Kontoor Brands Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Kontoor Brands reported Q3 2022 results with revenue of $607 million, a 7% decrease year-over-year. Reported EPS was $0.90, and adjusted EPS was $1.11, compared to $1.07 and $1.28, respectively, in Q3 2021. The company is revising its 2022 outlook, expecting revenue to increase approximately 4% and adjusted EPS to be in the range of $4.35 to $4.40.
Q3'22 revenue decreased 7 percent (5 percent in constant currency) compared to Q3'21, totaling $607 million.
Reported EPS was $0.90, with adjusted EPS at $1.11, compared to Q3'21 reported EPS of $1.07 and adjusted EPS of $1.28.
U.S. revenue decreased 8 percent due to retailer inventory rebalancing, while international revenue decreased 3 percent.
The company now expects 2022 revenue to increase approximately 4 percent and adjusted EPS to be in the range of $4.35 to $4.40.
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Forward Guidance
Kontoor Brands is revising its 2022 outlook due to retailer inventory rebalancing, inflation, lockdowns in China, and foreign currency impacts.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue is expected to increase approximately 4 percent compared to 2021.
- Investments will continue to be made in the Company’s brands and capabilities, including demand creation, Digital, and international expansion.
- The company expects an effective tax rate of approximately 20 percent in 2022.
- Interest expense is expected to be in the range of $30 million to $35 million in 2022.
- Average shares outstanding in 2022 are expected to be approximately 57 million, excluding the impact of additional share repurchases.
Challenges Ahead
- Gross margin is now expected to approximate 43.0 percent compared to adjusted gross margin of 44.6 percent achieved in 2021.
- Adjusted SG&A is expected to increase at a low single-digit rate compared to adjusted SG&A in 2021.
- Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $4.35 to $4.40, compared to prior guidance of $4.40 to $4.50.
- Capital Expenditures are expected to be in the range of $30 million to $35 million.
- Challenging global macroeconomic conditions, particularly inflation, should continue to weigh on consumer discretionary spend, and ongoing inventory reduction actions will pressure near-term margins.
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