YETI reported a strong third quarter with a 29% increase in net sales, driven by growth in both DTC and wholesale channels. The company also saw significant improvements in gross margin and operating margin, leading to a substantial increase in net income.
Net sales increased by 29% to $294.6 million.
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) net sales increased by 62% to $150.4 million.
Gross margin increased by 670 basis points to 59.1%.
Net income increased by 142% to $51.4 million, with EPS increasing by 137% to $0.58.
YETI expects net sales to increase between 15% and 16% for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2020. Net income per diluted share is expected to be between $0.55 and $0.58, and adjusted net income per diluted share is expected to be between $0.57 and $0.60.
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