Zumiez Inc. Announces Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter Results
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- Net loss in the fourth quarter and fiscal year, Decrease in total net sales for fiscal 2023, Negative comparable sales performance, Expected loss in earnings per share for the first quarter, Slowing store growth in Europe, Closing underperforming stores in the U.S.
The reported net sales increase of 0.6% for Zumiez in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, ending February 3, 2024, indicates a relatively stable revenue stream year-over-year. However, the net loss of $33.5 million for the quarter, compared to a net income in the prior year, is a significant downturn, heavily influenced by a $41.1 million goodwill impairment charge. This charge suggests a strategic reassessment of the company's European operations, specifically the Blue Tomato business. The impairment reflects revised future cash flow projections and a pivot to focus on profitability rather than expansion.
From an investment standpoint, the company's cash position remains robust with $171.6 million in cash and marketable securities, which is reassuring despite the slight decrease from the previous year. The capital expenditures being offset by operating cash flows demonstrate prudent financial management. However, the 8.6% decrease in total net sales for the fiscal year and the net loss inclusive of the goodwill impairment charge highlight challenges that the company faces.
The provided fiscal outlook for the first quarter of 2024, with expected net sales of $167 to $172 million and an anticipated loss per share, indicates that the company is still in a period of adjustment. The strategic decision to slow store growth and close underperforming stores, while focusing on operational efficiencies, labor cost alignment and brand investment, is a response to the challenging global operating environment.
Zumiez's performance reflects broader industry trends in specialty retail, where consumer behavior and market dynamics are rapidly evolving. The mention of stronger-than-anticipated fourth quarter results, particularly in the North American men's business, suggests a potential rebound in specific market segments. However, the overall decrease in comparable store sales, especially the steep 17.8% drop in other international markets, underscores the volatility and regional disparities within the retail sector.
Investors should note the company's strategic shift towards enhancing productivity over expansion, which aligns with industry best practices in the current economic climate. The focus on launching new brands and maintaining service levels indicates an effort to differentiate and strengthen customer loyalty. These initiatives could potentially lead to improved performance in the long term, despite the current downturn in sales and profitability.
It is also important to consider the company's initiatives to drive efficiencies and reduce labor costs, which could improve margins over time. However, the short-term impact of these changes, along with the anticipated net sales decline in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, may continue to affect investor sentiment and the company's stock performance.
The fiscal year results for Zumiez Inc. reflect the strain on the retail industry, particularly for businesses operating internationally. The decision to slow store growth in Europe and focus on increasing the productivity of existing stores is a strategic move that many retailers consider when faced with a challenging operating environment. This strategy is often adopted to optimize the profitability of each location and to ensure that expansion does not outpace the company's ability to support new stores effectively.
Furthermore, the closure of underperforming stores in the U.S. and the reduction of labor costs are indicative of a broader industry trend towards streamlining operations. Such measures are typically employed to align expenses with current revenue levels and can help stabilize financial performance in the short term. However, the long-term success of these initiatives will depend on the company's ability to balance cost-cutting with investments in consumer engagement and brand development.
The emphasis on winning with the consumer through new brands and service levels is a critical aspect of retail success. Zumiez's commitment to this approach, despite the immediate financial challenges, could position the company well for future growth as market conditions improve. However, investors should monitor the effectiveness of these consumer-centric initiatives and their impact on sales and profitability.
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories for young men and women, today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, 2024.
Net sales for the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2024 (14 weeks) increased
Total net sales for the twelve months (53 weeks) ended February 3, 2024 decreased
At February 3, 2024, the Company had cash and current marketable securities of
Rick Brooks, Chief Executive Officer of Zumiez Inc., stated, “We concluded a difficult year with stronger than anticipated fourth quarter results as our consolidated monthly sales trend accelerated in January. Within our recent performance, there were multiple areas that showed a marked improvement, led by our North American men’s business which grew year-over-year in the fourth quarter. While we are encouraged by our stronger than anticipated fourth quarter and sustained quarterly improvements as we moved through the year, the global operating environment remains challenging and therefore we are further adjusting our strategies to balance the interests of our shareholders and customers. For 2024, this includes slowing store growth in Europe and focusing on increasing the productivity of our current footprint in the region. We are also continuing to close underperforming stores in the U.S., reducing labor costs to align with lower revenue levels, and looking to drive even greater efficiencies throughout the organization. At the same time, we’ll invest to ensure we are winning with the consumer by launching new, highly sought-after brands, maintaining our best-in-class service levels, and strengthening our customer connections. We have successfully navigated down cycles before and I am confident in our teams’ ability to return the Company to growth and enhanced profitability both in the near-term and the years ahead.”
