
EPS
$0.58
Previous year: $0.22
+163.6%
Gross Profit
$240M
Previous year: $229M
+4.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$365M
Previous year: $110M
+231.5%
Free Cash Flow
$55.4M
Previous year: -$19.5M
-383.9%
Total Assets
$2.38B
Previous year: $2.39B
-0.5%

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Guess? Revenue by Geographic Location

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