Canada Goose (GOOS) ended the recent trading session at $9.89, demonstrating a -0.9% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.16%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.86%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.38%.Shares of the high-end coat maker witnessed a gain of 0.6% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its loss of 4.64% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.2%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue in Q2 decreased by 5% year-over-year or 6% on a constant currency basis, primarily due to a decline in DTC revenue and a planned decrease in wholesale revenue [60][62] - Adjusted EBIT was CAD2.5 million, down from CAD15.6 million in the second quarter of last year, with adjusted net income attributable to shareholders at CAD5.2 million or CAD0.05 per diluted share compared to CAD16.2 million or CAD0.16 per diluted share in Q2 fiscal 2024 [71][73] - Gross profit decreased by 9% year-over-year, with gross margin declining 260 basis points to 61.3% [70] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - DTC comparable sales declined 13% year-over-year, with DTC revenue down 5% or 6% on a constant currency basis [9][62] - Wholesale revenue was down 15% or 17% on a constant currency basis, reflecting a planned lower order book [66] - Revenue in the other channel segment increased to CAD26.6 million in Q2 of fiscal 2025, up from CAD9.7 million in Q2 of fiscal 2024 [68] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America revenue decreased 3%, while Asia Pacific revenue grew 3%, mainly due to higher travel retail revenue in Greater China [61] - EMEA revenue decreased by 17%, primarily due to a planned decrease in wholesale revenue [61] - Store traffic and conversion declined year-over-year globally, although EMEA saw improved performance [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three key operating imperatives: brand and product evolution, luxury retail execution, and operational simplification [13][21] - A new design studio in Paris has been established to support product innovation, with a focus on launching new collections [14][15] - The company aims to drive positive DTC comparable sales growth and enhance brand presence through strategic marketing initiatives [10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged a challenging consumer environment impacting sales, leading to a lower range for guidance [12] - There is optimism about the brand's resilience and potential for growth, particularly in the second half of the fiscal year [20][82] - The company expects to see improvements in sales performance as marketing investments ramp up and new product launches occur [64][81] Other Important Information - Inventory at the end of Q2 decreased by 9% year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of decreasing inventory balance [56] - The company has introduced a new Head of Merchandising to strengthen long-term product strategy [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the shift in marketing dollars and any stores under consideration for closing? - Management indicated no current consideration for closing stores, focusing instead on driving productivity and profitability [92] - Marketing spend is expected to be slightly up year-over-year, with a more aggressive approach in the second half of the year [94] Question: What are the plans to improve comps for the remainder of the year? - Management emphasized the importance of staffing, training, and inventory management to drive sales, with positive signs in EMEA and APAC [98][100] Question: Can you elaborate on the new Head of Merchandising's priorities? - The new Head of Merchandising will focus on broadening the product assortment while ensuring clarity and distinctiveness in the brand's offerings [110][111]

Canada Goose (GOOS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.12 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 180%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this high-end coat maker would post a loss of $0.60 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.58, delivering a surprise of 3.33%.Over the last four quarters, ...

Revenue and Income - Revenue for the second quarter ended September 29, 2024, was CAD 267.8 million, a decrease of 4% compared to CAD 281.1 million for the same period in 2023[4] - Gross profit for the second quarter was CAD 164.1 million, down from CAD 179.5 million year-over-year, reflecting a gross margin decline[4] - Net income for the second quarter was CAD 6.3 million, compared to CAD 4.1 million in the prior year, indicating a positive trend despite previous losses[3] - Operating income for the total segments was $75.6 million, down from $95.6 million in the same quarter last year, reflecting a decline of 21%[43] - The company reported a net loss before income taxes of $6.9 million for the second quarter, compared to a loss of $11.3 million in the same quarter of the previous year[43] - Basic earnings per share for the second quarter was $0.06, compared to $0.04 in the same quarter last year[48] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash reserves increased to CAD 68.8 million from CAD 37.5 million, providing a stronger liquidity position[9] - Net cash used in operating activities was CAD 50.4 million for the second quarter, a slight improvement from CAD 57.2 million in the previous year, with a total of CAD 193.3 million used in the two quarters compared to CAD 266.5 million last year[13] - Net cash used in investing activities decreased significantly to CAD 3.2 million in the second quarter from CAD 26.4 million last year, totaling CAD 5.5 million for the two quarters compared to CAD 32.1 million last year[13] - Net cash from financing activities was CAD 58.7 million in the second quarter, down from CAD 72.1 million year-over-year, with a total of CAD 118.4 million for the two quarters compared to CAD 51.1 million last year[13] - The company’s cash at the end of the period was CAD 68.8 million, an increase from CAD 37.5 million at the end of the previous year’s second quarter[13] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets decreased to CAD 771.2 million from CAD 803.5 million year-over-year, primarily due to a reduction in inventories[9] - Total liabilities decreased to CAD 1,197.8 million from CAD 1,233.6 million, indicating improved financial management[9] - The company’s non-current, non-financial assets totaled $585.1 million as of September 29, 2024, down from $591.7 million a year earlier[46] - Lease liabilities rose to CAD 337.9 million as of September 29, 2024, compared to CAD 305.3 million on October 1, 2023, representing an increase of approximately 10.6%[57] - The total accounts payable and accrued liabilities decreased to CAD 155.4 million as of September 29, 2024, from CAD 177.7 million on March 31, 2024, reflecting a decline of approximately 12.5%[59] Inventory and Receivables - Total inventories decreased to $473.4 million from $519.7 million year-over-year, indicating a reduction of 9%[51] - Trade accounts receivable stood at $124.5 million as of September 29, 2024, slightly down from $126.3 million a year earlier[49] - The provision for inventory obsolescence increased to $66.8 million from $43.9 million in the previous year, reflecting a rise of 52%[52] Financial Management and Strategy - The company is focusing on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth, although specific details were not disclosed in the call[4] - The company continues to invest in technology and innovation to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience[4] - The company has implemented changes in accounting policies regarding the presentation of liabilities, resulting in CAD 23.0 million of liabilities being reclassified from non-current to current[31] Shareholder Activities - The Company initiated a normal course issuer bid to purchase up to 4,980,505 subordinate voting shares from November 22, 2023, to November 21, 2024[78] - Since the commencement of the Fiscal 2024 NCIB, the Company purchased 3,586,124 subordinate voting shares for a total cash consideration of $56.9 million[81] - The total share capital as of September 29, 2024, was valued at $108.6 million, reflecting an increase from $104.9 million on March 31, 2024[81] Debt and Financing - The Company has pledged substantially all of its assets as collateral for both the Revolving Facility and the Term Loan, ensuring compliance with financial covenants[64][71] - The Term Loan outstanding amount was CAD 390.2 million as of September 29, 2024, slightly down from CAD 393.1 million on March 31, 2024, a decrease of about 0.7%[72] - The Company recorded cash flows of CAD 74.4 million from Mainland China Facilities borrowings and CAD 31.4 million from Japan Facility borrowings as of September 29, 2024[148] Risk Management - The company is exposed to various risks including liquidity risk, credit risk, and market risk, with senior management overseeing these risks[113][114] - The Company executed an operating cash flow hedge program for fiscal 2025 to mitigate foreign exchange risk[129] - The Company has outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts totaling USD 67.9 million for purchasing Canadian dollars and USD 14.9 million for selling Canadian dollars as of September 29, 2024[134]

