Jan 29, 2022

Guess? Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Reported fourth quarter results for fiscal year 2022.

Key Takeaways

Guess?, Inc. reported Q4 revenues of $800 million, a 23% increase compared to Q4 2021. The company delivered an operating margin of 15.7% and EPS of $1.04, with adjusted EPS of $1.14.

Revenues reached $800 million, up 23% compared to Q4 2021.

Delivered an operating margin of 15.7%.

EPS reached $1.04 and adjusted EPS reached $1.14.

The company intends to enter into a $175 million accelerated share repurchase arrangement.

Total Revenue
$800M
Previous year: $648M
+23.4%
EPS
$1.14
Previous year: $1.18
-3.4%
Gross Profit
$370M
Previous year: $276M
+34.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$416M
Previous year: $469M
-11.4%
Free Cash Flow
$104M
Previous year: $104M
+-0.0%
Total Assets
$2.56B
Previous year: $2.47B
+3.6%

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Forward Guidance

Expects low-single digit revenue growth and 10.5% operating margin for FY2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 are expected to be up in the low-teens versus the first quarter of fiscal 2022 mainly driven by last year’s temporary store closures.
  • Wholesale growth.
  • Positive store comps.
  • Revenues for the full fiscal year 2023 are expected to be up in the low-single digits versus fiscal 2022.
  • Operating margin is expected to reach approximately 10.5%.

Challenges Ahead

  • The outlook for the first quarter and the year reflects significant disruptions in Russia.
  • No meaningful COVID-related shutdowns assumed.
  • Potential actions and impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Domestic and international economic or political conditions, including economic and other events that could negatively impact consumer confidence and discretionary consumer spending.
  • Recent sanctions and export controls targeting Russia.

Revenue & Expenses

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