Hanesbrands Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Hanesbrands reported solid fourth-quarter results with net sales of $1.75 billion and GAAP EPS of $0.51. The company generated record net cash from operations and significantly reduced its debt leverage.
Net sales of $1.75 billion decreased 1%, while constant-currency organic sales increased slightly.
GAAP EPS and adjusted EPS were each $0.51, increases of 24% and 13%, respectively.
Net debt was reduced to 2.9 times adjusted EBITDA with debt reduction of $460 million.
The company expects to create meaningful shareholder value using its strong balance sheet.
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Forward Guidance
Hanes has issued initial 2020 guidance for the fiscal year ending Jan. 2, 2021, which includes a 53rd week. The company expects 2020 net sales of $6.675 billion to $6.775 billion, GAAP operating profit of $850 million to $880 million, adjusted operating profit excluding actions of $900 million to $930 million, GAAP EPS of $1.60 to $1.68, adjusted EPS excluding actions of $1.72 to $1.80, and net cash from operations of $700 million to $800 million.
Positive Outlook
- The company continues to expect growth for its underlying business on a rebased basis when isolating program exits.
- Full-year net sales are expected to increase 3%.
- Adjusted operating profit is expected to increase 7%.
- Adjusted EPS is expected to increase 15%.
- Global Champion sales growth of approximately 10% for the year with growth in Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States is expected.
Challenges Ahead
- The company expects foreign currency exchange rates to reduce net sales by approximately $25 million for the full year compared with 2019.
- GAAP operating profit in 2020 is expected to be reduced by approximately $50 million for pretax charges for restructuring and other actions.
- Hanes expects interest expense and other expenses to be approximately $185 million combined for the year.
- The company expects capital expenditure investment of approximately $100 million.
- U.S. Activewear net sales, at the midpoint of 2020 guidance, are expected to decrease by approximately 17% for both the full year and the first quarter as a result of the C9 Champion program exit at mass retail.
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