In the latest trading session, Canada Goose (GOOS) closed at $10.22, marking no change from the previous day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.92%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.96%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.6%.Heading into today, shares of the high-end coat maker had lost 7.09% over the past month, lagging the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 1.69% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.68% in that time.The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Canada ...

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Canada Goose Overview - Canada Goose is a luxury outerwear brand known for its high-quality, durable, and fashionable products, including $1,800 parkas that require up to 13 production steps [2][3] - The company's iconic Snow Mantra parka was originally designed for Canadian Arctic workers and is field-tested at temperatures as low as -70°C [3] - Canada Goose generates the bulk of its business during the autumn and winter seasons, with a loyal customer base willing to pay premium prices for quality products [3] Financial Performance and Strategy - In fiscal Q1 2025, Canada Goose reported a loss of $0.79 per share but beat consensus estimates by a penny, with revenues growing 4% YoY to $88.1 million [5] - Direct-to-consumer (DTC) revenue grew 13% YoY to $63.1 million, driven by strong Asia Pacific sales, while wholesale revenues plunged 41% to $16 million [5] - The company plans to increase prices by a mid-single-digit percentage in fiscal 2025 and expects DTC comp sales to grow in the low single digits YoY [6] - Canada Goose is expanding its retail footprint with three new stores and four concession-based store-in-stores, contributing to incremental revenue growth [6] Market Position and Initiatives - Canada Goose has introduced a trade-in program, allowing customers to trade in used garments for gift card credits, with resold items discounted up to 50% [4] - The company is focusing on elevating the quality of its wholesale partners and reducing inventory, which fell 7% YoY to $484.3 million [5] - China's stimulus plan could boost sales, with the opening of two permanent stores in Wuhan and Macau, bringing the total store count to 70 [7] VF Corporation Overview - VF Corporation operates 11 outdoor apparel and footwear brands, including The North Face, VANS, Timberland, and Dickies [7][8] - The company sold its Supreme brand for $1.5 billion and is considering further brand sales as part of its Reinvent turnaround strategy [8] Financial Performance and Strategy - VF Corporation posted an EPS loss of $0.33 and an 8.9% YoY revenue decline in fiscal Q1 2025 but beat analyst expectations [10] - The North Face sales fell 3%, while global DTC brands saw a 6% YoY improvement, and VANS revenue declined 21% YoY but showed sequential improvement [10] - VF Corporation reiterated its free cash flow guidance of approximately $600 million, including proceeds from the Supreme sale [11] Reinvent Strategy - VF Corporation's Reinvent strategy focuses on streamlining operations, investing in brand building, cutting costs, and revitalizing the VANS brand [9] - The company is also strengthening its balance sheet and conducting a strategic review of its brand portfolio, with potential sales of underperforming brands [9]

Canada Goose (GOOS) closed at $12.22 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.5% move from the prior day. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.96% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.94%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 1.18%. Heading into today, shares of the high-end coat maker had gained 14.45% over the past month, outpacing the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 7.74% and the S&P 500's gain of 4.3% in that time. Market participants will ...

Canada Goose (GOOS) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future. Over the past month, shares of this high-end coat maker have returned +9.1%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.3% change. During this period, the Zacks Retail - Apparel and Shoes industry, which Canada Goose falls in, has gained 1.8%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's f ...