YETI(US:YETI)2025-05-08 13:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales increased by 3% to $351 million, in line with expectations, driven by strong growth in coolers and equipment and continued momentum in international business [35][36] - Gross profit rose by 3% to $201.3 million, representing 57.3% of sales, a 20 basis point decrease year-over-year [42] - Net income decreased by 12% to $25.8 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, reflecting a decrease of 9% compared to the prior year [45][60] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Coolers and Equipment sales increased by 17% to $140.2 million, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [36] - Drinkware sales decreased by 4% to $205.6 million, impacted by a challenging market and supply chain disruptions [37][38] - Direct-to-consumer sales grew by 4% to $196.2 million, representing 56% of total sales [39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International sales grew by 22% to $79.9 million, despite a 500 basis point headwind from foreign exchange [41] - Strong performance noted in Europe, particularly in Germany, The Netherlands, and The U.K., with significant growth opportunities identified [29][30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three key areas: accelerating product innovation, transforming the supply chain, and maintaining operational discipline [5][8] - Plans to introduce over 30 new products in 2025, up from 24 in 2024, despite supply chain constraints [9][67] - Supply chain transformation aims to reduce reliance on China, with expectations that less than 5% of total COGS will be related to products from China by the end of the year [12][63] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating 2025 despite macroeconomic uncertainties and projected headwinds from tariffs and cautious consumer behavior [7][8] - The company anticipates a challenging second quarter with flat to slightly down sales year-over-year, particularly in U.S. Drinkware [51] - Long-term growth potential remains strong, with a focus on international expansion and product innovation [55][93] Other Important Information - The company ended the first quarter with $259 million in cash and a substantial net cash position [46] - Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $60 million, with a focus on supply chain diversification efforts [60] Q&A Session Summary Question: Number of new product introductions expected for 2025 - The company expects about 30 new products in 2025, compared to 24 in 2024, with a focus on maintaining innovation despite supply chain disruptions [67][68] Question: Impact of tariffs and supply chain changes - Approximately 90% of the $100 million tariff impact is attributed to China, with expectations of a much stronger position by the end of the year as supply chain diversification progresses [73][75] Question: Outlook for the Drinkware business - The company anticipates durable demand in the Drinkware category, with ongoing innovation and a diversified product portfolio to address various consumer needs [79][80] Question: Approach to pricing amid rising costs - The company is focused on targeted pricing strategies while shifting supply chains, aiming for a stable pricing environment that supports long-term growth [89][90] Question: Acceleration of international growth - The company sees significant growth opportunities in established international markets and plans to leverage the launch in Japan to expand further into Asia [91][93]