Q1 Results Ahead of Expectations on Positive
Same Store Sales of 2.5%
Increasing FY26 Adjusted EPS Guidance on
Updated Outlook and Share Repurchases
Signet Jewelers Limited (“Signet” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SIG),
the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, today announced
its results for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 (“first quarter
Fiscal 2026”).
“We delivered positive same store sales growth each month of the
quarter, and into May, by bolstering our offerings at key price
points and continuing the evolution of our assortment. Our three
largest brands – Kay, Zales, and Jared – all saw sequential comp
sales improvement from the fourth quarter on higher margins,
highlighting the impact of our outsized focus on our larger
brands,” said J.K. Symancyk, Chief Executive Officer. “The Grow
Brand Love strategy is gaining traction and our reorganization is
substantially complete. While we’re in the early innings of Grow
Brand Love, our strategy is already driving growth in both Bridal
and Fashion. I would like to thank the team for activating our
strategy and delivering positive initial results.”
“Our refined promotional strategy and inventory management
delivered both gross merchandise margin and adjusted operating
margin expansion in the quarter with sales improvement outpacing
inventory growth,” said Joan Hilson, Chief Operating and Financial
Officer. “Given our positive performance, we are increasing the low
end and maintaining the high end of our Fiscal 2026 operating
guidance. This outlook reflects the current macro environment and
current tariffs as well as on track cost savings initiatives.
Further, we are raising our adjusted EPS guidance to reflect the
repurchase of more than 5% of outstanding shares year to date.”
First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Highlights:
- Sales of $1.5 billion, up $30.8 million or 2.0% to Q1 of
FY25.
- Same store sales ("SSS")(1) up 2.5% to Q1 of FY25.
- Merchandise Average Unit Retail ("AUR")(2) increased
approximately 8.0%.
- Operating income of $48.1 million, down from $49.8 million in
Q1 of FY25.
- Adjusted operating income(3) of $70.3 million, up from $57.8
million in Q1 of FY25.
- Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.78, compared to a loss
per share of $0.90 in Q1 of FY25. The current quarter EPS includes
$0.46 of restructuring charges.
- Adjusted diluted EPS(3) of $1.18, compared to $1.11 in Q1 of
FY25.
(1) Same store sales include physical
stores and eCommerce sales.
(2) AUR reflects operational merchandise
sales divided by units.
(3) See the non-GAAP financial measures
section below.
(in millions, except per share
amounts)
Q1 Fiscal 2026
Q1 Fiscal 2025
Sales
$
1,541.6
$
1,510.8
SSS % change (1)
2.5
%
(8.9
)%
GAAP
Operating income
$
48.1
$
49.8
Operating margin
3.1
%
3.3
%
Diluted EPS (loss per share)
$
0.78
$
(0.90
)
Adjusted (2)
Adjusted operating income
$
70.3
$
57.8
Adjusted operating margin
4.6
%
3.8
%
Adjusted diluted EPS
$
1.18
$
1.11
(1) Same store sales include physical
stores and eCommerce sales.
(2) See non-GAAP financial measures
below.
First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results:
Gross margin was $598.8 million, up approximately $26 million to
Q1 of FY25. Gross margin rate grew 100 basis points to 38.8%,
driven by gross merchandise margin expansion and leverage on fixed
costs.
SG&A was $526.0 million, or 34.1% of sales, up from $515.4
million, and flat to Q1 of FY25 as a percentage of sales.
Operating income was $48.1 million, or 3.1% of sales, compared
to $49.8 million, or 3.3% of sales, in Q1 of FY25. Adjusted
operating income was $70.3 million, or 4.6% of sales, compared to
$57.8 million, or 3.8% of sales, in Q1 of FY25.
The current quarter income tax expense was $12.1 million
compared to $6.5 million in Q1 of FY25. Adjusted income tax expense
was $17.6 million compared to $8.4 million in Q1 of FY25.
Diluted EPS was $0.78, up from a loss per share of $0.90 in Q1
of FY25. Diluted EPS in the current quarter includes $0.46 of
restructuring charges. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.18, compared to
$1.11 in Q1 of FY25. Adjusted diluted EPS reflects higher adjusted
operating income and lower diluted share count which was partially
offset by a higher effective tax rate.
Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows:
Cash used in operating activities was $175.3 million compared to
$158.2 million in the prior year. Cash and cash equivalents were
$264.1 million as of quarter end, compared to $729.3 million in Q1
of FY25 due to the retirement of convertible preferred shares and
unsecured notes in FY25, as well as common share repurchases.
Inventory ended the quarter at $2.0 billion, up approximately 1% to
Q1 of FY25.
Capital Returns to Shareholders:
Signet's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash
dividend on common shares of $0.32 per share for the second quarter
of Fiscal 2026, payable August 22, 2025 to shareholders of record
on July 25, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of July 25, 2025.
In the first quarter, Signet repurchased approximately 2.1
million common shares for $117.4 million through a combination of
10b5-1 plans and open market repurchases. Subsequent to quarter
end, the Company has repurchased approximately 235 thousand
additional shares for $15 million through June 2, 2025. The Company
has nearly $600 million in share repurchase authorization
remaining.
Second Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 Guidance:
Second Quarter
Total sales
$1.47 to $1.51 billion
Same store sales
(1.5%) to +1.0%
Adjusted operating income (1)
$53 to $73 million
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$99 to $119 million
(1) See description of non-GAAP financial
measures below.
Forecasted adjusted operating income and
adjusted EBITDA exclude potential non-recurring charges, such as
restructuring and reorganizational charges or asset impairments.
However, given the potential impact of non-recurring charges to the
GAAP operating income, we cannot provide forecasted GAAP operating
income or the probable significance of such items without
unreasonable efforts. As such, we do not present a reconciliation
of forecasted adjusted operating income or adjusted EBITDA to
corresponding forecasted GAAP amounts.
Updated Fiscal 2026
Previous Fiscal 2026
Total sales
$6.57 to $6.80 billion
$6.53 to $6.80 billion
Same store sales
(2.0%) to +1.5%
(2.5%) to +1.5%
Adjusted operating income (1)
$430 to $510 million
$420 to $510 million
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$615 to $695 million
$605 to $695 million
Adjusted diluted EPS (1)
$7.70 to $9.38
$7.31 to $9.10
(1) See description of non-GAAP financial
measures below.
Forecasted adjusted operating income,
adjusted EBITDA and adjusted diluted EPS provided above exclude
potential non-recurring charges, such as restructuring and
reorganizational charges or asset impairments. However, given the
potential impact of non-recurring charges to the GAAP operating
income and diluted EPS, we cannot provide forecasted GAAP operating
income or diluted EPS or the probable significance of such items
without unreasonable efforts. As such, we do not present a
reconciliation of forecasted adjusted operating income, adjusted
EBITDA and adjusted diluted EPS to corresponding forecasted GAAP
amounts.
The Company's Fiscal 2026 guidance is based on the following
assumptions:
- Total sales anticipates a measured consumer environment,
providing for variability in consumer spending over the year.
- The Company expects to absorb current tariffs within the
adjusted operating income range provided.
- Excludes any potential impact resulting from any new tariffs
and the potential outcome of reciprocal tariffs.
- Planned capital expenditures of approximately $145 to $160
million.
- Net square footage decline of 1% to flat for the year.
- Annual tax rate of 23% to 25%, including the non-cash impact of
approximately 4% for the CITA2023 Bermuda tax impact previously
disclosed; excludes potential discrete items.
- Diluted EPS for Fiscal 2026 excludes any potential further
share repurchases subsequent to today.
Our Purpose and Sustainability:
We continue to make notable progress on our over-arching
commitment to leave a positive legacy in all the global communities
where we work, live, and have the privilege to serve. Signet’s
latest Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability Report, released
this week, highlights our work in Fiscal 2025 to advance our
Corporate Sustainability Goals through the lens of our Three Loves
framework – Love for All People, Love for Our Team, and Love for
Our Planet and Products. Highlights include surpassing $110 million
in cumulative donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®,
achieving higher employee retention than the US retail average, and
making significant advancements in our environmental stewardship,
including the launch of a measurable carbon reduction plan and
installation of our first on-site renewable energy system.
Conference Call:
A conference call is scheduled for June 3, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET
and a simultaneous audio webcast is available at
www.signetjewelers.com.
The call details are: Toll Free – North America +1 800 549 8228
International All Other Locations: (Toll - Local - New York) – +1
646 564 2877 Conference ID 90783
Registration for the listen-only webcast is available at the
following link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/390899932
A replay and transcript of the call will be posted on Signet's
website as soon as they are available and will be accessible for
one year.
