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Dec 31, 2022
VF Corp Q3 2023 Earnings Report
VF Corporation reported its third quarter earnings, reaffirmed its full year fiscal 2023 EPS outlook, maintained revenue within the prior range, and unveiled actions to strengthen its financial position.
Key Takeaways
VF Corporation's Q3'FY23 revenue decreased by 3% to $3.5 billion, but increased by 3% in constant dollars. Earnings per share (EPS) decreased by 1% to $1.31, while adjusted EPS decreased by 17% to $1.12. The company is taking actions to improve execution, focus on consumer opportunities, and enhance operational performance.
Revenue decreased by 3% (increased by 3% in constant dollars) to $3.5 billion.
Earnings per share (EPS) decreased by 1% to $1.31; Adjusted EPS decreased by 17% to $1.12.
The North Face® experienced a 7% increase (13% in constant dollars).
VF is commencing a review of strategic alternatives for its Global Packs business, consisting of the Kipling®, Eastpak®, and JanSport® brands.
VF Corp
VF Corp
Forward Guidance
VF Corporation provided FY23 outlook, expecting total revenue up approximately 3% in constant dollars, Vans® revenue to decline by high single digits %, The North Face® to be up by at least 14%, adjusted gross margin down approximately 200 basis points, adjusted operating margin approximately 9.5%, and adjusted EPS $2.05 to $2.15.
Positive Outlook
- Total VF revenue up approximately 3% in constant dollars, within the previous outlook range
- The North Face® is expected to be up by at least 14% in constant dollars, compared to the previous outlook of up at least 12%
- Completing the previously announced actions which will deliver approximately $225 million in annualized savings once complete in FY24
- Clear plans in place to address the ongoing challenging macro-economic environment in the near term
- Actions are expected to lead to improved operating performance and will strengthen the Company's financial position
Challenges Ahead
- Vans® revenue is expected to decline by high single digits % in constant dollars, compared to the previous outlook of down mid-single digits %
- Adjusted gross margin down approximately 200 basis points, compared to the previous outlook of down 100 to 150 basis points
- Adjusted operating margin approximately 9.5%, compared to the previous outlook of approximately 11.0%
- Adjusted EPS $2.05 to $2.15, within the previous outlook of $2.00 to $2.20
- Adjusted cash flow from operations approximately $0.7 billion, compared to the previous outlook of at least $0.9 billion