Dollar Tree (DLTR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 26, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Robert LaFleur - SVP - Investor RelationsMichael Creedon - CEOJeffrey Davis - Chief Financial OfficerStewart Glendinning - CTOEdward Kelly - Managing Director - Equity ResearchSimeon Gutman - Managing DirectorChuck Grom - Managing DirectorKate McShane - Managing DirectorPaul Lejuez - Managing DirectorKaren Short - Managing Director – Head of Consumer/Retail Research Conference Call Participants Michael Lasser - Equity R ...

Dollar Tree (DLTR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 26, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Robert LaFleur - SVP - Investor RelationsMichael Creedon - CEOJeffrey Davis - Chief Financial OfficerStewart Glendinning - CTOEdward Kelly - Managing Director - Equity ResearchSimeon Gutman - Managing DirectorChuck Grom - Managing DirectorKate McShane - Managing DirectorPaul Lejuez - Managing DirectorKaren Short - Managing Director – Head of Consumer/Retail Research Conference Call Participants Michael Lasser - Equity R ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share were $0.33, and full year adjusted earnings per share were $3.3, at the high end of guidance [8][28] - Fourth quarter consolidated sales were $639.2 million, down 8.3% year-over-year, with a $30.3 million unfavorable impact from the fifty-third week [24][25] - Full year consolidated sales were $2.72 billion, down 3.4% compared to the previous year [25] - Fourth quarter consolidated gross margin was 43%, an 80 basis point decrease from last year [25] - Full year consolidated gross margin was 44.9%, up approximately 10 basis points from last year [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Brand portfolio sales declined 7.2% in the fourth quarter, with a 5% decline excluding the fifty-third week [8][25] - Famous Footwear sales were down 9.6% in total and down 2.9% on a comparable basis [25] - Lead brands, including Sam Edelman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, and Vionic, outperformed the overall brand portfolio [6][9] - Allen Edmonds showed growth across all channels, with strong performance in sport and dress loafers [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Internationally, the company activated new premium wholesale partnerships in Europe and continued expansion in China and Southeast Asia [10] - Famous Footwear's comparable store sales were down 2.9%, with brick-and-mortar sales down 4.1% and comparable web sales up 3.1% [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on long-term growth by investing in key areas while reducing expenses elsewhere [6] - The acquisition of Stuart Weitzman is expected to enhance exposure to the contemporary segment and premium price points [16] - The company plans to upgrade 25 more stores to the Flare format in 2025, which has shown strong performance [18][73] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism for 2025, despite challenges from inflation and tariffs [20][21] - The company anticipates sequential improvement throughout the year, driven by new product introductions and improved leadership [36][38] - Management noted that the current macroeconomic environment presents headwinds for value-based consumers [20] Other Important Information - The company returned approximately $75 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends [7] - Inventory at year-end was $565 million, up 4.5% year-over-year, with a focus on managing aged inventory [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the EPS guidance assumptions for the year? - Management expects sequential quarterly improvement, with specific initiatives driving growth in both Famous and brand portfolio segments [36][38] Question: What trends are seen in the contemporary segment? - Management noted that contemporary brands are trending positively, with strong performance in fashion sneakers and seasonal items [40][41] Question: How will gross margins be affected by markdowns and tariffs? - Management anticipates some gross margin decline due to tariffs and markdowns, but expects improvements as inventory becomes more current [50][72] Question: What is the outlook for the first quarter's operating margin? - The first quarter's operating margin is expected to be the lowest of the year, with improvements anticipated as the year progresses [58] Question: How are order trends in wholesale accounts? - Management indicated that they are seeing positive trends in wholesale accounts, with plans for continued growth in remodeled stores [73]

Five Below (FIVE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 19, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Christiane Pelz Alpher - VP - Investor Relations & TreasuryWinnie Park - CEOKen Bull - COOKristy Chipman - CFO & TreasurerChuck Grom - Managing DirectorKaren Short - Managing Director – Head of Consumer/Retail ResearchJoseph Feldman - Senior MD & Assistant Director - Research Conference Call Participants Kate McShane - AnalystScot Ciccarelli - MD & Senior Research AnalystMichael Lasser - Equity Research Analyst - Hardlin ...

Solo Brands, Inc. (NYSE:DTC) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 12, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mark Anderson - Senior Director, Treasury and IR John Larson - Interim President and CEO Laura Coffey - CFO Conference Call Participants Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Solo Brands Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note, this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Mark Anderson, Senior Dire ...

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPEL) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 26, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants John Nesbett - IMS, Investor Relations Ryan Pape - President & Chief Executive Officer Barry Wood - Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jeff Van Sinderen - B. Riley Matthew Raab - Craig-Hallum Operator Greetings. Welcome to the XPEL, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Year End 2024 Earnings call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question and an ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported diluted earnings of $0.44 per share for Q4 2024, including a net benefit of $6.8 million from a derivative litigation settlement [14] - For the full year 2024, diluted earnings were $1.90 per share, which also included the $0.05 benefit from the settlement [15] - Q4 2024 gross profit rose by 8.9%, with a gross margin rate of 43.5%, while the full-year gross margin rate increased to 43.3% from 42.1% [56] - Selling and store operating expenses increased by 10.1% in Q4 2024, while general and administrative expenses decreased by 5.4% [57][59] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 increased by 11.1% to $119.8 million, while full-year adjusted EBITDA declined by 7.0% to $512.5 million [63][65] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total sales for Q4 2024 increased by 5.7% year-over-year, while comparable store sales decreased by 0.8%, showing improvement from previous quarters [23][24] - The company opened 10 new warehouse format stores in Q4 2024, totaling 30 new stores for the fiscal year [19] - Spartan Surfaces experienced a 17.9% decline in Q4 sales, primarily due to weakness in the multifamily residential market [46] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that existing home sales rose for the third consecutive month in December 2024, despite elevated mortgage interest rates [24] - The west division showed encouraging comparable store sales trends, with modest growth year-over-year [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to open 25 new warehouse format stores in fiscal 2025, focusing on strategic growth despite industry pressures [20][21] - Investments in innovative merchandise and technology are prioritized to enhance customer experience and drive long-term growth [15][30] - The company is diversifying its supply chain to reduce reliance on China, with the U.S. now being the largest country of manufacture [34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about long-term growth opportunities in hard-surface flooring due to supply and demand imbalances in housing [16] - The company is carefully planning for fiscal 2025 amid geopolitical uncertainties and mixed economic indicators, with total sales expected to range from $4.740 billion to $4.900 billion [68][70] - Management highlighted the importance of existing home sales for driving growth in same-store sales [100] Other Important Information - The company achieved a record high net promoter score in January 2025, reflecting strong customer service [53] - The company plans to continue investing in technology and e-commerce to enhance customer engagement [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the slightly weaker performance quarter-to-date? - Management attributed the slowdown to weather impacts, noting that sales typically recover over time [80] Question: How should we think about the incrementality or flow-through to the model? - Management indicated that better-than-expected sales lead to strong flow-through, with expectations of high 30s flow-through if sales exceed projections [84][86] Question: What are the expectations for housing backdrop and its impact on sales? - Management expects a slow recovery in housing, with benefits from immature stores contributing to sales growth [99][100] Question: How will the company manage supply chain costs and pricing in 2025? - The company plans to negotiate with suppliers, diversify sourcing, and adjust prices as necessary to manage costs [128]