Jul 30, 2022

Signet Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Delivered double-digit operating margin and reaffirmed annual guidance.

Key Takeaways

Signet Jewelers reported Q2 Fiscal 2023 results with $1.8 billion in revenue and a 10.6% operating margin. The company's focus on market share, operating efficiencies, and strategic investments, including the acquisition of Blue Nile, positions it for long-term growth. Despite a softer topline environment, inventory discipline provided flexibility and working capital efficiencies.

Total sales were $1.8 billion, down 1.9% compared to a record Q2 of FY22, but up 29% versus Q2 of FY20.

Same store sales decreased by 8.2% compared to Q2 of FY22.

GAAP operating income was $186.8 million, down from $225.4 million in Q2 of FY22.

Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end were $851.7 million.

Total Revenue
$1.76B
Previous year: $1.79B
-1.8%
EPS
$2.68
Previous year: $3.57
-24.9%
Gross Profit
$665M
Previous year: $718M
-7.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$852M
Previous year: $1.57B
-45.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$16.8M
Previous year: $277M
-106.1%
Total Assets
$6.16B
Previous year: $6.31B
-2.3%

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Forward Guidance

Signet is reaffirming its full year Fiscal 2023 revenue and operating income guidance which is provided on a non-GAAP basis.

Positive Outlook

  • Total revenue (in billions) $1.46 to 1.49
  • Operating income (in millions) $20 to 34
  • Diluted EPS $10.98 to $11.57
  • Total revenue (in billions)$7.60 to $7.70
  • Operating income (in millions)$787 to $828

Challenges Ahead

  • The Company’s outlook includes a level of consumer pressure, including inflation and the impact of stimulus, similar to what is currently being experienced.
  • The Company’s outlook does not include 1) a material worsening of macroeconomic factors which could impact consumer spending patterns and have associated impacts on business performance; 2) the acquisition of Blue Nile, Inc.
  • Signet continues to anticipate some shift of consumer discretionary spending away from the jewelry category reflecting pent-up demand for experience-oriented categories during the year.
  • Signet’s efforts to mitigate supply chain disruption have been effective thus far. Guidance assumes no significant disruptions in availability of inventory.
  • The Company’s outlook factors in a level of promotion.