YETI Holdings reported a stronger than expected 20% increase in sales for the third quarter of 2022, driven by growth in both DTC and wholesale channels. However, gross margin decreased due to higher inbound freight, product costs, and unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates. The company maintains and narrows its fiscal year 2022 outlook, expecting sales growth of approximately 16% and an adjusted operating margin of approximately 17%.
Net sales increased by 20% to $433.6 million compared to the same period last year.
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel sales increased by 15% to $227.4 million, representing 52% of total sales.
Wholesale channel sales increased by 25% to $206.2 million, driven by Coolers & Equipment.
Gross margin decreased by 580 basis points to 51.3%, impacted by higher inbound freight, product costs and unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates.
YETI is maintaining and narrowing its Fiscal 2022 outlook, expecting sales growth of approximately 16% and an adjusted operating margin of approximately 17%.
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