Dec 31, 2020

Under Armour Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Under Armour's performance exceeded expectations due to improved brand strength and consistent operational execution.

Key Takeaways

Under Armour reported a decrease in revenue by 3% to $1.4 billion for Q4 2020. Despite the revenue decrease, the company saw growth in direct-to-consumer revenue, driven by eCommerce, and an increase in gross margin. Net income was $184 million, with diluted earnings per share at $0.40.

Revenue decreased by 3 percent to $1.4 billion.

Direct-to-consumer revenue increased 11 percent, driven by 25 percent growth in eCommerce.

Gross margin increased 210 basis points to 49.4 percent.

Net income was $184 million, and diluted earnings per share was $0.40.

Total Revenue
$1.4B
Previous year: $1.44B
-2.6%
EPS
$0.12
Previous year: $0.1
+20.0%
Gross Margin
49.4%
Previous year: 47.3%
+4.4%
Gross Profit
$694M
Previous year: $682M
+1.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.52B
Previous year: $788M
+92.5%
Free Cash Flow
$442M
Previous year: $367M
+20.6%
Total Assets
$5.03B
Previous year: $4.84B
+3.9%

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Under Armour Revenue by Segment

Under Armour Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Under Armour anticipates a high-single-digit percentage increase in revenue for 2021, driven by growth in both North America and international markets. Gross margin is expected to increase slightly, with operating income projected to reach $5 million to $25 million. Diluted loss per share is expected to be about $0.18 to $0.20, while adjusted diluted earnings per share are projected to be in the range of $0.12 to $0.14.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is expected to be up at a high-single-digit percentage rate.
  • High single-digit growth rate in North America.
  • High-teens growth rate in the international business.
  • Gross margin is expected to be up slightly versus the prior year adjusted gross margin rate of 48.6%.
  • Adjusted operating income is expected to reach $130 million to $150 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Ongoing impacts related to COVID-19.
  • Sale of MyFitnessPal, which was a high gross margin business.
  • Operating income is expected to reach $5 million to $25 million.
  • Diluted loss per share is expected to be about $0.18 to $0.20.
  • Ongoing uncertainty related to COVID-19 and its potential effect on global markets.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income