All articles by Bob McGee – Page 4
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ArticleShimano cites weak demand as nine-month results slip
Numerous global factors, including a “lackluster economy” in Europe and a ”sluggish” recovery in China, Shimano reported a 19.8 percent decline in total sales to ¥375.27 billion (€2.36bn) for the first quarters of fiscal 2023. Operating profit fell by 43.0 percent to ¥72.09 billion (€453.0m) from ¥126.58 billion for the ...
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ArticleAccelerated travel demand boosts Osprey sales in Q2
After citing Osprey’s recent strong performances in Great Britain and Germany, parent Helen of Troy says the outdoor brand should generate additional sales growth in H2 on demand for its core backpack and in the adjacent on-trend travel packs. Osprey, thanks to accelerated travel demand and an improved year-over-year inventory ...
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ArticleKMD Brands’ FY results marred by poorer consumer sentiment in Q4
Strong sales growth from all three of KMD Brands’ brands – Rip Curl, Kathmandu and Oboz – was offset by weaker results in the year’s final period ended July 31. Annual Ebitda rose 11.2 percent to 200.1 New Zealand dollars (€117.1m), but net profit was essentially flat at NZ$36.6 million ...
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News briefsAmer Sports with best H1 since acquisition by Anta Sports
Helsinki-based sports equipment manufacturer Amer Sports has recorded its best H1 since the company was acquired by a consortium of buyers led by the Chinese group Anta Sports Products Ltd. in 2019. Amer’s revenues rose by 37 percent to 13.27 million yuan renminbi (€1.77bn) for the six months ended June ...
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ArticleNew Wave pushes operating profit up despite small sales dip
New Wave Group, which added Swedish outdoor company Tenson AB to its sports & leisure portfolio on July 1, realized a 4.2 percent increase in segment operating income to 140.2 million Swedish kroner (€12.5m) from SEK 134.5 million for the three months ended June 30. Segment sales declined by 1.4 ...
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News briefsSamsonite pack sales increase by 17 percent in H1
Samsonite did not breakout sales of Gregory Mountain Products in its H1 report. Instead, the pack brand was lumped into an Other segment along with High Sierra, Kamiliant, ebags, Xtrem, Lipault and others. Collectively, the nine pack labels and selective third-party brands sold through the group’s Rolling Luggage and Chic ...
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ArticleYeti sales outside US rise 18 percent in Q2
Yeti, the Texas-based drinkware and cooler company, generated 18 percent Q2 sales growth in markets outside the U.S. to $56.7 million, as US revenues fell by 7 percent to $345.9 million for the period ended July 1.
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ArticleWolverine Q2 results slump, new CEO set to lead turnaround
Chris Hufnagel, who was just named the President and CEO of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. with immediate effect following the sudden departure of Brendan L. Hoffman, faces numerous headwinds from day one, with the group’s Q2 figures now released. They range from getting inventory and debt to proper levels and driving ...
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ArticleClarus posts Q2 loss, revises FY guidance downward
Despite 28 percent year-over-year sales growth in the direct-to-consumer channel, Clarus Corp. reported a Q2 loss of $2.1 million against a profit of $3.8 million for the period ended June 30.
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News briefsJohnson Outdoors’ Q3 operating income falls by 27 percent
Johnson Outdoors’ total revenues declined by 8 percent to $187.0 million from $203.8 million for the U.S. parent company of a portfolio of fishing, diving, camping and watercraft brands, including Jetboil, Old Town, Eureka! and Ocean Kayak as operating income slid 27 percent to $17.4 million from $23.8 million. Ebit ...
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ArticleCoDi maintains guidance despite ongoing inventory headwinds
Net income from continuing operations in Compass Diversfied’s (CoDi) branded consumer companies related to sports, outdoor and apparel (5.11 Tactical, Boa, Marucci Sports, PrimaLoft, and Velocity Outdoor) declined by 68 percent to $6.94 million from $21.4 million for the period ended June 30. Total revenues from the five companies fell ...
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ArticleInterest income and currency gains drive net profit in Garmin's Q2
Boosted by more than $29.6 million in interest income and gains on foreign currency, Garmin posted 11.7 percent net income growth to $287.9 million from $257.9 million. Without the two gains, the group’s profit would have been essentially flat for the period ended July 1. Second quarter operating income fell ...
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ArticleWeyco posts higher profit, margin despite lower Q2 sales
Weyco Group suffered a 9.9 percent decline in Q2 sales to $67.0 million as the group’s portfolio of footwear brands faced difficult year-over-year comparisons and a wholesale market flush with inventory. Nonetheless, the group improved several operating metrics in the period ended June 30. Operating income rose by 18 percent ...
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ArticleColumbia cuts outlook as net falls 17% in Q2
Bloated inventories and challenging market conditions in the U.S. are forcing Columbia Sportswear to take a “more conservative” stance on its H2 and full-year results despite explosive year-over-year Q2 sales growth in China and in its lower-margin international distributor businesses. Saddled with a 21 percent year-over-year increase in Q2 ...
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ArticleVF reports wider Q1 loss and cuts guidance, TNF only revenue gainer
VF Corp., the parent of The North Face (TNF) and Vans, welcomed its new President and CEO Bracken Darrell, 12 days on the job, to his first results call by reporting a Q1 loss of $57.4 million against a loss of $55.96 million in the year-ago period on an 8 ...
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News briefsNewell Brands drops annual guidance, outdoor & recreation Q2 results fall
Newell Brands, the Coleman and CampingGaz parent, reported a 22 percent decline in Outdoor & Recreation segment sales to $333 million from $427 million for the period ended June 30. A 20.9 percent drop in core sales and currency impact is included in the revenue total. Segment operating income slid ...
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ArticleCompany raises full-year guidance as Hoka leads Deckers in Q1, Teva sales down 19%
Deckers Brands, intent on growing both its direct-to-consumer and international businesses in the months ahead, generated a 42 percent increase in Q1/24 net income to $63.6 million versus 44.8 million for the three months ended June 30. Operating income was 26 percent higher year-over-year at $70.7 million. Total net sales ...
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News briefsPolygiene sees market recovery by end of 2023
Polygiene Group, while admitting “the pace of the market recovery has taken longer than expected,” suggests current “market signals” point to a recovery by the end of the year. In Q2, the group reported a 46 percent drop in net sales to 25.4 million Swedish kroner (€2.3m) and an operating ...
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ArticleVista Outdoor’s Q1 net dips by 54 percent; Outdoor Products spin-off slated for Q4
Vista Outdoor, which is proceeding with plans to spin off its Outdoor Products segment in Q4 of this calendar year, reported a 54 percent decline in Q1 net income to $58.1 million from $126.0 million for the period ended June 25. Ebit was down by 55 percent to $75.4 million ...
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ArticleIndustry inventory issues dampen Fenix’s Q2 results
Fenix Outdoor International, facing “very challenging” market conditions and “substantial price pressure” due to high outdoor industry inventory levels, realized a 74 percent decline in Q2 Ebit to €3.1 million from €11.7 million. The operating margin narrowed to 0.1 percent from 5.9 percent. Net profit declined by 94 percent to ...
