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VF(VFC) - 2025 Q4 - Annual Results
VFVF(US:VFC)2025-05-21 10:02

Financial Performance - Q4'25 revenue was $2.1 billion, down 5% year-over-year, with adjusted operating income of $22 million, exceeding guidance[12] - Q4 2025 revenue decreased by 5% to $2,143.8 million compared to $2,247.3 million in Q4 2024[35] - Total segment revenues decreased by 4% year-over-year to $9.505 billion, with the Outdoor segment showing a slight increase of 1% to $5.576 billion, while the Active segment declined by 12% to $3.095 billion[49] - Global revenue decreased by 5% in Q4 2025 and 4% for the full year, with constant currency changes of (3%) and (4%) respectively[94] - The company reported a net loss of $189.716 million for the twelve months ended March 2025, a significant improvement from a net loss of $968.882 million in the previous year[45] - Net loss for Q4 2025 was $150.8 million, compared to a net loss of $418.3 million in Q4 2024[39] - Total operating loss for Q4 2025 was $72.9 million, an improvement from a loss of $373.4 million in Q4 2024[39] - Adjusted operating income for the twelve months ended March 2025 was reported at $556.1 million, while GAAP operating income was $303.8 million[75] Brand Performance - The North Face® and Timberland® brands showed growth, while Vans® and Dickies® experienced declines, with Vans® down 22% year-over-year[14] - The North Face® brand revenue increased by 2% to $834.5 million, while Vans® brand revenue decreased by 22% to $492.6 million in Q4 2025[35] - Revenue growth for The North Face® in the APAC region was 12% for the three months ended March 2025, while Vans® experienced a decline of 25% in the same period[92] Cost Management and Savings - The company achieved $300 million in gross cost savings in FY'25, targeting $500 to $600 million in net operating income expansion in the medium term[13] - Cash dividends of $35 million were paid during the quarter, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders[27] - VF incurred approximately $200.0 million in restructuring charges related to the Reinvent transformation program, with cumulative charges through Q4 of Fiscal 2025 totaling approximately $190.1 million[67] Debt and Cash Flow - Net debt decreased by $1.8 billion (26%) year-over-year, ending FY'25 with leverage of 4.1x, down one full turn from the previous year[26] - Free cash flow for FY'25 was $313 million, with total free cash flow including proceeds from non-core asset sales at $401 million[14] - Cash provided by operating activities for continuing operations was $438.489 million, down from $884.714 million in the previous year, reflecting operational challenges[45] - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the year stood at $431.475 million, down from $676.957 million at the beginning of the year[45] - Long-term debt reduced to $3,425.7 million in March 2025 from $4,702.3 million in March 2024[42] Operational Strategy - The company is focused on a deliberate rationalization of channel distribution to strengthen brand foundations and improve profitability[18] - The company plans to streamline operations and strengthen its balance sheet while reducing leverage as part of its ongoing transformation strategy[33] - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth, although specific details were not disclosed in the earnings call[46] Regional Performance - The Americas and EMEA regions saw revenue declines, while the APAC region remained flat, with a slight growth of 2%[24] - The Americas region revenue decreased by 6% to $995.2 million in Q4 2025[35] - EMEA revenue declined by 4% in Q4 2025 and 3% for the full year, with constant currency changes of (2%) and (3%) respectively[94] - APAC revenue remained flat at 0% in Q4 2025, with a 1% increase for the full year, and constant currency changes of 2% for both periods[94] - Greater China revenue declined by 3% in Q4 2025 but increased by 3% for the full year, with constant currency changes of (1%) and 4% respectively[94] Impairment and Charges - Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets was recorded at $89.242 million, a decrease from $507.566 million in the prior year, indicating improved asset valuation[49] - Noncash goodwill impairment charges recognized by VF amounted to $36.2 million for the three months ended March 2026 and $51.0 million for the twelve months ended March 2025[68] - The impairment charges resulted in a net tax benefit of $10.5 million for the twelve months ended March 2025[68] Shareholder Information - The company reported a basic loss per share of $0.39 for Q4 2025, compared to a loss of $1.08 in Q4 2024[39] - The adjusted diluted earnings per share for the twelve months ended March 2025 was calculated using 392,571,000 weighted average common shares[70] - VF's management believes that non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information regarding business trends and ongoing operations[71]