About Signet and Safe Harbor Statement:
Signet Jewelers Limited is the world's largest retailer of
diamond jewelry. As a Purpose-driven and sustainability-focused
company, Signet is a participant in the United Nations Global
Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible
business. Signet operates approximately 2,600 stores primarily
under the name brands of Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, Banter by
Piercing Pagoda, Diamonds Direct, Blue Nile, James Allen, Rocksbox,
Peoples Jewellers, H. Samuel, and Ernest Jones. Further information
on Signet is available at www.signetjewelers.com. See also
www.kay.com, www.zales.com, www.jared.com, www.banter.com,
www.diamondsdirect.com, www.bluenile.com, www.jamesallen.com,
www.rocksbox.com, www.peoplesjewellers.com, www.hsamuel.co.uk,
www.ernestjones.co.uk.
This release contains statements which are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon management's
beliefs and expectations as well as on assumptions made by and data
currently available to management, appear in a number of places
throughout this document and include statements regarding, among
other things, results of operations, financial condition,
liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the industry in which
we operate. The use of the words "guidance," "expects," "continue,"
"intends," "anticipates," "enhance," "estimates," "predicts,"
"believes," "should," "potential," "may," "preliminary,"
"forecast," "objective," "opportunity," "plan," "strategy,"
"target," or “will” and other similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject
to a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause the actual
results to not be realized, including, but not limited to:
executing or optimizing major business or strategic initiatives,
such as expansion of the services business or realizing the
benefits of our restructuring plans or transformation strategies,
including those that the Company may develop in the future;
attracting and retaining key executive talent during periods of
leadership transition, such as our recent appointment of a new CEO
and other recent changes in senior leadership from the
reorganization under our Grow Brand Love strategy; the failure to
adequately mitigate the impact of existing tariffs and/or the
imposition of additional duties, tariffs, taxes and other charges
or other barriers to trade or impacts from trade relations;
difficulty or delay in executing or integrating an acquisition; the
impact of the conflicts in the Middle East on the operations of our
quality control and technology centers in Israel; the negative
impacts that public health crisis, disease outbreak, epidemic or
pandemic has had, and could have in the future, on our business,
financial condition, profitability and cash flows; risks relating
to shifts in consumer spending away from the jewelry category or
away from the cultural customs of expressing commitments through
engagements and weddings; trends toward more experiential purchases
such as travel; general economic or market conditions, including
impacts of inflation or other pricing environment factors on our
commodity costs (including diamonds) or other operating costs; a
prolonged slowdown in the growth of the jewelry market or a
recession in the overall economy; financial market risks; a decline
in consumer discretionary spending or deterioration in consumer
financial position; disruptions in our supply chain; our ability to
attract and retain labor; changes to regulations relating to
customer credit; disruption in the availability of credit for
customers and customer inability to meet credit payment
obligations, which has occurred and may continue to deteriorate;
our ability to achieve the benefits related to the outsourcing of
the credit portfolio, including due to technology disruptions
and/or disruptions arising from changes to or termination of the
relevant outsourcing agreements, as well as a potential increase in
credit costs due to the current interest rate environment;
deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of the
Company’s market value relative to its book value, resulting in
further impairments of long-lived assets or intangible assets or
other adverse financial consequences; the volatility of our stock
price; the impact of financial covenants, credit ratings or
interest volatility on our ability to borrow; our ability to
maintain adequate levels of liquidity for our cash needs, including
debt obligations, payment of dividends, planned share repurchases
(including execution of accelerated share repurchases and the
payment of related excise taxes) and capital expenditures as well
as the ability of our customers, suppliers and lenders to access
sources of liquidity to provide for their own cash needs; potential
regulatory changes; future legislative and regulatory requirements