Fiscal First Quarter-to-Date Sales
Total first quarter-to-date sales for the four weeks ended March 2, 2024 decreased
Fiscal 2023 First Quarter Outlook
The Company is introducing guidance for the three months ending May 4, 2024. Net sales are projected to be in the range of
The Company currently intends to open approximately 10 new stores in fiscal 2024, including up to 3 stores in North America, 3 stores in Europe and 4 stores in Australia.
Conference call Information
To access the conference call, please pre-register (Registration Link). Registrants will receive confirmation with dial-in details. The conference call will also be available to interested parties through a live webcast at https://ir.zumiez.com. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time at https://ir.zumiez.com.
About Zumiez Inc.
Zumiez is a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men and women who want to express their individuality through the fashion, music, art and culture of action sports, streetwear, and other unique lifestyles. As of March 2, 2024, we operated 753 stores, including 594 in the United States, 47 in Canada, 87 in Europe and 25 in Australia. We operate under the names Zumiez, Blue Tomato and Fast Times. Additionally, we operate ecommerce web sites at zumiez.com, zumiez.ca, blue-tomato.com and fasttimes.com.au.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release and oral statements relating thereto made from time to time by representatives of the Company may constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, without limitation, predictions and guidance relating to the Company's future financial performance, brand and product category diversity, ability to adjust product mix, integration of acquired businesses, growing customer demand for our products and new store openings. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as, "may," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations but they involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, those described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
| ZUMIEZ INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| February 3, | % of | January 28, | % of | |||||||||||
| 2024 | Sales | 2023 | Sales | |||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 281,822 | 100.0 | % | 280,110 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 185,171 | 65.7 | % | 184,841 | 66.0 | % | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 96,651 | 34.3 | % | 95,269 | 34.0 | % | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 129,436 | 45.9 | % | 80,059 | 28.6 | % | ||||||||
| Operating (loss) profit | (32,785 | ) | -11.6 | % | 15,210 | 5.4 | % | |||||||
| Interest income, net | 941 | 0.3 | % | 645 | 0.2 | % | ||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 545 | 0.2 | % | 293 | 0.1 | % | ||||||||
| (Loss) Earnings before income taxes | (31,299 | ) | -11.1 | % | 16,148 | 5.8 | % | |||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 2,188 | 0.8 | % | 4,716 | 1.7 | % | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (33,487 | ) | -11.9 | % | $ | 11,432 | 4.1 | % | |||||
| Basic earnings per share | $ | (1.73 | ) | $ | 0.60 | |||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | (1.73 | ) | $ | 0.59 | |||||||||
| Weighted average shares used in computation of earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||
| Basic | 19,323 | 19,114 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 19,323 | 19,255 | ||||||||||||
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||||||||
| February 3, | % of | January 28, | % of | |||||||||||
| 2024 | Sales | 2023 | Sales | |||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 875,486 | 100.0 | % | $ | 958,380 | 100.0 | % | ||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 594,596 | 67.9 | % | 633,702 | 66.1 | % | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 280,890 | 32.1 | % | 324,678 | 33.9 | % | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 345,679 | 39.5 | % | 293,578 | 30.7 | % | ||||||||
| Operating (loss) profit | (64,789 | ) | -7.4 | % | 31,100 | 3.2 | % | |||||||
| Interest income, net | 3,522 | 0.4 | % | 1,924 | 0.2 | % | ||||||||
| Other expense, net | (611 | ) | -0.1 | % | (557 | ) | -0.1 | % | ||||||
| (Loss) Earnings before income taxes | (61,878 | ) | -7.1 | % | 32,467 | 3.4 | % | |||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 732 | 0.1 | % | 11,433 | 1.2 | % | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (62,610 | ) | -7.2 | % | $ | 21,034 | 2.2 | % | |||||
| Basic earnings per share | $ | (3.25 | ) | $ | 1.10 | |||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | (3.25 | ) | $ | 1.08 | |||||||||
| Weighted average shares used in computation of earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||
| Basic | 19,290 | 19,208 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 19,290 | 19,428 | ||||||||||||
| ZUMIEZ INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) | ||||||||
