Sally Beauty Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Sally Beauty Holdings reported a solid first quarter in fiscal year 2022, marked by a 4.7% increase in consolidated net sales to $980 million and a comparable sales increase of 6.1%. The company's gross margin improved to 51.0%, and profitability saw significant improvement.
Consolidated net sales increased by 4.7% to $980 million, with a comparable sales increase of 6.1%.
Global e-commerce sales reached $81 million, accounting for 8.3% of net sales.
Gross margin improved to 51.0%, up 70 basis points compared to the prior year.
GAAP diluted net earnings per share increased to $0.60, and Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings Per Share increased to $0.63, a 26% increase compared to the prior year.
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Forward Guidance
The Company is reiterating its full year guidance for fiscal year 2022.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales are expected to increase 3% to 4% compared to the prior year.
- Gross margin is expected to expand by 40 to 60 basis points compared to the prior year.
- GAAP operating margin is expected to increase by approximately 90 to 110 basis points compared to fiscal year 2021.
- Focus on optimizing store portfolio.
- Leveraging digital platform, driving loyalty and personalization.
Challenges Ahead
- Net store count is expected to decrease by approximately 1% to 2% for the fiscal year, reflecting the Company’s focus on optimizing its store portfolio.
- Dynamic macro environment, including the recent omicron surge.
- Supply chain challenges.
- Planned marketing investments.
- Increased expenses from international markets related to re-opening.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income