Jun 29, 2024

Tapestry Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Tapestry's fourth quarter results exceeded expectations, capping off a successful year with strong financial performance.

Key Takeaways

Tapestry, Inc. reported Q4 results exceeding expectations, with net sales of $1.59 billion. The company's gross profit reached $1.19 billion, and net income was $159 million, resulting in earnings per diluted share of $0.68. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share was $0.92. The company is focused on driving growth and shareholder value.

Net sales totaled $1.59 billion, a 2% decline year-over-year on a reported basis but approximately even with the prior year excluding currency headwinds.

Gross profit reached $1.19 billion with a gross margin of 74.9%, benefiting from operational improvements and lower freight expenses.

Reported operating income was $235 million, with an operating margin of 14.8%; non-GAAP operating income was $262 million, with an operating margin of 16.5%.

Net income was $159 million, resulting in earnings per diluted share of $0.68, while non-GAAP net income was $217 million, with earnings per diluted share of $0.92.

Total Revenue
$1.59B
Previous year: $1.62B
-1.8%
EPS
$0.92
Previous year: $0.95
-3.2%
Total Coach Stores
930
Total Kate Spade Stores
378
Total Stuart Weitzman Stores
94
Gross Profit
$1.19B
Previous year: $1.17B
+1.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$7.2B
Previous year: $742M
+871.5%
Free Cash Flow
$210M
Previous year: $791M
-73.5%
Total Assets
$13.4B
Previous year: $7.12B
+88.2%

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Forward Guidance

Tapestry expects for Fiscal 2025 on a non-GAAP basis: Revenue in the area of $6.7 billion, representing growth compared to the prior year on a reported basis, including approximately 50 basis points of currency pressure. On a constant currency basis, revenue is expected to increase approximately 1% versus prior year; Operating margin expansion in the area of 50 basis points compared to prior year; Net interest income of approximately $20 million; Earnings per diluted share of $4.45 to $4.50, representing mid-single digit growth compared to the prior year.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue in the area of $6.7 billion, representing growth compared to the prior year on a reported basis.
  • Revenue is expected to increase approximately 1% versus prior year on a constant currency basis.
  • Operating margin expansion in the area of 50 basis points compared to prior year.
  • Net interest income of approximately $20 million.
  • Earnings per diluted share of $4.45 to $4.50, representing mid-single digit growth compared to the prior year.

Challenges Ahead

  • Approximately 50 basis points of currency pressure on revenue.
  • Incorporates a negative impact of $0.35 related to the suspension of share repurchase activity due to the proposed acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited.
  • An estimated currency headwind of approximately $0.20 versus the Company’s Fiscal 2025 EPS target as provided at its Investor Day in 2022.
  • No revenue, net interest, or earnings impact related to the proposed acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited.
  • No further appreciation of the U.S. Dollar.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income