G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results and Updates Fiscal 2026 Outlook; Initiates First Ever Quarterly Dividend Program
Rhea-AI Summary
G-III Apparel Group (Nasdaq: GIII) reported third quarter fiscal 2026 results on Dec 9, 2025 with net sales of $988.6M and GAAP diluted EPS $1.84 (Non-GAAP diluted EPS $1.90), both above guidance. The company ended the quarter in a net cash position of $173.5M with cash $184.1M and inventories $547.1M. Total debt declined to $10.6M. G-III raised fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to $2.72–$2.82 (Non-GAAP $2.80–$2.90) and expects fiscal 2026 net sales of ~$2.98B. Management estimates tariffs gross impact of $135M with an unmitigated impact of $65M reflected in guidance. The Board initiated a first-ever quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, payable Dec 29, 2025 to holders of record Dec 15, 2025.
Positive
- Net cash position of $173.5M at quarter end
- GAAP diluted EPS exceeded guidance at $1.84
- Raised fiscal 2026 GAAP EPS guidance to $2.72–$2.82
- Board initiated quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share
Negative
- Net sales down 9% YoY to $988.6M
- GAAP net income down ~30% YoY to $80.6M
- Unmitigated tariff impact of $65M built into guidance
- Fiscal 2026 net sales guidance $2.98B below FY2025 sales
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, GIII gained 3.88%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +4.1% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 6 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $54M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.45B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
GIII gained 2.21% while key apparel peers were mostly flat to down: FIGS -0.76%, GOOS -0.08%, OXM -1.67%, HBI -0.92%, with only UA +0.71%, indicating today’s move appeared stock-specific rather than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09 | Earnings & dividend | Positive | +3.9% | Q3 beat guidance, raised EPS outlook, initiated first quarterly dividend. |
| Dec 02 | Earnings date | Neutral | -0.2% | Announced timing and access details for upcoming Q3 earnings call. |
| Sep 04 | Earnings | Positive | +1.9% | Q2 beat guidance, updated fiscal 2026 outlook, major debt reduction. |
| Sep 03 | Brand campaign | Positive | +0.3% | Donna Karan 40th anniversary Fall 2025 campaign launch with major models. |
| Sep 02 | Brand campaign | Positive | +0.1% | DKNY Fall 2025 campaign featuring Hailey Bieber and new accessories line. |
Recent fundamental and brand news (earnings, outlook updates, campaigns) has generally led to modestly positive price reactions, with the strongest move of 3.88% following an earnings beat and dividend initiation.
Over the last few months, G-III reported Q2 fiscal 2026 results on Sep 04, 2025 with sales down but EPS above guidance and reduced debt. Brand campaigns for Donna Karan and DKNY in early September produced small positive moves. The company then set its Q3 release date on Dec 02, 2025. Today’s Dec 09, 2025 announcement delivers Q3 earnings above guidance, an updated fiscal 2026 outlook, and the first-ever $0.10 quarterly dividend, building on the prior guidance framework.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement delivered Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings above guidance, with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.84 and non-GAAP EPS of $1.90 on net sales of $988.6M. Management raised fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to $2.72–$2.82 and introduced a first-ever quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, while acknowledging a remaining $65M tariff impact and year-over-year declines from fiscal 2025 results. Key items to watch include execution against the updated outlook, tariff mitigation progress, and the balance between capital returns and growth investment.
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- Net Income Per Diluted Share of
$1.84 and Non-GAAP Net Income Per Diluted Share of$1.90 for the Third Quarter, Both Exceeding Guidance - Net Sales of
$988.6 Million for the Third Quarter - Raises GAAP and Non-GAAP Net Income Per Diluted Share Guidance
- Maintains Strong Cash and Availability Position
- Introduces First Ever Quarterly Dividend of
$0.10 Per Share
NEW YORK, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NasdaqGS: GIII) (“G-III” or the “Company”) today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, ended October 31, 2025 and announces approval of a quarterly dividend.
Morris Goldfarb, G-III’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered a strong third quarter with gross margins and earnings far exceeding our expectations. This was driven by the strength of our go-forward portfolio, particularly our owned brands, as well as a healthy mix of full-price sales and our mitigation efforts against tariffs. I am pleased with how our brands are resonating with consumers and encouraged by the solid demand we have seen throughout the holiday season to date.”
Mr. Goldfarb concluded, “Looking ahead, we are raising our fiscal 2026 earnings guidance to reflect our third quarter outperformance tempered by the uncertainties around the consumer environment and tariff-related margin pressures. I am extremely proud of our teams for executing on our strategic priorities and delivering strong profitability. With our powerful brand portfolio and best-in-class operating model, we are well-positioned to achieve our fiscal 2026 outlook. Our strong financial profile gives us the ability to return capital directly to stockholders including through our newly initiated dividend program, while also continuing to pursue strategic opportunities to drive profitable growth.”
