We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
You are being directed to ZacksTrade, a division of LBMZ Securities and licensed broker-dealer. ZacksTrade and Zacks.com are separate companies. The web link between the two companies is not a solicitation or offer to invest in a particular security or type of security. ZacksTrade does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating individual securities.
If you wish to go to ZacksTrade, click OK. If you do not, click Cancel.
PVH Corp (PVH - Free Report) reported better-than-expected third-quarter fiscal 2020 results. However, both top and bottom lines fell year over year. Continued adverse impacts of COVID-19 and the resurgence of cases, leading to temporary store closures in some parts of Europe and declining store traffic in North America, weighed on quarterly results to some extent. Nonetheless, strength in the international business, a solid e-commerce performance and rising demand for casual wear aided sales. Also, the company has witnessed a speedy recovery in Europe and China despite continued uncertainties related to the COVID-19 situation.
The company noted that its holiday season sale, including Singles’ Day in Asia as well as Black Friday in North America and Europe, performed well, particularly in the digital platform. Going ahead, management remains focused on investing in omni-channel capabilities, enhancing product offerings and undertaking cost cutting actions in a bid to stay afloat amid this crisis.
Q3 Highlights
PVH Corp reported adjusted earnings of $1.32 per share, plunging 57.4% from $3.1 reported in the year-ago quarter. However, the figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 24 cents per share. Although the bottom line gained from cost savings related to headcount reduction in North America as well as lower discretionary expenses and government subsidies, COVID-19 related costs to ensure the safety of customers and employees acted as a deterrent.
On a GAAP basis, the company delivered earnings of 98 cents, down 65.2% year over year from $2.82 reported in the year-ago quarter.
In the fiscal third quarter, revenues declined 18% year over year to $2,118 million but exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,974 million. Sluggishness in Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Heritage Brands businesses weighed on the top line.
Also, direct-to-consumer revenues declined 11% year over year in the fiscal third quarter due to temporary store closures during the quarter in some parts of Europe due to resurgence in cases. Also, sluggish store traffic due to a lack of international tourists in North America remained a headwind. However, initial fourth-quarter to-date sales are showing signs of improvement on the back of Singles’ Day and Black Friday events. Further, the company’s digital sales surged more than 70% year over year owing to strong online sales growth in all regions, even after the reopening of stores.
Moreover, wholesale revenues fell 22% in the fiscal third quarter due to recent bankruptcies of several customers and a dismal performance in North America.
The company’s total gross profit decreased nearly 21.7% to $1,101.3 million, while gross margin contracted 580 basis points to 52%. Further, adjusted SG&A expenses dropped 14% to $977.2 million in the quarter under review.
Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes were $132 million, down 53.2% from $282 million in the last-year quarter. The downside can be attributable to a dismal top line, stemming from COVID-19 impacts.
PVH Corp. reports financial results under three segments — Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Heritage Brands.
Revenues at Calvin Klein plunged 18% year over year with Calvin Klein North America declining 39% while Calvin Klein International remaining flat.
Revenues at the Tommy Hilfiger segment declined 12% year over year in the reported quarter. Further, Tommy Hilfiger North America fell 37% and Tommy Hilfiger International remained flat.
The Heritage Brands segment’s revenues fell 36% year over year during the quarter under review.
Financial Details
PVH Corp ended the fiscal third quarter with cash of approximately $1,460 million. Also, it boasts a revolving credit facility of $1.2 billion. Earlier, management suspended share repurchases and cash dividends due to COVID-19 impacts.
Looking Ahead
Management noted that COVID-19 woes will continue to hurt its fourth quarter revenues and earnings somewhat due to a resurgence in cases across Europe and North America. Notably, fourth-quarter revenues are expected to decline nearly 20% year over year.
Price Performance
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 35.6% in the past three months, outperforming the industry’s 15.4% growth.
Gildan Activewear, Inc. (GIL - Free Report) has a long-term earnings growth rate of 5.4% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), at present.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK - Free Report) has a long-term earnings growth rate of 18.6%. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #2.
These Stocks Are Poised to Soar Past the Pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak has shifted consumer behavior dramatically, and a handful of high-tech companies have stepped up to keep America running. Right now, investors in these companies have a shot at serious profits. For example, Zoom jumped 108.5% in less than 4 months while most other stocks were sinking.
Our research shows that 5 cutting-edge stocks could skyrocket from the exponential increase in demand for “stay at home” technologies. This could be one of the biggest buying opportunities of this decade, especially for those who get in early.
