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Can Stitch Fix's Leaner SG&A Structure Fuel Continued EBITDA Growth?
ZACKS· 2025-07-09 16:21
Core Insights - Stitch Fix, Inc. (SFIX) reported a 3.4% adjusted EBITDA margin in Q3 of fiscal 2025, an increase of 130 basis points year over year, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $11 million compared to $6.7 million in the same quarter last year [1][9] Financial Performance - The improved margin was driven by disciplined cost control, particularly in selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses, which declined by 10.8% year over year to $153.3 million, accounting for 47.2% of net revenues, down from 53.2% in the prior-year quarter [2] - Revenues per active client grew by 3.2% year over year to $542, supported by a 10% rise in average order value, attributed to more flexible Fix options and expanded trend-right assortments [3] - The contribution margin remained above 30% for the fifth consecutive quarter, providing financial flexibility to manage gross margin fluctuations and reinvest in client experience [4] Strategic Outlook - The company raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $43-$47 million, implying a margin of 3.5%-3.8%, an increase from the previously communicated $40-$47 million [5] - SFIX is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) multiple of 0.42X, significantly lower than the industry's average of 1.77X and the sector's average of 1.66X, indicating a potential undervaluation [6] Stock Performance - Shares of Stitch Fix have gained 34.8% in the past three months, outperforming the industry's growth of 25.5% [10]
Here's Why Euronet Shares are Attracting Prudent Investors Now
ZACKS· 2025-07-09 16:21
Key Takeaways EEFT shares rose 5.3% quarter to date, outpacing the industry's 2% growth on solid segment performance. EEFT posted Q1 2025 revenue growth of 7% YoY, led by a 38% rise in EFT transactions and new market entries. EEFT projects 2025 EPS growth of 12-16%, driven by digital expansion, partnerships and cross-border volume.Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (EEFT) is a global financial technology solutions and payments provider. It is well poised to grow on the back of increased demand for contactless paymen ...
SFIX Q3 Loss Narrower Than Expected, FY25 Outlook Raised, Stock Up 8%
ZACKS· 2025-06-11 15:16
Key Takeaways SFIX posted a Q3 adjusted loss of $0.06 per share, improving from last year's $0.15 loss. Revenues rose 0.7% y/y to $325M, driven by higher average order value and client experience improvements. The FY25 revenue outlook was raised to $1.25-$1.26B; the adjusted EBITDA view increased to $43-$47M.Stitch Fix, Inc. (SFIX) reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top line improved from the year-earlier quarter. Meanwhile, ...
ZUMZ Posts Wider-Than-Expected Q1 Loss, 5.5% Y/Y Rise in Comps
ZACKS· 2025-06-06 12:21
Core Insights - Zumiez Inc. reported first-quarter fiscal 2025 results with total net sales of $184.3 million, surpassing estimates, while the loss per share was wider than expected but improved year over year [1][2][9] Financial Performance - The company posted a quarterly loss of $0.79 per share, compared to a loss of $0.86 in the same quarter last year, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.77 [2][9] - Total net sales increased by 3.9% from $177.4 million in the prior-year quarter, driven by strong performance in North America [2][4] - Comparable sales rose 5.5% year over year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth, exceeding the expected 4% [3][9] Regional and Category Performance - North America's net sales improved by 4.9% year over year to $149.7 million, while international sales declined by 0.2% to $34.6 million [4][5] - Comparable sales in North America increased by 7.4%, while international comps declined by 2.3% [5] - The women's category saw the highest comps increase, while hardgoods was the only category to post a decline [5] Margins and Costs - Gross profit increased by 6.6% year over year to $55.3 million, with gross margin expanding by 70 basis points to 30% [6][9] - Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs rose by 4.3% year over year to $75.2 million, with a notable one-time legal cost impacting the percentage of sales [7] Financial Health - As of May 3, 2025, cash and current marketable securities totaled $101 million, down from $146.6 million a year earlier, primarily due to share repurchases and capital expenditures [11] - The company had no debt and total shareholders' equity was reported at $298.5 million [11][12] - Inventory increased by 2.1% year over year to $149.9 million, with plans to open nine new stores and close 20 in fiscal 2025 [13] Future Guidance - For Q2 fiscal 2025, total sales are expected between $207 million and $214 million, with comps growth anticipated to range from a decrease of 1% to an increase of 3% [16] - The company projects an operating loss between $0.7 million and $4 million for Q2, with a loss per share expected between $0.09 and $0.24 [17] - For fiscal 2025, Zumiez anticipates year-over-year sales growth despite planned store closures, with a focus on improving product margins and operating margins [18][20]
Five Below Q1 Earnings Beat, Comps Increase Y/Y, FY25 View Raised
ZACKS· 2025-06-05 17:41
Key Takeaways FIVE reported Q1 adjusted EPS of 86 cents and net sales of $970.5M, both rising year over year. Comparable sales grew 7.1% and the adjusted gross margin expanded 130 basis points to 33.8%. FY25 outlook was raised, with sales up to $4.42B and adjusted EPS projected up to $4.72.Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) reported impressive first-quarter fiscal 2025 results, wherein the top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Also, net sales and earnings increased year over year. The company raise ...