Results of Operations
Third Quarter Fiscal 2026
Net sales for the third quarter ended October 31, 2025 decreased
Net income for the third quarter ended October 31, 2025 was
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share was
Balance Sheet as of Third Quarter Fiscal 2026
Inventories increased
Total debt decreased
Capital Allocation
Share repurchases of 209,851 for
G-III announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a new quarterly dividend program to evolve its strategic use of capital. The Board of Directors declared an initial quarterly cash dividend of
Outlook
The Company has updated guidance for fiscal 2026, which reflects the strength of our third-quarter earnings outperformance, along with a disciplined view of the current consumer landscape and the expected effects of tariffs on our top and bottom lines. Based on current tariff rates, the Company anticipates the gross impact of tariffs will now be approximately
Fiscal 2026
Net sales are expected to be approximately
Net income is expected to be between
Non-GAAP net income for fiscal 2026 is expected to be between
Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2026 is expected to be between
Net interest expense is expected to be approximately
Tax rate for fiscal 2026 is estimated to be
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliations of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income, GAAP net income per diluted share to non-GAAP net income per diluted share and GAAP net income to adjusted EBITDA are presented in tables accompanying the financial statements included in this release and provide useful information to evaluate the Company’s operational performance. A description of the amounts excluded on a non-GAAP basis are provided in conjunction with these tables. Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA should be evaluated in light of the Company’s financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. is a global fashion leader with expertise in design, sourcing, distribution, and marketing. The Company owns and licenses a portfolio of more than 30 preeminent brands, each differentiated by unique brand propositions, product categories, and consumer touchpoints. G-III owns ten iconic brands, including DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, and Vilebrequin, and licenses over 20 of the most sought-after names in global fashion, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, Nautica, Halston, Converse, BCBG, and major national sports leagues, among others.
Statements concerning G-III's business outlook or future economic performance, anticipated revenues, expenses or other financial items; product introductions and plans and objectives related thereto; and statements concerning assumptions made or expectations as to any future events, conditions, performance or other matters are "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined under the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and factors which include, but are not limited to, risks related to the reliance on licensed product, risks relating to G-III’s ability to increase revenues from sales of its other products, new acquired businesses or new license agreements as licenses for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger product expire on a staggered basis, reliance on foreign manufacturers, risks of doing business abroad, supply chain disruptions, risks related to acts of terrorism and the effects of war, the current economic and credit environment risks related to our indebtedness, the nature of the apparel industry, including changing customer demand and tastes, customer concentration, seasonality, risks of operating a retail business, risks related to G-III’s ability to reduce the losses incurred in its retail operations, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, dependence on existing management, possible disruption from acquisitions, the impact on G-III’s business of the imposition of tariffs by the United States government and business and general economic conditions, including inflation and higher interest rates, as well as other risks detailed in G-III's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. G-III assumes no obligation to update the information in this release.
| G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES (Nasdaq: GIII) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended October 31, | Nine Months Ended October 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 988,649 | $ | 1,086,759 | $ | 2,185,524 | $ | 2,341,261 | ||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 607,116 | 654,628 | 1,306,976 | 1,374,363 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 381,533 | 432,131 | 878,548 | 966,898 | ||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 260,429 | 259,240 | 718,769 | 724,891 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,196 | 6,556 | 21,095 | 20,704 | ||||||||||||
| Asset impairments | 1,607 | — | 1,607 | — | ||||||||||||
| Operating profit | 112,301 | 166,335 | 137,077 | 221,303 | ||||||||||||
| Other income (loss) | 1,412 | 942 | 4,167 | (2,233 | ) | |||||||||||
| Interest and financing charges, net | (229 | ) | (6,358 | ) | (386 | ) | (16,658 | ) | ||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 113,484 | 160,919 | 140,858 | 202,412 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 32,891 | 46,151 | 41,567 | 57,903 | ||||||||||||
| Net income | 80,593 | 114,768 | 99,291 | 144,509 | ||||||||||||
| Less: loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | (273 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | $ | 80,593 | $ | 114,768 | $ | 99,291 | $ | 144,782 | ||||||||
| Net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 1.91 | $ | 2.62 | $ | 2.31 | $ | 3.24 | ||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 1.84 | $ | 2.55 | $ | 2.23 | $ | 3.17 | ||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 42,254 | 43,885 | 42,917 | 44,640 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 43,898 | 44,954 | 44,529 | 45,719 | ||||||||||||
| Selected Balance Sheet Data (in thousands): | As of October 31, | |||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 184,063 | $ | 104,686 | ||
| Working capital | 889,318 | 980,899 | ||||
| Inventories | 547,092 | 532,463 | ||||
| Total assets | 2,758,713 | 2,783,611 | ||||
| Total debt | 10,560 | 224,175 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 274,919 | 302,313 | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 1,789,127 | 1,648,726 | ||||