| February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 88,875 | $ | 81,503 | ||||
| Marketable securities | 82,704 | 91,986 | ||||||
| Receivables | 13,780 | 20,613 | ||||||
| Inventories | 128,827 | 134,824 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 12,401 | 11,252 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 326,587 | 340,178 | ||||||
| Fixed assets, net | 90,508 | 93,746 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 196,775 | 222,240 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 15,374 | 56,566 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 14,200 | 14,443 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 8,623 | 8,205 | ||||||
| Other long-term assets | 12,159 | 12,525 | ||||||
| Total long-term assets | 337,639 | 407,725 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 664,226 | $ | 747,903 | ||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Trade accounts payable | $ | 38,885 | $ | 40,379 | ||||
| Accrued payroll and payroll taxes | 18,431 | 16,321 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 60,885 | 65,460 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 25,886 | 23,649 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 144,087 | 145,809 | ||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 159,877 | 188,835 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 7,052 | 5,931 | ||||||
| Total long-term liabilities | 166,929 | 194,766 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 311,016 | 340,575 | ||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, no par value, 20,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock, no par value, 50,000 shares authorized; 19,833 shares issued and outstanding at February 3, 2024 and 19,489 shares issued and outstanding at January 28, 2023 | 196,144 | 188,418 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (19,027 | ) | (19,793 | ) | ||||
| Retained earnings | 176,093 | 238,703 | ||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 353,210 | 407,328 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 664,226 | $ | 747,903 | ||||
| ZUMIEZ INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Fiscal Year Ended | ||||||||
| February 3, 2024 | January 28, 2023 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (62,610 | ) | $ | 21,034 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation, amortization and accretion | 22,763 | 21,626 | ||||||
| Noncash lease expense | 68,164 | 67,394 | ||||||
| Deferred taxes | (1,050 | ) | 2,485 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 7,022 | 6,991 | ||||||
| Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets | 43,904 | 2,081 | ||||||
| Other | 206 | 1,176 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | - | - | ||||||
| Receivables | 6,859 | (1,716 | ) | |||||
| Inventories | 5,809 | (5,279 | ) | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (1,817 | ) | (1,082 | ) | ||||
| Trade accounts payable | (907 | ) | (15,484 | ) | ||||
| Accrued payroll and payroll taxes | 2,170 | (14,895 | ) | |||||
| Income taxes payable | 2,090 | (2,320 | ) | |||||
| Operating lease liabilities | (78,983 | ) | (76,605 | ) | ||||
| Other liabilities | 1,135 | (5,785 | ) | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 14,755 | (379 | ) | |||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Additions to fixed assets | (20,350 | ) | (25,627 | ) | ||||
| Purchases of marketable securities and other investments | (38,348 | ) | (1,914 | ) | ||||
| Sales and maturities of marketable securities and other investments | 50,150 | 81,750 | ||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (8,548 | ) | 54,209 | |||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from revolving credit facilities | 49,440 | 22,688 | ||||||
| Payments on revolving credit facilities | (49,440 | ) | (22,688 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from issuance and exercise of stock-based awards | 704 | 1,111 | ||||||
| Payments for tax withholdings on equity awards | — | (508 | ) | |||||
| Common stock repurchased | — | (87,860 | ) | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 704 | (87,257 | ) | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (1,080 | ) | (2,172 | ) | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 5,831 | (35,599 | ) | |||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period | 88,453 | 124,052 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 94,284 | $ | 88,453 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure on cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid during the period for income taxes | $ | 2,065 | $ | 11,309 | ||||
| Accrual for purchases of fixed assets | 800 | 1,433 | ||||||
| See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements | ||||||||
Company Contact:
Darin White
Director of Finance &
Investor Relations
Zumiez Inc.
(425) 551-1500, ext. 1337
Investor Contact:
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Brendon Frey
(203) 682-8200
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