Signet Q1 Earnings Beat, Same-Store Sales Up Y/Y, FY26 View Raised
ZACKS· 2025-06-04 13:26
Core Insights - Signet Jewelers Limited (SIG) reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with both revenues and earnings exceeding expectations and showing year-over-year growth [1][2][8] - The company raised its fiscal 2026 outlook following these positive results, leading to a 12.5% increase in share price [1][8] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.18, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01, and increased 6.3% from $1.11 in the prior year [2] - Total sales reached $1,541.6 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1,516 million, and reflecting a 2% year-over-year increase [2] - Same-store sales rose 2.5% year over year, supported by an 8% increase in merchandise average unit retail (AUR) [2][8] Margins and Expenses - Gross profit for the quarter was $598.8 million, up 4.6% from $572.4 million in the previous year, with gross margin increasing by 100 basis points to 38.8% [3] - Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $526 million, a 2.1% increase from the prior year, maintaining a flat percentage of sales at 34.1% [4] - Adjusted operating income rose 21.6% to $70.3 million, with an adjusted operating margin increase of 80 basis points to 4.6% [4] Segment Performance - North American segment sales increased 2.1% year over year to $1.45 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.43 billion, with same-store sales up 2.3% [5] - International segment sales grew 3.8% year over year to $80.1 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $75.9 million, with same-store sales jumping 4.5% [5] Store Update - As of May 3, 2025, Signet operated 2,633 stores, a decrease from 2,642 due to five openings and 14 closures [9] Financial Snapshot - At the end of the fiscal first quarter, cash and cash equivalents stood at $264.1 million, with inventories at $2.01 billion and total shareholders' equity at $1.78 billion [10] - The company repurchased approximately 2.1 million common shares for $117.4 million during the quarter, with nearly $600 million remaining under the current share repurchase authorization [11] Guidance - For Q2 fiscal 2026, total sales are expected to range from $1.47 billion to $1.51 billion, with same-store sales projected to decline by 1.5% to increase by 1% [12] - Fiscal 2026 total sales guidance has been updated to $6.57 billion to $6.80 billion, with adjusted EPS expected between $7.70 and $9.38 [14][15]
Allstate and Tyler Adams unveil mini-pitch for youth in Philadelphia
Prnewswire· 2025-06-03 16:40