| G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME (In thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| October 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| GAAP net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | $ | 80,593 | $ | 114,768 | $ | 99,291 | $ | 144,782 | ||||||||
| Excluded from non-GAAP: | ||||||||||||||||
| Strategic opportunity related professional fees | 2,365 | — | 2,365 | — | ||||||||||||
| Asset impairments | 1,607 | — | 1,607 | — | ||||||||||||
| One-time warehouse related severance expenses | — | 530 | 1,327 | 559 | ||||||||||||
| Write-off of deferred financing costs | — | 1,598 | — | 1,598 | ||||||||||||
| Gain on forgiveness of liabilities | — | — | — | (600 | ) | |||||||||||
| Income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments | (1,151 | ) | (610 | ) | (1,564 | ) | (446 | ) | ||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., as defined | $ | 83,414 | $ | 116,286 | $ | 103,026 | $ | 145,893 | ||||||||
Non-GAAP net income is a “non-GAAP financial measure” that excludes (i) in fiscal 2026, professional fees related to a potential strategic opportunity that did not come to fruition, (ii) in fiscal 2026, asset impairments, (iii) in both fiscal 2026 and 2025, one-time severance expenses related to a closed warehouse, (iv) in fiscal 2025, the write-off of deferred financing costs related to the redemption of the Notes and (v) in fiscal 2025, the gain on the forgiveness of certain liabilities related to the acquisition of the minority interest of our DKNY business in China that we did not already own. The income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated using the effective tax rate for the period. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding items that are not indicative of our core business operating results. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assess our performance on a comparative basis and believes that they are also useful to investors to enable them to assess our performance on a comparative basis across historical periods and facilitate comparisons of our operating results to those of our competitors. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
| G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| October 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| GAAP diluted net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. per common share | $ | 1.84 | $ | 2.55 | $ | 2.23 | $ | 3.17 | ||||||||
| Excluded from non-GAAP: | ||||||||||||||||
| Strategic opportunity related professional fees | 0.05 | — | 0.05 | — | ||||||||||||
| Asset impairments | 0.04 | — | 0.04 | — | ||||||||||||
| One-time warehouse related severance expenses | — | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
| Write-off of deferred financing costs | — | 0.04 | — | 0.03 | ||||||||||||
| Gain on forgiveness of liabilities | — | — | — | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||
| Income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments | (0.03 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||
| Non-GAAP diluted net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. per common share, as defined | $ | 1.90 | $ | 2.59 | $ | 2.31 | $ | 3.19 | ||||||||
Non-GAAP diluted net income per common share is a “non-GAAP financial measure” that excludes (i) in fiscal 2026, professional fees related to a potential strategic opportunity that did not come to fruition, (ii) in fiscal 2026, asset impairments, (iii) in both fiscal 2026 and 2025, one-time severance expenses related to a closed warehouse, (iv) in fiscal 2025, the write-off of deferred financing costs related to the redemption of the Notes and (v) in fiscal 2025, the gain on the forgiveness of certain liabilities related to the acquisition of the minority interest of our DKNY business in China that we did not already own. The income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated using the effective tax rate for the period. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding items that are not indicative of our core business operating results. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assess our performance on a comparative basis and believes that they are also useful to investors to enable them to assess our performance on a comparative basis across historical periods and facilitate comparisons of our operating results to those of our competitors. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
| G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (In thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Forecasted Twelve | Actual Twelve | ||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Months Ending | Months Ended | |||||||||||
| October 31, 2025 | October 31, 2024 | January 31, 2026 | January 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | $ | 80,593 | $ | 114,768 | $ | 121,000 - 126,000 | $ | 193,566 | |||||
| Strategic opportunity related professional fees | 2,365 | — | 2,365 | — | |||||||||
| Asset impairments | 1,607 | — | 1,607 | 8,195 | |||||||||
| One-time warehouse related severance expenses | — | 530 | 1,327 | 1,908 | |||||||||
| Gain on forgiveness of liabilities | — | — | — | (600 | ) | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,196 | 6,556 | 29,000 | 27,444 | |||||||||
| Interest and financing charges, net | 229 | 6,358 | 1,500 | 18,842 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 32,891 | 46,151 | 51,201 | 76,566 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA, as defined | $ | 124,881 | $ | 174,363 | $ | 208,000 - 213,000 | $ | 325,921 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA is a “non-GAAP financial measure” which represents earnings before depreciation and amortization, interest and financing charges, net and income tax expense and excludes (i) in fiscal 2026, professional fees related to a potential strategic opportunity that did not come to fruition, (ii) in both fiscal 2026 and 2025, asset impairments, (iii) in both fiscal 2026 and 2025, one-time severance expenses related to a closed warehouse and (iv) in fiscal 2025, the gain on the forgiveness of certain liabilities related to the acquisition of the minority interest of our DKNY business in China that we did not already own. Adjusted EBITDA is being presented as a supplemental disclosure because management believes that it is a common measure of operating performance in the apparel industry. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to net income, as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance, or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of the Company’s liquidity, as determined in accordance with GAAP.
