Movado Group, Inc. designs, sources, globally distributes and sells watches, with jewelry and other accessories as smaller categories, and operates Movado Company Stores in the United States and Canada. Its brand portfolio includes MOVADO, MVMT, OLIVIA BURTON, EBEL, CONCORD and licensed names such as CALVIN KLEIN, COACH, TOMMY HILFIGER, HUGO BOSS and LACOSTE.
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Movado Group (NYSE: MOV) has announced its participation in the ICR Conference 2025, scheduled for January 13-15, 2025, at the Grande Lakes Orlando in Florida. Chairman and CEO Efraim Grinberg will lead a fireside chat presentation on January 14th at 2:00pm ET, while Executive VP, COO and CFO Sallie DeMarsilis will join him for investor meetings during the conference.
Movado Group is a global company that designs, sources, and distributes watches under multiple brands including MOVADO®, MVMT®, OLIVIA BURTON®, EBEL®, CONCORD®, CALVIN KLEIN®, COACH®, TOMMY HILFIGER®, HUGO BOSS® and LACOSTE®. The company also sells jewelry and other accessories, and operates retail stores in the United States and Canada.
Movado Group (NYSE: MOV) reported Q3 fiscal 2025 results with net sales of $182.7 million, down 2.6% from last year. Operating income was $6.6 million, including $2.7 million in cost-savings initiative expenses, compared to $20.7 million in the prior year. Adjusted EPS came in at $0.37.
The company updated its fiscal 2025 outlook, now expecting net sales of approximately $665.0 million and earnings of $0.90 per diluted share, both at the low end of previous guidance. A new $50 million share buyback program was approved, and a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share was declared.
The company maintained a strong financial position with $181.5 million in cash and no debt, while implementing cost-saving measures expected to generate $6.5 million in annual savings.
Movado Group (NYSE: MOV) has scheduled its third quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings conference call for December 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will release its Q3 FY2025 results before market opening. The call will be led by Chairman and CEO Efraim Grinberg and EVP, COO & CFO Sallie DeMarsilis. A webcast will be available at www.movadogroup.com and archived for 90 days. The company designs and distributes watches under various luxury brands including Movado, MVMT, Calvin Klein, Coach, and Tommy Hilfiger.
Movado Group (NYSE: MOV) has released its 2024 Corporate Responsibility report, highlighting progress in its 'Make Time' initiative. Key achievements include recycling 89 grams of diamonds, 40 kg of precious metals, and 3 tons of stainless steel; removing polybags from 1 million gift boxes; and tracking over 964,000 kg of product materials. The company focused on employee engagement through environmental initiatives, raising $30,000 in employee donations and diverting 3,500+ samples from landfills. Movado also maintained high sourcing standards through Responsible Jewellery Council and Leather Working Group certified suppliers while banning exotic skins in new product development.
Amentum (NYSE:AMTM) will join the S&P 500 effective prior to the open on Sept 30, 2024, replacing Bath & Body Works (NYSE:BBWI). Bath & Body Works will move to the S&P SmallCap 600 prior to the open on Oct 1, 2024, replacing Movado (NYSE:MOV).
Jacob's Solutions (NYSE:J) is spinning off its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber Intelligence business, which will merge with private Amentum to create the newly public Amentum Holdings in a transaction expected to complete on Sept 30, 2024. S&P Dow Jones Indices says Bath & Body Works is no longer representative of the large-cap market space and Movado is no longer representative of the small-cap market space.
Movado Group (NYSE: MOV) reported Q2 fiscal 2025 results with net sales of $159.3 million, down 0.7% year-over-year. The company achieved operating income of $3.0 million and EPS of $0.16. Movado brand sales increased 1.4%, with Movado.com sales up 21%. However, overall performance was impacted by a challenging consumer spending environment.
The company updated its fiscal 2025 outlook, now expecting net sales of $665.0-$675.0 million, down from previous guidance of $700.0-$710.0 million. Earnings per share are now projected at $0.90-$1.00, reduced from $1.20-$1.30 previously. Movado ended Q2 with $198 million in cash and no debt. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share.
Movado (NYSE: MOV), the Swiss watchmaker, has launched its new global campaign 'When I Move You Move' featuring five brand ambassadors: Jessica Alba, Julianne Moore, Ludacris, Christian McCaffrey, and Tyrese Haliburton. The multi-year partnership aims to represent Movado's legacy of innovation, excellence, and iconic design. The campaign, inspired by movement, uses Ludacris' 2003 hit 'Stand Up' and was created in collaboration with Creative Director Robert Lussier and photographers Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott.
Movado's President, Margot Grinberg, stated that the goal is to be disruptive and engage new global audiences. The campaign will be featured across various media platforms throughout the year, showcasing watches that align with each ambassador's unique style.
Movado Group (NYSE: MOV) has announced its upcoming conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings results. The call is scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A press release detailing the results will be issued before the market opens on the same day. The call will be hosted by Efraim Grinberg, Chairman and CEO, and Sallie DeMarsilis, Executive VP, COO, and CFO.
Investors can dial (877) 407-0784 with conference ID 13748504 to participate. The call will also be webcast live at www.movadogroup.com and archived for 90 days. A telephonic replay will be available from 1:00 p.m. ET on September 5 until September 19, 2024, accessible by dialing (844) 512-2921 with pin number 13748504.
Movado Group, NYSE: MOV, announced its fiscal Q1 2025 results.
Net sales reached $136.7 million, reflecting a 5.7% decline from the prior year. Gross margin decreased to 55.3% from 56.6%, and operating income dropped to $3.3 million from $10.9 million.
EPS fell to $0.13 from $0.40. The company ended the quarter with $225.4 million in cash and no debt. U.S. net sales were down 6.2%, and international net sales decreased by 5.4%.
The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share. Movado continues to forecast fiscal 2025 net sales between $700 million and $710 million, with EPS projected between $1.20 and $1.30.
Movado Group (NYSE: MOV) has announced the date for its first quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings results conference call. The event will be held on May 30, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. ET. A press release with the earnings details will be issued prior to the call. The conference will feature discussions led by Chairman and CEO Efraim Grinberg, and COO/CFO Sallie DeMarsilis. Investors can join the call by dialing (877) 407-0784, using conference ID 13746677, or through a live webcast available at movadogroup.com. A replay of the call will be accessible until June 13, 2024. Movado Group is known for its extensive range of watch brands, including MOVADO, MVMT, and Calvin Klein.