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Jul 29, 2023

Tillys Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Tilly's Q2 2023 earnings beat expectations, with improved comp sales trend in August.

Key Takeaways

Tilly's reported a decrease in net sales by 5.0% to $160.0 million, with a comparable sales decrease of 8.5%. Despite the sales decline, prudent expense management led to better than expected results. The company reported a net loss $(1.1) million, or $(0.04) per share.

Total net sales decreased by 5.0% to $160.0 million compared to last year.

Comparable net sales, including physical stores and e-commerce, decreased by 8.5%.

Net loss was $(1.1) million, or $(0.04) per share, compared to net income of $3.8 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, last year.

Gross profit was $44.3 million, or 27.7% of net sales, compared to $52.0 million, or 30.9% of net sales, last year.

Total Revenue
$160M
Previous year: $168M
-5.0%
EPS
-$0.04
Previous year: $0.13
-130.8%
Comparable Net Sales Growth
-8.5%
Previous year: -16.4%
-48.2%
Gross Margin
27.7%
Previous year: 30.9%
-10.4%
Gross Profit
$44.3M
Previous year: $52M
-14.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$54.6M

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Forward Guidance

The Company currently estimates that its fiscal 2023 third quarter net sales will be in the range of approximately $166 million to $171 million, translating to an estimated comparable net sales decrease in the range of approximately 5% to 8% for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to last year.

Challenges Ahead

  • Estimated comparable net sales decrease in the range of approximately 5% to 8% for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to last year.
  • The Company anticipates that its comparable net sales results may decelerate following the need-based purchasing period during the month of August amid the peak of the back-to-school season.
  • The Company currently estimates its SG&A expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 to be approximately $50 million
  • Pre-tax loss to be in the range of approximately $(1.8) million to $(4.3) million
  • The Company currently expects its loss per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 to be in the range of $(0.05) to $(0.11) based on estimated weighted average shares of approximately 29.8 million.