| G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF FORECASTED AND ACTUAL GAAP NET INCOME TO FORECASTED AND ACTUAL NON-GAAP NET INCOME (In thousands) | ||||||||
| Forecasted Twelve | Actual Twelve | |||||||
| Months Ending | Months Ended | |||||||
| January 31, 2026 | January 31, 2025 | |||||||
| Net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | $ | 121,000 - 126,000 | $ | 193,566 | ||||
| Excluded from non-GAAP: | ||||||||
| Strategic opportunity related professional fees | 2,365 | — | ||||||
| Asset impairments | 1,607 | 8,195 | ||||||
| One-time warehouse related severance expenses | 1,327 | 1,908 | ||||||
| Write-off of deferred financing costs | — | 1,598 | ||||||
| Gain on forgiveness of liabilities | — | (600 | ) | |||||
| Income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments | (1,299 | ) | (1,030 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., as defined | $ | 125,000 - 130,000 | $ | 203,637 | ||||
Non-GAAP net income is a “non-GAAP financial measure” that excludes (i) in fiscal 2026, professional fees related to a potential strategic opportunity that did not come to fruition, (ii) in both fiscal 2026 and 2025, asset impairments, (iii) in both fiscal 2026 and 2025, one-time severance expenses related to a closed warehouse, (iv) in fiscal 2025, the write-off of deferred financing costs related to the redemption of the Notes and (v) in fiscal 2025, the gain on the forgiveness of certain liabilities related to the acquisition of the minority interest of our DKNY business in China that we did not already own. The income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated using the effective tax for the period. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding items that are not indicative of our core business operating results. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assess our performance on a comparative basis and believes that they are also useful to investors to enable them to assess our performance on a comparative basis across historical periods and facilitate comparisons of our operating results to those of our competitors. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
| G-III APPAREL GROUP, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF FORECASTED AND ACTUAL GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE TO FORECASTED AND ACTUAL NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE | ||||||||
| Forecasted Twelve | Actual Twelve | |||||||
| Months Ending | Months Ended | |||||||
| January 31, 2026 | January 31, 2025 | |||||||
| GAAP diluted net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. per common share | $ | 2.72 - 2.82 | $ | 4.20 | ||||
| Excluded from non-GAAP: | ||||||||
| Strategic opportunity related professional fees | 0.05 | — | ||||||
| Asset impairments | 0.04 | 0.18 | ||||||
| One-time warehouse related severance expenses | 0.03 | 0.04 | ||||||
| Write-off of deferred financing costs | — | 0.03 | ||||||
| Gain on forgiveness of liabilities | — | (0.01 | ) | |||||
| Income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments | (0.04 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP diluted net income attributable to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. per common share, as defined | $ | 2.80 - 2.90 | $ | 4.42 | ||||
Non-GAAP diluted net income per common share is a “non-GAAP financial measure” that excludes (i) in fiscal 2026, professional fees related to a potential strategic opportunity that did not come to fruition, (ii) in both fiscal 2026 and 2025, asset impairments, (iii) in both fiscal 2026 and 2025, one-time severance expenses related to a closed warehouse, (iv) in fiscal 2025, the write-off of deferred financing costs related to the redemption of the Notes and (v) in fiscal 2025, the gain on the forgiveness of certain liabilities related to the acquisition of the minority interest of our DKNY business in China that we did not already own. The income tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated using the effective tax for the period. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding items that are not indicative of our core business operating results. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assess our performance on a comparative basis and believes that they are also useful to investors to enable them to assess our performance on a comparative basis across historical periods and facilitate comparisons of our operating results to those of our competitors. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
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