Fossil Group reported continued progress in its turnaround plan for Q3 FY2025, marked by a completed balance sheet transformation. While sales and operating losses improved on a constant currency basis, significant declines in key categories and direct-to-consumer channels persist.
Completed balance sheet transformation, significantly strengthening financial position.
positiveConstant currency adjusted operating loss improved to $14.9 million from $22.0 million in the prior year.
positiveConstant currency adjusted operating margin improved to (5.5)% from (7.6)% in the prior year.
positiveInventories decreased 26% year-over-year to $166.8 million.
positiveOperating expenses decreased 7.5% year-over-year.
positiveSG&A expenses decreased 8.8% year-over-year.
positiveWholesale sales in constant currency increased 3%.
positiveDIESEL and ARMANI EXCHANGE brands increased sales in constant currency.
positiveWorldwide net sales decreased 6.1% on a reported basis and 7.1% in constant currency.
negativeDirect-to-consumer channels saw a 27% decrease in constant currency sales, with comparable retail sales declining 22%.
negativeLeathers category sales decreased 37% and jewelry sales declined 23% in constant currency.
negativeNet loss totaled $39.9 million, with net loss per diluted share of $0.76, compared to a net loss of $32.0 million and $0.60 in the prior year.
negativeGross margin decreased 40 basis points to 49.0%, reflecting increased tariffs and licensed brand minimum royalties.
attentionOperating loss was $21.7 million, with an operating margin of (8.0)%.
negativeFull year 2025 net sales are expected to decline in the mid-teens.
negativeMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
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Completed the successful transformation of our balance sheet, representing a pivotal milestone in our turnaround.
Over the past year, we’ve built a consumer-focused, brand-led operating model, strengthened our gross margin profile, rightsized our cost structure and fortified our balance sheet.
Foundational platform gives us tremendous confidence that the business is positioned to deliver long-term profitable growth.
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