Under Armour Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Under Armour reported flat revenue of $1.3 billion for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. The company is maintaining its full-year revenue outlook and navigating the current environment with a focus on brand strength and innovation. Diluted earnings per share was $0.02.
Revenue was flat at $1.3 billion, up 2% currency neutral.
Wholesale revenue increased 3% to $792 million, while direct-to-consumer revenue decreased 7% to $521 million.
Gross margin declined 280 basis points to 46.7% due to elevated freight expenses, higher promotions, and foreign currency changes.
Net Income was $8 million, with diluted earnings per share at $0.02.
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Forward Guidance
Under Armour updated its fiscal year 2023 outlook, maintaining revenue growth expectations but revising gross margin and earnings per share estimates.
Positive Outlook
- No change to the previous expectation of 5 to 7 percent revenue growth.
- Excluding approximately 200 basis points of anticipated foreign currency headwinds, currency-neutral revenue is expected to be up 7 to 9 percent.
- Selling, general & administrative expenses are expected to be flat to the prior year as the company prioritizes investments and implements mitigation measures in response to anticipated gross margin pressure.
- Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $225 million, consistent with the previously provided range of 3 percent to 5 percent of revenue.
- Includes a $0.28 benefit related to a tax valuation allowance release expected to be realized during the fiscal year.
Challenges Ahead
- Gross margin is expected to be down 375 to 425 basis points compared to the previous expectation of a 150 to 200 basis point decline compared to the baseline period’s gross margin of 49.6 percent.
- This decline is primarily driven by expected higher promotional activities, channel mix, and additional negative impacts from anticipated changes in foreign currency.
- Operating income is expected to reach $300 to $325 million compared to the previous range of $375 to $400 million.
- There is a $0.02 negative impact from legal expenses related to ongoing litigation matters.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share is expected to be $0.47 to $0.53, compared to the previous expectation of $0.63 to $0.68.
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