in the US and globally relating to climate change, including any
new climate related disclosure or compliance requirements, such as
those recently issued in the state of California; exchange rate
fluctuations; the cost, availability of and demand for diamonds,
gold and other precious metals, including any impact on the global
market supply of diamonds due to the ongoing conflicts in the
Middle East, the potential sale or divestiture of the De Beers
Diamond Company and its diamond mining operations by parent company
Anglo-American plc, and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict or
related sanctions; stakeholder reactions to disclosure regarding
the source and use of certain minerals; scrutiny or detention of
goods produced in certain territories resulting from trade
restrictions; seasonality of our business; the merchandising,
pricing and inventory policies followed by us and our ability to
manage inventory levels; our relationships with suppliers including
the ability to continue to utilize extended payment terms and the
ability to obtain merchandise that customers wish to purchase; the
level of competition and promotional activity in the jewelry
sector; our ability to optimize our multi-year strategy to gain
market share, expand and improve existing services, innovate and
achieve sustainable, long-term growth; the maintenance and
continued innovation of our OmniChannel retailing and ability to
increase digital sales, as well as management of digital marketing
costs; failure to anticipate and keep pace with changing fashion
trends; changes in the costs, retail prices, supply and consumer
acceptance of, and demand for gem quality lab-grown diamonds and
adequate identification of the use of substitute products in our
jewelry; ability to execute successful marketing programs and
manage social media; the ability to optimize our real estate
footprint, including operating in attractive trade areas and
accounting for changes in consumer traffic in mall locations; the
performance of and ability to recruit, train, motivate and retain
qualified team members - particularly store associates in regions
experiencing low unemployment rates; management of social, ethical
and environmental risks; ability to deliver on our corporate
sustainability goals or our environmental, social and governance
goals; the reputation of Signet and its brands; inadequacy in and
disruptions to internal controls and systems, including related to
the migration to new information technology systems which impact
financial reporting; risks associated with the Company’s use of
artificial intelligence; security breaches and other disruptions to
our or our third-party providers’ information technology
infrastructure and databases; an adverse development in legal or
regulatory proceedings or tax matters, including any new claims or
litigation brought by employees, suppliers, consumers or
shareholders, regulatory initiatives or investigations, and ongoing
compliance with regulations and any consent orders or other legal
or regulatory decisions; failure to comply with labor regulations;
collective bargaining activity; changes in corporate taxation
rates, laws, rules or practices in the US and other jurisdictions
in which our subsidiaries are incorporated, including developments
related to the tax treatment of companies engaged in internet
commerce or deductions associated with payments to foreign related
parties that are subject to a low effective tax rate; risks related
to international laws and Signet being a Bermuda corporation; risks
relating to the outcome of pending litigation; our ability to
protect our intellectual property or assets including cash which
could be affected by failure of a financial institution or
conditions affecting the banking system and financial markets as a
whole; changes in assumptions used in making accounting estimates
relating to items such as extended service plans or asset
impairments; or the impact of weather-related incidents, natural
disasters, organized crime or theft, increased security costs,
strikes, protests, riots or terrorism, or acts of war (including
the ongoing Russia-Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East).
For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties
which could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed in any forward looking statement, see the “Risk Factors”
and “Forward-Looking Statements” sections of Signet’s Fiscal 2025
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 19, 2025 and
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and the “Safe Harbor Statements” in
current reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC. Signet undertakes
no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to
reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by
law.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
13 weeks ended
(in millions, except per share
