Financial insights for the sporting goods industry – Page 20
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ArticleGoPro expanding retail network, camera range
GoPro reported an operating loss of $3.79 million against a profit of $24.4 million in Q3, ended Sep. 30, as total revenues declined by 3.5 percent year-over-year to $294.3 million from $305.1 million. Sales of entry-level cameras generated 19 percent of period revenues and exceeded internal expectations as total camera ...
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News briefsNew Wave Group operating profit dips despite 5 percent sales growth
New Wave Group reported a 10.9 percent decline in Q3 net profit to 270.9 million Swedish kroner (€23.2m) from SEK 304.0m for the three months ended Sep. 30. Period operating profit declined by 4.2 percent to SEK 381.1 million (€32.6m) despite 5 percent revenue growth to SEK 2.34 billion (€199.8m) ...
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News briefsGoldwin’s H1 operating profit up by 15 percent
Goldwin generated a 15 percent improvement in operating profit to ¥6,070 million (€137.8m) from ¥5,277 million for the six months ended Sept. 30. Profit attributable to shareholders lifted 25 percent higher to ¥7,323 million (€45.6m). H1 sales at the Japanese company rose 12.8 percent to ¥51,096 million (€317.9m) from ¥45,309 ...
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ArticleDecline in revenue at Safilo in Q3 cushioned by Smith's rebound
The Safilo Group has reported a second consecutive quarter of topline decline as total Q3 revenue dropped by 9.8 percent year-on-year to €260.4 million, with sales declining both in North America and Europe that together account for over 80 percent of sales. Aside from strong currency headwinds, the company attributed ...
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News briefsGildan says Q3 results are in line with expectations but updates guidance
Canadian sportswear brand Gildan Activewear delivered net sales of US$870 million in the third quarter ended Oct. 1, 2023, up 2.3 percent over $850 million in last year’s third quarter, as the company moved past the impact of strong prior year comparative periods tied to post-pandemic replenishment. The company generated ...
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News briefsEbit falls while BasicNet sales increase
BasicNet, the Italian parent of Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-Way, Superga, Sebago and other brands, said that in the first nine months of 2023, consolidated revenues rose by 5.3 percent year-on-year to €297.5 million, while aggregate group brands revenues slipped by 7.6 percent to €858.4 million. Meanwhile, Ebitda increased by ...
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News briefsAmazon posts 13% sales increase and more than triples net income in Q3
Amazon posted net sales of $143.1 billion in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2023, representing an increase of 13 percent compared with Q3 2022. Excluding the $1.4 billion favorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter, the sales increase was 11 percent. International sales increased ...
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ArticleAcushnet’s Q3 operating income up 3.4 percent
Citing strong demand for its products, enthusiasm for the game of golf, and healthy fundamentals across the industry, Acushnet confirmed its full-year revenue outlook and narrowed its full-year expectations for adjusted Ebitda while reporting Q3 results. The Titleist, FootJoy, and Kjus parent continues to see FY revenues in the $2.35 ...
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News briefsCoDi’s divestiture of Marucci will benefit the company
Compass Diversified’s decision to divest its Marucci Sports business to Fox Factory for $572 million after purchasing the brand for $200 million in 2020 will help the company reduce its cost of capital and give it “greater ability to increase shareholder returns,” it said in a statement. In Q3 ...
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ArticleCrocs taking steps to reset Heydude business
There will be some immediate pain, largely negative wholesale growth in Q4, as Crocs takes additional steps to shore up the fortunes of its Heydude business. Those efforts are focused on distribution clean-up, greater segmentation by distribution channel coupled with stronger control of digital pricing, and the ...
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ArticlePeloton Interactive aims to spin in right direction, but share price dips
After reporting solid Q1 results at or above expectations, Peloton Interactive has set its sights on revenue growth acceleration and substantial positive free cash flow in H2, bolstered by the anticipated relaunch of its Tread+ treadmill, continued expansion of its bike rental program and higher sales contribution from international markets. ...
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ArticleZalando turns nine-month net profit
Berlin-based e-tailer Zalando reports a net profit of €10 million against a €82.7 million loss in the year-ago period. The group described the first nine months of its financial year as “characterized by the normalization of e-commerce penetration, ongoing pressure on consumers’ disposable income, and a delayed fall/winter season start ...
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ArticleCanada Goose lowers FY24 outlook, increases reliance on DTC
Citing an increasingly challenged global macroeconomic environment and a slowing business in September, Canada Goose has lowered its FY24 total revenue outlook by 7 to 14 percent. Total annual sales are now pegged at CA$1.2 billion to CA$1.4 billion (€819m to €956m). The adjusted guidance assumes direct-to-consumer will represent about ...
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ArticleGarmin with strong Q3 results
Bolstered by double-digit percentage growth in revenue, operating income and net income and record Q3 sales in four of five segments, Garmin reported a 12.9 percent increase in operating income to $270.4 million for the period ended Sept. 30 as net income came in 22.0 percent higher at $257.2 million ...
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News briefsBrooks Running global sales up 5% year-to-date, holds top spot in US run channel
Brooks Running’s year-to-date global revenues are up 5 percent and 7 percent higher year-over-year in the US as the Seattle-based company has reached new runners, recovered from Covid-19-related supply chain disruptions, and normalized inventory levels. Year-to-date sales for the brand in France and the UK combined are up 22 percent, ...
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ArticleVulcabras’ sales rise by double-digits for 13th consecutive quarter
Despite a challenging retail environment and some unfavorable macroeconomic circumstances, the Brazilian Vulcabras group generated record quarterly sales, Ebitda, and gross margin for the period ended Sept. 30. Revenues rose by 10.2 percent to 731.4 million Brazilian reais (€136.7m) as Ebit improved by 42 percent to R$149.1 million (€27.9m). E-commerce ...
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ArticleVF Corp. abandons guidance, commences turnaround plan led by former Vans President
Admitting its US business “isn’t working well” and its cost structure is too high, VF Corp. reported its Q2 results with a comprehensive plan to turn around its flagging businesses under CEO Bracken Darrell, who joined the group in late July. Key elements of the strategy focus on fixing its ...
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ArticleXXL misses target in Q3: “Neither proud nor satisfied”
Source: XXL Freddy Sobin CEO Freddy Sobin, in office since May 2023, began the presentation of XXL ASA’s Q3 financial report by saying, “We are neither proud nor satisfied with the results.” The retail company’s sales fell 10.2 percent in the third quarter. At the same time, ...
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ArticleDeckers raises full-year guidance again on continued strength from Hoka, Ugg gains
Bolstered by sales contribution from its Ugg brand and continued momentum in its Hoka business, Deckers Brands generated a 76 percent increase in Q2 operating income to $224.6 million on nearly 25 percent total net sales growth to $1.09 billion for the three months ended Sept. 30. Net income was ...
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ArticleSkechers raises full-year earnings guidance as DTC continues to bolster Q3 sales gains
Skechers once again raised its earnings guidance for the full year after reporting better-than-expected results in the third quarter and despite continued uncertainty about the macroeconomic environment and consumer spending. Sales in the three months ended Sept. 30 reached a record $2,025.0 million, up by 7.8 percent compared to the ...
