G-III Apparel (US:GIII) Globenewswireยท2025-09-04 11:00Core Insights - G-III Apparel Group reported a 5% decrease in net sales for Q2 fiscal 2026, totaling $613.3 million compared to $644.8 million in the same quarter last year [4][12] - The company achieved net income of $10.9 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, down from $24.2 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, in the prior year's quarter [4][12] - G-III updated its fiscal 2026 guidance, anticipating net sales of approximately $3.02 billion and net income between $112 million and $122 million [12][10] Financial Performance - Net sales for the second quarter decreased to $613.3 million from $644.8 million year-over-year [4] - Net income for the second quarter was $10.9 million, a decline from $24.2 million in the same period last year [4] - Non-GAAP net income per diluted share was $0.25, down from $0.52 in the prior year [5][26] Balance Sheet Highlights - Total debt significantly decreased by 96% to $15.5 million from $414 million the previous year [8] - Inventories increased by 5% to $639.8 million compared to $610.5 million last year [7] - Cash and cash equivalents were reported at $301.8 million, down from $414.8 million [23] Capital Allocation - The company repurchased 1,140,988 shares for $24.6 million during the second quarter [9][5] - G-III maintains a strong cash position and availability, allowing for continued investment in its brands [5] Outlook - The company anticipates a total incremental tariff cost of approximately $155 million for fiscal 2026, with a remaining unmitigated impact of $75 million primarily in the second half of the year [10] - Fiscal 2026 guidance includes expected net sales of approximately $3.02 billion, down from $3.18 billion in fiscal 2025 [12] - For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, net sales are expected to be around $1.01 billion, compared to $1.09 billion in the previous year [15]