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Here's Why PVH Corp (PVH) is Rallying Ahead of the Industry

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PVH Corporation (PVH - Free Report) looks well placed for growth, thanks to its robust strategic initiatives and strong fundamentals. The company’s multi-year strategy PVH+ Plan to drive sustainable growth is working smoothly while momentum in the international business also continues. Its brand strength, particularly in Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER, is an added positive. Buoyed by such endeavors, the clothing designer’s shares have skyrocketed 57% in the past three months compared with the industry’s 15.9% growth.

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The PVH+ Plan aims at accelerate growth by boosting its core strengths and connecting Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER brands with consumers through five major drivers. These drivers are win with product; win with consumer engagement; win in the digitally-led marketplace; develop a demand- and data-driven operating model; and drive efficiencies and invest in growth.  

PVH Corp strives to create the best products across its significant growth categories. It expects to strengthen its presence in the global demand spaces where its iconic labels resonate well with consumers. Management reinforces the Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER brands so that these can cater to consumers’ needs in new and engaging ways. PVH is focused on fueling digital growth by developing a holistic distribution strategy for Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER, driven by digital and direct-to-consumer channels and wholesale partnerships.

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In fact, the company looks to develop a demand- and data-driven operating model with a systematic and repeatable product creation model. This model will put the consumer first, thus leveraging data to offer fresh products. PVH also focuses on boosting efficiencies to be cost-competitive and, in turn, reinvest in strategic plans. In sync with its plans, PVH is on track to reduce 10% of its workforce in its global offices by the end of the fiscal 2023. The move is likely to generate savings of more than $100 million, which will then be reinvested in digital, supply chain and consumer engagement related to the PVH+ Plan.

PVH Corp had announced the extension of its license agreements with G-III Apparel Group from 2025 to 2027, as part of the PVH+ plan. The deal will enable the smooth transition of core product categories back to PVH at the end of the extended terms. The transaction mainly includes Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER brands in the United States and Canada, particularly the women’s North American wholesale business.

PVH Corp's international business has been witnessing growth for quite some time now. The company witnessed continued momentum in the international unit in the fiscal third quarter. The international unit’s revenues inched up 1% year over year on a constant-currency basis. Going ahead, management expects international business to drive growth further.

Impressively, analysts seem optimistic about the stock. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2024 sales and earnings per share (EPS) is currently pegged at $9.2 billion and $11.58, respectively, suggesting an increase of 0.3% and 10.7% year over year.

Given all the positives, PVH stock seems to be doing well on the bourses. A Value Score of B for this current Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company speaks volumes.

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