Movado Group(US:MOV)2025-04-16 11:01Financial Performance - Fiscal 2025 net sales were $653.4 million, a decrease of 1.7% compared to $664.4 million in fiscal 2024[4] - Fiscal 2025 operating income was $20.0 million, down from $48.5 million in the prior year, with adjusted operating income at $27.1 million[4] - Fiscal 2025 diluted EPS was $0.81, compared to $1.83 in fiscal 2024, while adjusted diluted EPS was $1.12[4] - Gross margin for fiscal 2025 was 54.0%, down from 54.8% in fiscal 2024, primarily due to unfavorable changes in channel and product mix[11] - Operating expenses for fiscal 2025 were $333.1 million, an increase from $315.7 million in fiscal 2024, driven by higher marketing expenses[11] - Net income attributable to Movado Group, Inc. for the twelve months ended January 31, 2025, was $18,364,000, down from $41,345,000 in 2024, reflecting a decrease of 55.7%[20] - Net income for the twelve months ended January 31, 2025, was $19,209 million, down 54.5% from $42,175 million in 2024[29] - The company reported a diluted income per share of $0.36 for the three months ended January 31, 2025, down from $0.43 in the same period of 2024[20] Sales and Revenue Trends - Fourth quarter net sales increased 3.3% to $181.5 million, or 5.0% on a constant dollar basis, compared to $175.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024[8] - Total net sales for the twelve months ended January 31, 2025, were $653,378,000, a decrease of 1.7% compared to $664,389,000 in 2024[22] - Net sales for the three months ended January 31, 2025, were $181,475,000, representing a 3.3% increase compared to $175,753,000 for the same period in 2024[20] Cost Management and Future Plans - The company plans to reduce marketing spend by $15 million to $20 million in fiscal 2026 to align with sales[5] - The company anticipates continued challenges due to economic conditions, including inflation and elevated interest rates, which may impact consumer spending[17] - Movado Group, Inc. is focusing on cost-saving initiatives and professional fees related to investigations, which may affect future financial performance[25] - The company plans to enhance its product offerings and market presence to counteract declining sales trends[17] Shareholder Returns and Equity - The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, payable on May 6, 2025[12] - The company repurchased approximately 120,000 shares during fiscal 2025 and has $50.0 million remaining under its share repurchase program[13] - Dividends paid decreased from $53,146 million in 2024 to $31,069 million in 2025, a reduction of 41.5%[29] - Shareholders' equity decreased from $505,890 million in 2024 to $481,329 million in 2025, a decline of approximately 4.9%[27] Asset and Liability Changes - Total assets decreased from $756,498 million in 2024 to $729,231 million in 2025, a decline of approximately 3.6%[27] - Total current liabilities increased slightly from $111,399 million in 2024 to $112,960 million in 2025, an increase of 1.4%[27] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period decreased to $209,214 million from $262,814 million, a reduction of 20.4%[29] - Net cash used in operating activities was $(1,504) million in 2025, compared to $76,778 million provided in 2024[29] - Capital expenditures were $7,966 million in 2025, slightly down from $8,223 million in 2024[29] - The company reported a negative change in working capital of $(34,884) million in 2025, contrasting with a positive change of $8,770 million in 2024[29] Economic Outlook - Due to economic uncertainty, the company has not provided a fiscal 2026 outlook but plans to implement select price increases to mitigate tariff impacts[10] - The effect of exchange rate changes on cash resulted in a loss of $(2,952) million in 2025, compared to a gain of $2,927 million in 2024[29] - Non-operating income for the twelve months ended January 31, 2025, was $7,125,000, compared to $5,994,000 in 2024, showing an increase of 18.8%[20]