4Q24 Revenue: $2.37B, -4.8% YoY, beat estimates by $40M
4Q24 Non-GAAP EPS: $3.27, beat estimates by $0.06
1Q25 Guidance: Expect revenue to be flat to decrease 2% YoY and EPS to range between $2.10 to $2.25 on a non-GAAP basis, including an estimated negative impact of approximately $0.05 per share related to foreign currency translation.
FY25 Guidance: Expect revenue to be flat to slight increase on a constant currency basis compared to 2024. EPS to be between $12.40 to $12.75 on a non-GAAP basis, including a negative impact of approximately $0.20 per share related to foreign currency translation. Operating margin to be flat to increase slightly on a non-GAAP basis compared to 10.0% on a non-GAAP basis in 2024.
Share buyback: Plan $500M stock repurchases in 2025 pursuant to accelerated share repurchase agreements, of which $1.8B of $5B remained available for share repurchases as of 2 February 2025.
Dividend distribution: Declared $0.0375/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous, payable on 26 March; for shareholders of record 5 March.
Comment: PVH Corp. reported a 5% decline in Q4 revenue to US$2.37bn, and 6% drop in full-year 2024 sales to US$8.65bn, both exceeding expectations. Despite challenging market conditions, Q4 EPS of US$3.27 exceeded guidance, and gross margins reached record levels. The company maintained strong profitability in North America and saw sequential improvements in European wholesale orders, while Asia Pacific achieved its third consecutive year of growth. Tommy Hilfiger sales fell 5%, while Calvin Klein declined 2%, with North America performing better due to wholesale delivery shifts. Looking ahead, PVH forecasts flat to slightly higher revenue in 2025, with continued investment in brand growth, cost efficiencies, and shareholder returns through a US$500mn stock repurchase program. Its CEO Stefan Larsson remains confident in long-term growth through the PVH+ Plan, focusing on brand strength and operational efficiency. By optimizing wholesale strategies and enhancing direct-to-consumer performance, PVH will be able to strengthen its brand positioning which would help to stabilise sales in the longer-term. 1Q25recommended trading range: $65 to $80. Neutral Outlook.