Dec 30, 2023

Hanesbrands Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Hanesbrands' Q4 2023 performance was below expectations due to a challenging sales environment, but exceeded year-end goals for key performance metrics.

Key Takeaways

Hanesbrands reported Q4 2023 sales of $1.3 billion, with a GAAP EPS of $0.22 and adjusted EPS of $0.03. The company exceeded year-end goals for gross margin, inventory, operating cash flow, and debt reduction. Despite a challenging sales environment, U.S. Innerwear gained market share, driven by new products and permanent retail space gains.

Gross margin increased 400 basis points compared to the prior year.

Inventory ended the year below $1.4 billion, a 31% year-over-year improvement.

Operating cash flow was $562 million for the full year.

Debt was reduced by more than $500 million in 2023.

Total Revenue
$1.3B
Previous year: $1.47B
-12.0%
EPS
$0.03
Previous year: $0.07
-57.1%
Operating Profit Margin
7.4%
Previous year: 4.1%
+80.5%
Gross Profit
$494M
Previous year: $502M
-1.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$206M
Previous year: $238M
-13.8%
Free Cash Flow
$266M
Previous year: $91.7M
+190.0%
Total Assets
$5.64B
Previous year: $6.5B
-13.3%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is providing guidance on tax expense due to the expected fluctuation of its quarterly tax rate, stemming from the deferred tax reserve matter previously disclosed in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales from continuing operations of approximately $5.35 billion to $5.47 billion
  • GAAP operating profit from continuing operations of approximately $430 million to $450 million.
  • Adjusted operating profit from continuing operations of approximately $500 million to $520 million.
  • GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations of approximately $0.22 to $0.28.
  • Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations of approximately $0.42 to $0.48.

Challenges Ahead

  • Net sales from continuing operations of approximately $1.13 billion to $1.19 billion
  • GAAP operating profit from continuing operations of approximately $45 million to $65 million.
  • Adjusted operating profit from continuing operations of approximately $60 million to $80 million.
  • GAAP loss per share from continuing operations of approximately $(0.14) to $(0.08).
  • Adjusted loss per share from continuing operations of approximately $(0.10) to $(0.04).

Revenue & Expenses

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