Core Insights - Allstate is committed to youth empowerment by supporting initiatives that create safer spaces and opportunities for young athletes to thrive [2] - The partnership between Allstate and Tyler Adams aims to provide mini-pitches in underserved communities, enhancing accessibility to soccer [4][5] - The U.S. Soccer Foundation focuses on sports-based youth development in under-resourced areas, providing innovative play spaces and soccer programs [6] Group 1: Event and Community Impact - More than 75 children participated in a youth clinic led by Black Star, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in soccer [1] - The Philadelphia-area mini-pitch is the second installation in a three-year partnership, with the first unveiled in 2024 at Fisher Academy in Detroit [2] - The event included a block party with local food trucks, DJ, and inflatable soccer games, fostering community connection [2] Group 2: Organizational Roles and Goals - Black Star is focused on accelerating the growth and visibility of Black soccer players, coaches, and fans, and played a key role in the event [4][7] - The U.S. Soccer Foundation aims to change lives through soccer by providing access to play spaces and programs that foster youth development [6] - Allstate's partnership with Tyler Adams is seen as a step towards making soccer more accessible and inclusive for all youth [5]
福瑞泰克的“库存”,汽车供应链的病灶
Jing Ji Guan Cha Bao· 2025-05-28 05:19
(原标题:福瑞泰克的"库存",汽车供应链的病灶) 5月23日,福瑞泰克更新了招股书,披露了2024年全年财务数据。2024年福瑞泰克实现营业收入12.83亿 元,同比增长41.4%,再次站上了高速成长的轨道。但如果仔细审视这家本土高级驾驶辅助系统 (ADAS)供应商的招股书,就会发现表面风光背后隐藏着深层次的风险与焦虑。 招股书数据显示,福瑞泰克对于少数头部客户的依赖程度正在快速提升。2024年,公司最大客户的收入 占比达到59.4%,而前五大客户的合计占比更高达91.2%。 如此集中于单一客户的营收结构,在中国智能汽车产业链中颇为罕见。这一最大客户是国内新能源车企 的龙头,其生产决策、采购节奏,往往会直接影响整个智能驾驶供应链。 这种高度集中化的客户结构,在市场高速增长时能带来可观的规模红利。2024年,福瑞泰克的FT Max 与FT Ultra两大产品线贡献了公司超过90%的收入,这说明主流车型对本土化ADAS解决方案的需求在 快速增加。 然而头部客户强大的议价能力和采购模式,让供应链企业不得不承受巨大压力。 2024年,为应对供应链不确定性,国内巨头车企曾要求包括福瑞泰克在内的供应链企业提前进行大量备 ...
这家智驾企业累亏21亿,创始人获1.04亿元报酬
Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao· 2025-05-27 10:06
继承2024年黑芝麻智能、速腾聚创、如祺出行、地平线、文远知行、小马智行等跑步上市之志,智驾企业们在2025年继续着向 上市冲刺。 近日,福瑞泰克(浙江)智能科技股份有限公司(下称"福瑞泰克")在港交所递交招股书,拟主板IPO,联席保荐人为中信证券、 中金公司、华泰国际、汇丰。 此前,福瑞泰克曾于2024年11月22日递表后申请失效,上市未果。 IPO日报注意到,福瑞泰克近三年营收年复合增长率高达97.6%,但累计亏损21.21亿元,尚未盈利。 福瑞泰克已成为多家顶级OEM的首选供货商,根据咨询机构灼识咨询的资料,以中国2024年L0级至L2级(包括L2+级)驾驶辅助解 决方案收入计,福瑞泰克在第三方自主供货商中排名第二,市场份额为7.2%;以中国2024年L2级及L2+级智能驾驶解决方案装车量 计,福瑞泰克在第三方自主供货商中排名第二,市场份额为17.7%。 上述两个排名中,公司A均排名第一。根据描述,于1986年成立、在深圳证券交易所上市的公司A,总部位于中国广东省,主要 从事智能座舱、驾驶辅助解决方案和网联服务业务,或为德赛西威。其以中国2024年L0级至L2级(包括L2+级)驾驶辅助解决方案收入 计, ...
这家智驾企业累亏21亿,创始人获1.04亿元报酬
IPO日报· 2025-05-27 09:53
此前,福瑞泰克曾于2024年11月22日递表后申请失效,上市未果。 IPO日报注意到,福瑞泰克近三年营收年复合增长率高达97.6%,但累计亏损21.21亿元,尚未盈 利。 此外,与吉利控股集团(下称"吉利")关系匪浅的福瑞泰克背后还有中国互联网投资、湖南高创、 北京新动力、云享乌镇、人保科创、长兴兴长、中银资产、地平线安亭、TCL 创投、陕汽集团、吉 利等投资方的身影, 短短三年多投后估值增长28.6亿元。其中,吉利出身的创始人张林三年拿走 1.04亿元"薪酬"。 AI制图 三年累亏21亿元 招股书显示,福瑞泰克成立于2016年,作为领先的智能驾驶解决方案供货商,覆盖 高级驾驶辅助 系统 (ADAS)及 自动驾驶系统 (ADS)技术,致力于通过与OEM(Original Equipment Manufacture,原始设备制造商,指一种"代工生产"方式)客户的开放且深入的合作,为终端用户 提供安全、舒适且智能的驾驶体验。 星标 ★ IPO日报 精彩文章第一时间推送 继承2024年黑芝麻智能、速腾聚创、如祺出行、地平线、文远知行、小马智行等跑步上市之志,智 驾企业们在2025年继续着向上市冲刺。 近日, 福瑞泰 ...