amounts)
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2024
Sales
$
1,541.6
$
1,510.8
Cost of sales
(942.8
)
(938.4
)
Gross margin
598.8
572.4
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
(526.0
)
(515.4
)
Other operating expense, net
(24.7
)
(7.2
)
Operating income
48.1
49.8
Interest income, net
0.8
8.6
Other non-operating (expense) income,
net
(3.3
)
0.2
Income before income taxes
45.6
58.6
Income taxes
(12.1
)
(6.5
)
Net income
$
33.5
$
52.1
Dividends on redeemable convertible
preferred shares
—
(92.2
)
Net income (loss) attributable to common
shareholders
$
33.5
$
(40.1
)
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic
$
0.79
$
(0.90
)
Diluted
$
0.78
$
(0.90
)
Weighted average common shares
outstanding:
Basic
42.5
44.6
Diluted
42.7
44.6
Dividends declared per common share
$
0.32
$
0.29
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in millions)
May 3, 2025
February 1, 2025
May 4, 2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
264.1
$
604.0
$
729.3
Inventories
2,006.5
1,937.3
1,983.6
Income taxes
16.0
14.3
9.3
Other current assets
180.5
156.6
202.4
Total current assets
2,467.1
2,712.2
2,924.6
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net
492.5
506.5
475.1
Operating lease right-of-use assets
1,103.9
1,102.4
979.4
Goodwill
482.0
482.0
754.5
Intangible assets, net
307.6
307.2
402.2
Other assets
301.0
314.8
315.2
Deferred tax assets
297.8
301.5
300.2
Total assets
$
5,451.9
$
5,726.6
$
6,151.2
Liabilities, Redeemable convertible
preferred shares, and Shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
$
—
$
—
$
147.8
Accounts payable
572.1
767.0
599.3
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities
371.3
366.8
356.0
Deferred revenue
366.7
362.5
360.6
Operating lease liabilities
286.9
279.9
253.0
Income taxes
49.5
55.3
31.4
Total current liabilities
1,646.5
1,831.5
1,748.1
Non-current liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities
894.5
900.0
818.5
Other liabilities
77.9
85.1
93.9
Deferred revenue
886.1
885.1
878.9
Deferred tax liabilities
171.2
173.1
202.0
Total liabilities
3,676.2
3,874.8
3,741.4
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable Series A Convertible Preference
Shares
—
—
328.0
Shareholders’ equity:
Common shares
12.6
12.6
12.6
Additional paid-in capital
105.3
120.1
181.6
Other reserves
0.4
0.4
0.4
Treasury shares at cost
(1,852.2
)
(1,749.3
)
(1,622.9
)
Retained earnings
3,765.5
3,745.5
3,779.7
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(255.9
)
(277.5
)
(269.6
)
Total shareholders’ equity
1,775.7
1,851.8
2,081.8
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible
preferred shares and shareholders’ equity
$
5,451.9
$
5,726.6
$
6,151.2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
13 weeks ended
(in millions)
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2024
Operating activities
Net income
$
33.5
$
52.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
37.0
36.6
Amortization of unfavorable contracts
(0.5
)
(0.5
)
Share-based compensation
7.0
7.6
Deferred taxation
3.6
0.5
Other non-cash movements
7.0
5.7
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Inventories
(56.1
)
(48.9
)
Other assets
(9.2
)
12.3
Accounts payable
(187.5
)
(136.7
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(5.4
)
(40.8
)
Change in operating lease assets and
liabilities
(0.8
)
(2.8
)
Deferred revenue
3.6
(4.7
)
Income tax receivable and payable
(7.5
)
(38.6
)
Net cash used in operating activities
(175.3
)
(158.2
)
Investing activities
Capital expenditures
(36.6
)
(23.3
)
Other investing activities, net
—
1.8
Net cash used in investing activities
(36.6
)
(21.5
)
Financing activities
Dividends paid on common shares
(12.6
)
(10.2
)
Dividends paid on redeemable convertible
preferred shares
—
(10.3
)
Repurchase of common shares
(117.4
)
(7.4
)
Repurchase of redeemable convertible
preferred shares
—
(412.0
)
Other financing activities, net
(7.3
)
(27.6
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(137.3
)
(467.5
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
604.0
1,378.7
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(349.2
)
(647.2
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
and cash equivalents
9.3
(2.2
)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
$
264.1
$
729.3
Reportable Segment Information: Sales:
Change from previous
year
First Quarter of
Fiscal 2026
Same store
sales
Non-same store
sales,
net
Total sales at
constant
exchange rate (1)
Exchange
translation impact
Total sales as
reported
Total sales (in
millions)
North America segment
2.3
%
—
%
2.3
%
(0.2
)%
2.1
%
$
1,450.5
International segment
4.5
%
(3.0
)%
1.5
%
2.3
%
3.8
%
$
80.1
Other segment (2)
nm
nm
nm
nm
nm
$
11.0
Signet
2.5
%
(0.5
)%
2.0
%
—
%
2.0
%
$
1,541.6
(1) See non-GAAP financial measures
section below.
(2) Includes sales from Signet’s diamond
sourcing operation.
nm Not meaningful.
