Kontoor Brands Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Kontoor Brands reported a 1% increase in revenue to $661 million and a 48% increase in reported EPS to $0.74 for the fourth quarter of 2020. Adjusted EPS increased 27% to $1.23. The company also announced the early termination of the covenant relief period in its amended credit facility due to improving fundamentals.
Q4 Reported EPS of $0.74 increased 48 percent compared to the prior year
Adjusted EPS of $1.23 increased 27 percent compared to the prior year
Reported Revenue of $661 million, increased 1 percent compared to the prior year
Reported Gross Margin increased 180 bps to 42.5 percent compared to the prior year
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Forward Guidance
The Company is providing its fiscal 2021 guidance, including revenue is expected to increase in the low-double digit range over 2020 levels and Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $3.50 to $3.60.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue is expected to increase in the low-double digit range over 2020 levels
- Adjusted Gross Margin is expected to increase 150 to 200 basis points above the 41.2 percent achieved in 2020
- SG&A investments will continue to be made in our brands and capabilities
- Adjusted EPS is expected to be in the range of $3.50 to $3.60
- Capital Expenditures are expected to be in the range of $40 million to $50 million
Challenges Ahead
- Impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and macroeconomic factors remain uncertain
- Revenue is expected to include a mid-single digit impact from the VF Outlet actions and India business model changes.
- SG&A investments are expected to be amplified in demand creation, Digital, and International expansion.
- An effective tax rate of approximately 22 percent is expected for 2021.
- Interest expense is expected to be approximately $40 million to $45 million in 2021.
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