financetom
Business
financetom
/
Business
/
Under Armour Beats Q1 Estimates Despite Sales Dip, Shows Restructuring Progress
News World Market Environment Technology Personal Finance Politics Retail Business Economy Cryptocurrency Forex Stocks Market Commodities
Under Armour Beats Q1 Estimates Despite Sales Dip, Shows Restructuring Progress
Aug 8, 2024 6:18 AM

Under Armour Inc ( UAA ) stock gained after the company reported first-quarter 2025 results on Thursday.

The company reported a first-quarter sales decline of 10.1% year-over-year to $1.183 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.140 billion.

The company’s adjusted EPS was $0.01, above the $0.08 consensus loss.

Wholesale revenue decreased 8% YoY to $681 million, and direct-to-consumer revenue was down 12% at $480 million.

Apparel revenue slipped 8%, Footwear revenue dropped 15%, and Accessories revenue decreased 5%. North American revenue decreased 14.2% to $709 million, and international revenue increased 2% to $473 million.

Gross profit decreased 7.9% to $562.67 million, and the gross margin expanded 110 basis points to 47.5%.

The company incurred an operating loss of $299.73 million in the quarter compared to an operating income of $22.42 million.

The company held $885 million in cash and equivalents as of June-end. Inventory was $1.1 billion, a 15% decrease.

In May 2024, Under Armour ( UAA ) announced a restructuring plan estimated at $70 million – $90 million. So far, $34 million in charges have been incurred, with $19 million in cash and $15 million in non-cash. Remaining charges are expected in fiscal 2025.

In the quarter, UAA repurchased $40 million of its Class C common stock, reflecting 5.9 million shares retired, leaving ~$460 million under the authorization.

“We are encouraged by early progress in our efforts to reconstitute a premium positioning for the Under Armour brand and pleased with our first quarter fiscal 2025 results that were ahead of expectations,” said Under Armour ( UAA ) President and CEO Kevin Plank. 

2025 Outlook: Under Armour ( UAA ) expects revenue to be down at a low-double-digit percentage rate, including a 14% – 16% decline (previously 15% – 17% decline) in North America.

The company sees Adjusted EPS of $0.19 – $0.22 (prior $0.18 – $0.21) versus an estimate of $0.20.

Gross margin is expected to be up 75 to 100 basis points. Adjusted Operating income is expected to be $140 million to $160 million versus the previous expectation of $130 million to $150 million.

Price Action: UAA shares are trading lower by 11.3% at $6.98 in premarket at the last check Thursday.

Read Next:

Ford Adds Higher-End Variants Of Maverick Truck To 2025 Lineup After Witnessing 80% Jump In Sales Till July-End.

Comments
Welcome to financetom comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Related Articles >
Experts decode the best practices India's startups need to adopt as they commit to gender parity
Experts decode the best practices India's startups need to adopt as they commit to gender parity
Nov 16, 2023
Despite women holding only 19% of corporate positions, there is a glimmer of hope in the startup landscape. The ACT's Women in India’s Startup Ecosystem report reveals that 35% of the Indian startup workforce is female. By taking targeted and timely actions, the representation of women in startups could potentially reach 50% by 2030.
Hearing Solutions to utilise ₹50 crore fundraise for nationwide expansion, says managing director
Hearing Solutions to utilise ₹50 crore fundraise for nationwide expansion, says managing director
Nov 20, 2023
Hearing Solutions, the company behind the Hearzap hearing care chain, has successfully secured Rs 50 crore in funding from the healthcare and life sciences-focused private equity fund of 360 One Asset Management.
Lendingkart CEO calls for innovative approaches to tackle credit crunch in SME sector
Lendingkart CEO calls for innovative approaches to tackle credit crunch in SME sector
Nov 17, 2023
Lendingkart CEO Harshvardhan Lunia discussed Lendingkart's performance, highlighting the increased credit demand in the SME space during the festive season. He attributed this surge to a more celebratory Diwali season and reported substantial growth for Lendingkart.
IPO is a significant milestone for startups, but should not be the ultimate goal, says expert
IPO is a significant milestone for startups, but should not be the ultimate goal, says expert
Nov 16, 2023
In a discussion with CNBC-TV18, Nisha Poddar engaged with industry experts Karan Sharma (MD & Co-Head of Digital & Tech Investment Banking at Avendus Capital), Disha Singh (Co-Founder at Zouk), and Rahul Chowdhri (Partner at Stellaris Venture Partners). The conversation delved into the prevailing challenges for startups amidst a funding winter, exploring viable options and shedding light on the practicalities of deals in the startup landscape.
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.financetom.com All Rights Reserved