Operating income and adjusted operating income:
First quarter Fiscal
2026
First quarter Fiscal
2025
Operating income (loss) in
millions
$
% of segment sales
$
% of segment sales
North America segment
$
83.0
5.7
%
$
83.2
5.9
%
International segment
(7.0
)
(8.7
)%
(13.0
)
(16.8
)%
Other segment
(3.9
)
nm
(3.1
)
nm
Corporate and unallocated expenses
(24.0
)
nm
(17.3
)
nm
Total operating income
$
48.1
3.1
%
$
49.8
3.3
%
First quarter Fiscal
2026
First quarter Fiscal
2025
Adjusted operating income (loss) in
millions (1)
$
% of segment sales
$
% of segment sales
North America segment
$
97.1
6.7
%
$
85.2
6.0
%
International segment
(7.0
)
(8.7
)%
(7.0
)
(9.1
)%
Other segment
(3.9
)
nm
(3.1
)
nm
Corporate and unallocated expenses
(15.9
)
nm
(17.3
)
nm
Total adjusted operating income
$
70.3
4.6
%
$
57.8
3.8
%
(1) See non-GAAP financial measures
section below.
nm Not meaningful.
Real Estate Portfolio:
Signet has a diversified real estate portfolio. On May 3, 2025,
Signet operated 2,633 stores totaling 4.1 million square feet of
selling space. Compared to year-end Fiscal 2025, store count
decreased by 9 and square feet of selling space decreased 0.1%.
Store count by segment
February 1, 2025
Openings
Closures
May 3, 2025
North America segment
2,379
5
(13
)
2,371
International segment
263
—
(1
)
262
Signet
2,642
5
(14
)
2,633
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting the Company's financial results in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"),
the Company reports certain financial measures on a non-GAAP basis.
The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures, when
reviewed in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, can provide
more information to assist investors in evaluating historical
trends and current period performance and liquidity. For these
reasons, internal management reporting also includes these non-GAAP
measures. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in
addition to, and not superior to or as a substitute for, the GAAP
financial measures presented in this earnings release and the
Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and other
publicly filed reports. In addition, our non-GAAP financial
measures may not be the same as or comparable to similar non-GAAP
measures presented by other companies.
The Company reports the following non-GAAP financial measures:
sales changes on a constant currency basis, free cash flow,
adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted
diluted earnings per share ("EPS") and adjusted earnings before
interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“adjusted
EBITDA”).
The Company provides the year-over-year change in total sales
excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations to provide
transparency to performance and enhance investors’ understanding of
underlying business trends. The effect from foreign currency,
calculated on a constant currency basis, is determined by applying
current year average exchange rates to prior year sales in local
currency.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as the net cash
used in operating activities less capital expenditures. Management
considers this metric to be helpful in understanding how the
business is generating cash from its operating and investing
activities that can be used to meet the financing needs of the
business. Free cash flow is an indicator frequently used by
management to evaluate its overall liquidity needs and determine
appropriate capital allocation strategies. Free cash flow does not
represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary
purposes.
Adjusted operating income is a non-GAAP measure defined as
operating income excluding the impact of certain items which
management believes are not necessarily reflective of normal
operational performance during a period. Management finds the
information useful when analyzing operating results to
appropriately evaluate the performance of the business without the
impact of these certain items. Management believes the
consideration of measures that exclude such items can assist in the
comparison of operational performance in different periods which
may or may not include such items. Management also utilizes
adjusted operating margin, defined as adjusted operating income as
a percentage of total sales, to further evaluate the effectiveness
and efficiency of the Company’s flexible operating model.
Adjusted diluted EPS is a non-GAAP measure defined as diluted
EPS excluding the impact of certain items which management believes
are not necessarily reflective of normal operational performance
during a period. Management finds the information useful when
analyzing financial results in order to appropriately evaluate the
performance of the business without the impact of these certain
items. In particular, management believes the consideration of
measures that exclude such items can assist in the comparison of
performance in different periods which may or may not include such
items. The Company estimates the tax effect of all non-GAAP
adjustments by applying a statutory tax rate to each item. The
income tax items are used to estimate adjusted income tax expense
and represent the discrete amount that affected the diluted EPS
during the period.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, defined as earnings
before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization,
share-based compensation expense, non-operating expense, net and
certain non-GAAP accounting adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA is
considered an important indicator of operating performance as it
excludes the effects of financing and investing activities by
eliminating the effects of interest, depreciation and amortization
costs and certain accounting adjustments.
The following information provides reconciliations of the most
comparable financial measures calculated and presented in
accordance with GAAP to presented non-GAAP financial measures.
