G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Core Viewpoint - G-III Apparel Group reported solid first-quarter results for fiscal 2026, with earnings exceeding guidance, driven by strong performance in key owned brands despite the exit from Calvin Klein jeans and sportswear [2][3]. Financial Performance - Net sales for the first quarter decreased by 4% to $583.6 million compared to$609.7 million in the prior year [3][9]. - Net income for the first quarter was $7.8 million, or$0.17 per diluted share, up from $5.8 million, or$0.12 per diluted share, in the prior year [3][9]. - Non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.19, compared to$0.12 in the same period last year, excluding one-time severance expenses [4][9]. Balance Sheet Highlights - Inventories decreased by 5% to $456.5 million compared to$479.7 million last year [5]. - Total debt significantly decreased by 96% to $18.7 million from$426.4 million, following the redemption of $400 million in senior secured notes [6]. Capital Allocation - The company repurchased 807,437 shares for$19.7 million during the first quarter [7][9]. Outlook - G-III reaffirmed its net sales guidance for fiscal 2026, expecting approximately $3.14 billion in net sales, down from$3.18 billion in fiscal 2025 [10]. - The company anticipates net sales for the second quarter to be around $570 million, impacted by supply chain challenges [11]. - Net income for the second quarter is projected to be between$1.0 million and $6.0 million, a decrease from$24.2 million in the prior year [12].