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Oct 28, 2023

Tillys Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Tillys' Q3 2023 results showed a sequential improvement over the first and second quarters, with comparable net sales growth over Black Friday weekend.

Key Takeaways

Tilly's reported a decrease in total net sales by 6.4% to $166.5 million, and a net loss of $(0.8) million, or $(0.03) per share, compared to a net income of $5.1 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, last year. The company managed to protect product margins, manage inventories, and control operating expenses. Comparable net sales decreased by 9.0%.

Total net sales decreased by 6.4% to $166.5 million compared to last year.

Net loss was $(0.8) million, or $(0.03) per share, compared to net income of $5.1 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, last year.

Comparable net sales decreased by 9.0%, including both physical stores and e-commerce.

Operating loss was $(2.5) million, compared to operating income of $6.3 million last year.

Total Revenue
$166M
Previous year: $178M
-6.4%
EPS
-$0.03
Previous year: $0.17
-117.6%
Comparable Net Sales Growth
-9%
Previous year: -14.9%
-39.6%
Gross Margin
29.3%
Gross Profit
$48.7M
Previous year: $54.6M
-10.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$44.4M
Previous year: $75.8M
-41.4%

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Forward Guidance

The Company currently estimates that its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter net sales will be in the range of approximately $172 million to $178 million, translating to an estimated comparable net sales decrease in the range of approximately (6)% to (9)% compared to last year.

Positive Outlook

  • Fiscal 2023 fourth quarter net sales will be in the range of approximately $172 million to $178 million.
  • E-commerce comparable net sales increased 11.0% through November 28, 2023.
  • Estimated income tax rate to be approximately 26%.
  • Focus on upgrades to certain distribution and information technology systems.
  • Total capital expenditures for fiscal 2024 not to exceed $15 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Comparable net sales through November 28, 2023, decreased by (6.5)%.
  • Comparable net sales decrease in physical stores of (13.6)% through November 28, 2023.
  • Estimated comparable net sales decrease in the range of approximately (6)% to (9)% compared to last year.
  • SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 to be approximately $55 million to $56 million.
  • Estimated loss per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 to be in the range of $(0.12) to $(0.20).

Revenue & Expenses

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