Image: Bigstock
PVH Corp (PVH) Q3 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates
PVH Corp (PVH - Free Report) reported better-than-expected third-quarter fiscal 2020 results. However, both top and bottom lines fell year over year. Continued adverse impacts of COVID-19 and the resurgence of cases, leading to temporary store closures in some parts of Europe and declining store traffic in North America, weighed on quarterly results to some extent. Nonetheless, strength in the international business, a solid e-commerce performance and rising demand for casual wear aided sales. Also, the company has witnessed a speedy recovery in Europe and China despite continued uncertainties related to the COVID-19 situation.
The company noted that its holiday season sale, including Singles’ Day in Asia as well as Black Friday in North America and Europe, performed well, particularly in the digital platform. Going ahead, management remains focused on investing in omni-channel capabilities, enhancing product offerings and undertaking cost cutting actions in a bid to stay afloat amid this crisis.
Q3 Highlights
PVH Corp reported adjusted earnings of $1.32 per share, plunging 57.4% from $3.1 reported in the year-ago quarter. However, the figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 24 cents per share. Although the bottom line gained from cost savings related to headcount reduction in North America as well as lower discretionary expenses and government subsidies, COVID-19 related costs to ensure the safety of customers and employees acted as a deterrent.
On a GAAP basis, the company delivered earnings of 98 cents, down 65.2% year over year from $2.82 reported in the year-ago quarter.
In the fiscal third quarter, revenues declined 18% year over year to $2,118 million but exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,974 million. Sluggishness in Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Heritage Brands businesses weighed on the top line.
Also, direct-to-consumer revenues declined 11% year over year in the fiscal third quarter due to temporary store closures during the quarter in some parts of Europe due to resurgence in cases. Also, sluggish store traffic due to a lack of international tourists in North America remained a headwind. However, initial fourth-quarter to-date sales are showing signs of improvement on the back of Singles’ Day and Black Friday events. Further, the company’s digital sales surged more than 70% year over year owing to strong online sales growth in all regions, even after the reopening of stores.
Moreover, wholesale revenues fell 22% in the fiscal third quarter due to recent bankruptcies of several customers and a dismal performance in North America.
The company’s total gross profit decreased nearly 21.7% to $1,101.3 million, while gross margin contracted 580 basis points to 52%. Further, adjusted SG&A expenses dropped 14% to $977.2 million in the quarter under review.
Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes were $132 million, down 53.2% from $282 million in the last-year quarter. The downside can be attributable to a dismal top line, stemming from COVID-19 impacts.
PVH Corp. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
PVH Corp. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | PVH Corp. Quote
Segment Analysis
PVH Corp. reports financial results under three segments — Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Heritage Brands.
Revenues at Calvin Klein plunged 18% year over year with Calvin Klein North America declining 39% while Calvin Klein International remaining flat.
Revenues at the Tommy Hilfiger segment declined 12% year over year in the reported quarter. Further, Tommy Hilfiger North America fell 37% and Tommy Hilfiger International remained flat.
The Heritage Brands segment’s revenues fell 36% year over year during the quarter under review.
Financial Details
PVH Corp ended the fiscal third quarter with cash of approximately $1,460 million. Also, it boasts a revolving credit facility of $1.2 billion. Earlier, management suspended share repurchases and cash dividends due to COVID-19 impacts.
Looking Ahead
Management noted that COVID-19 woes will continue to hurt its fourth quarter revenues and earnings somewhat due to a resurgence in cases across Europe and North America. Notably, fourth-quarter revenues are expected to decline nearly 20% year over year.
Price Performance
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have gained 35.6% in the past three months, outperforming the industry’s 15.4% growth.
3 Apparel Stocks to Watch
Crocs (CROX - Free Report) outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 191.7%, on average, in the trailing four quarters and flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Gildan Activewear, Inc. (GIL - Free Report) has a long-term earnings growth rate of 5.4% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), at present.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK - Free Report) has a long-term earnings growth rate of 18.6%. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #2.
These Stocks Are Poised to Soar Past the Pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak has shifted consumer behavior dramatically, and a handful of high-tech companies have stepped up to keep America running. Right now, investors in these companies have a shot at serious profits. For example, Zoom jumped 108.5% in less than 4 months while most other stocks were sinking.
Our research shows that 5 cutting-edge stocks could skyrocket from the exponential increase in demand for “stay at home” technologies. This could be one of the biggest buying opportunities of this decade, especially for those who get in early.
See the 5 high-tech stocks now>>