Mar 31, 2022

Sally Beauty Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Reported second quarter fiscal 2022 results.

Key Takeaways

Sally Beauty Holdings reported a decrease in consolidated net sales by 1.6% to $911 million, while comparable sales increased by 0.2%. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.42, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.47. The company experienced greater than expected pressure on the top line due to supply chain and inflationary challenges.

Consolidated net sales of $911 million, a decrease of 1.6% compared to the prior year, with a comparable sales increase of 0.2%.

Global e-commerce sales of $81 million, representing 8.9% of net sales.

GAAP gross margin up 70 basis points to 51.1% and Adjusted Gross Margin up 20 basis points to 51.4%.

GAAP diluted net earnings per share of $0.42 and Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings Per Share of $0.47.

Total Revenue
$911M
Previous year: $926M
-1.6%
EPS
$0.47
Previous year: $0.57
-17.5%
Gross Profit
$465M
Previous year: $467M
-0.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$227M
Previous year: $408M
-44.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$14.8M
Previous year: $81M
-118.3%
Total Assets
$2.74B
Previous year: $2.91B
-5.7%

Sally Beauty

Sally Beauty

Sally Beauty Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Given the dynamic macro environment including the impact of inflationary pressures and intensified supply chain challenges, the Company is revising its full year guidance for fiscal year 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Gross margin is expected to expand by 40 to 60 basis points compared to the prior year.

Challenges Ahead

  • Net sales are expected to be flat to down 2% compared to the prior year.
  • 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.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income