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Mar 28, 2020

Kontoor Brands Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Kontoor Brands' Q1 2020 earnings were significantly impacted by COVID-19, with revenue declining by 22 percent, but digital sales increased 10 percent.

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.

Total Revenue
$504M
Previous year: $648M
-22.2%
EPS
$0.27
Previous year: $0.27
+0.0%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
5.9%
Previous year: 12%
-50.8%
Gross Profit
$191M
Previous year: $247M
-22.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$479M
Previous year: $103M
+365.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$55.8M
Total Assets
$1.9B
Previous year: $2.39B
-20.3%

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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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