G-III Apparel (GIII) posts lower 2026 profit but guides EPS growth for 2027
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G-III Apparel Group reported weaker fiscal 2026 results as it navigates a portfolio transition and the planned exit of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger licenses. Net sales for the year ended January 31, 2026 fell to $2.96 billion from $3.18 billion, while GAAP net income declined to $67.4 million or $1.51 per diluted share from $4.20. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.61, down from $4.42, including the impact of $17.5 million of bad debt tied to the Saks Global bankruptcy and $46.1 million of non-cash asset impairments.
The company ended the year with a stronger balance sheet, holding $406.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and returning $54.0 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends. For fiscal 2027, G-III expects net sales of about $2.71 billion, reflecting the loss of roughly $470 million of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger sales, but projects GAAP and non-GAAP net income between $88.0 million and $92.0 million, or diluted EPS of $2.00–$2.10. Adjusted EBITDA is forecast at $158.0–$162.0 million, down from $192.4 million in 2026, as the company also targets $25 million of run-rate cost savings by fiscal 2028.
Positive
- Stronger balance sheet and capital returns: Cash and cash equivalents rose to $406.7 million with working capital of $923.4 million, while the company returned $54.0 million to shareholders via buybacks and dividends in fiscal 2026.
- Guided earnings growth despite license exits: For fiscal 2027, management projects GAAP and non-GAAP net income of $88.0–$92.0 million, or $2.00–$2.10 per diluted share, even after losing approximately $470 million of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger sales.
Negative
- Sharp earnings decline and margin pressure: Fiscal 2026 net income dropped to $67.4 million from $193.6 million, with GAAP diluted EPS falling to $1.51 from $4.20 and adjusted EBITDA sliding to $192.4 million from $325.9 million.
- Lower profitability outlook: Fiscal 2027 adjusted EBITDA is forecast at $158.0–$162.0 million, below 2026’s $192.4 million, while first-quarter 2027 guidance calls for a net loss of $13.0–$18.0 million and diluted EPS of $(0.40) to $(0.30).
Insights
Results show pressured profitability but solid liquidity and cautious 2027 guidance.
G-III delivered lower fiscal 2026 earnings as sales declined
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