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Dec 30, 2023
Wolverine Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Wolverine Worldwide reported fourth quarter results in-line with guidance, strengthened its balance sheet, and improved its cost structure.
Key Takeaways
Wolverine Worldwide reported Q4 2023 results in line with guidance. Revenue was $526.7 million, a decrease of 20.8% compared to the prior year. The company is executing its transformation plan, with inventory and debt levels better than expected.
Revenue of $526.7 million declined 20.8% versus the prior year.
Gross margin was 36.6% compared to 33.7% in the prior year, improved due to less promotional eCommerce sales and inventory markdown provisions.
Inventory at the end of the quarter was $373.6 million, down approximately 50% compared to the prior year.
Net Debt at the end of the quarter was $740 million, down $285 million from the prior year.
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Forward Guidance
The outlook for 2024 reflects the comprehensive stabilization work completed over the last six months. The company expects to deliver incremental cost benefits of $140 million from recent profit improvement initiatives, allowing reinvestment into demand creation, enhanced technology, among other new capabilities needed to drive sustained growth.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue from our ongoing business is expected to be approximately $1.70 billion to $1.75 billion.
- Gross margin is expected to be approximately 44.5% up 460 basis points compared to 2023.
- Operating margin is expected to be approximately 5.7%, and adjusted operating margin is expected to be approximately 7.0%, up 310 basis points compared to 2023.
- Diluted earnings per share are expected to be between $0.43 and $0.63, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are expected to be between $0.65 and $0.85.
- Inventory is expected to decline by at least $70 million by year-end.
Challenges Ahead
- The macro environment to remain challenging, especially in the first half of the year.
- Revenue from our ongoing business is expected to be approximately $1.70 billion to $1.75 billion, representing a decline compared to 2023 of approximately 14.7% to 12.2%.
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