Kontoor Brands Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Kontoor Brands reported a 22% decrease in revenue to $504 million due to COVID-19 impacts, with a GAAP EPS of $(0.05) and adjusted EPS of $0.27. The company took actions to strengthen financial flexibility, including amending its credit facility and temporarily suspending dividends.
COVID-19 had a significant impact on Q1 2020 revenue and profit.
Q1 2020 reported revenue was $504 million.
Q1 2020 GAAP EPS was $(0.05), with adjusted EPS at $0.27.
Digital sales increased 10 percent, including a 41 percent increase in U.S. digital wholesale, despite wholesale revenue decline due to customer door closures.
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Forward Guidance
Kontoor Brands withdrew its 2020 guidance due to the uncertainty and significant business impacts caused by COVID-19 but provided additional perspective and assumptions.
Positive Outlook
- Key retail partners remain well positioned to navigate this environment.
- New programs and distribution gains are expected for the second half of 2020.
- Iconic brands offer consumers a distinct value proposition.
- Cost savings efforts are in place.
- Scaled, agile supply chain positions Kontoor well in the marketplace.
Challenges Ahead
- Uncertainty of COVID-19 remains.
- Negative impacts on revenue, operating income, and EPS are anticipated to be most pronounced in the second quarter of 2020.
- Prolonged economic downturn is predicted.
- Company is not guiding on the impact of COVID-19 in the second half of 2020.
- The company continues to take the necessary, proactive steps to accommodate a prolonged COVID-19 environment.
Revenue & Expenses
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