Free cash flow
13 weeks ended
(in millions)
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2024
Net cash used in operating activities
$
(175.3
)
$
(158.2
)
Capital expenditures
(36.6
)
(23.3
)
Free cash flow
$
(211.9
)
$
(181.5
)
Adjusted operating income
13 weeks ended
(in millions)
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2024
Total operating income
$
48.1
$
49.8
Restructuring charges (1)
19.0
4.6
Asset impairments (1)
3.2
1.9
Loss on divestitures, net (2)
—
1.3
Integration-related expenses (3)
—
0.2
Total adjusted operating income
$
70.3
$
57.8
North America segment adjusted operating income
13 weeks ended
(in millions)
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2024
North America segment operating income
$
83.0
$
83.2
Restructuring charges (1)
10.9
0.6
Asset impairments (1)
3.2
1.2
Integration-related expenses (3)
—
0.2
North America segment adjusted operating
income
$
97.1
$
85.2
International segment adjusted operating loss
13 weeks ended
(in millions)
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2024
International segment operating loss
$
(7.0
)
$
(13.0
)
Restructuring charges (1)
—
4.0
Asset impairments (1)
—
0.7
Loss on divestitures, net (2)
—
1.3
International segment adjusted operating
loss
$
(7.0
)
$
(7.0
)
Corporate and unallocated expenses adjusted operating
loss
13 weeks ended
(in millions)
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2024
Corporate and unallocated expenses
operating loss
$
(24.0
)
$
(17.3
)
Restructuring charges (1)
8.1
—
Corporate and unallocated expenses
adjusted operating loss
$
(15.9
)
$
(17.3
)
Adjusted income tax provision
13 weeks ended
(in millions)
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2024
Income tax expense
$
12.1
$
6.5
Restructuring charges (1)
4.7
1.1
Asset impairments (1)
0.8
0.5
Loss on divestitures, net (2)
—
0.3
Adjusted income tax expense
$
17.6
$
8.4
Adjusted effective tax rate
13 weeks ended
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2024
Effective tax rate
26.5
%
11.1
%
Restructuring charges (1)
(0.4
)%
0.9
%
Asset impairments (1)
(0.1
)%
0.4
%
Loss on divestitures, net (2)
—
%
0.2
%
Adjusted effective tax rate
26.0
%
12.6
%
Adjusted diluted EPS
13 weeks ended
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2024
Diluted EPS (loss per share)
$
0.78
$
(0.90
)
Restructuring charges (1)
0.46
0.10
Asset impairments (1)
0.07
0.04
Loss on divestitures, net (2)
—
0.03
Tax impact of above items
(0.13
)
(0.04
)
Deemed dividend on redemption of Preferred
Shares (4)
—
1.91
Dilution effect (5)
—
(0.03
)
Adjusted diluted EPS
$
1.18
$
1.11
Adjusted EBITDA
13 weeks ended
(in millions)
May 3, 2025
May 4, 2024
Net income
$
33.5
$
52.1
Income taxes
12.1
6.5
Interest income, net
(0.8
)
(8.6
)
Depreciation and amortization
37.0
36.6
Amortization of unfavorable contracts
(0.5
)
(0.5
)
Other non-operating expense (income),
net
3.3
(0.2
)
Share-based compensation
7.0
7.6
Other accounting adjustments (6)
22.2
8.0
Adjusted EBITDA
$
113.8
$
101.5
Footnotes to Non-GAAP Reconciliation Tables
(1)
Restructuring and asset
impairment charges during the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025 were
incurred primarily as a result of the Company’s Grow Brand Love
strategy initiatives. Restructuring and asset impairment charges
during the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2024 were incurred primarily as a
result of the Company’s rationalization of its store footprint and
reorganization of certain centralized functions.
(2)
Includes net losses from the
previously announced divestiture of the UK prestige watch
business.
(3)
Fiscal 2025 includes severance
and retention expenses related to the integration of Blue Nile
which were recorded to SG&A.
(4)
The Company recorded a deemed
dividend to net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
of $85.2 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2025, which
represents the excess of the conversion value of the Preferred
Shares over their carrying value upon redemption and includes $1.6
million of related expenses.
(5)
Adjusted diluted EPS for the 13
weeks ended May 4, 2024 was calculated using 48.0 million diluted
weighted average common shares outstanding. The additional dilutive
shares were excluded from the calculation of GAAP diluted EPS as
their effect was antidilutive.
(6)
Other accounting adjustments are
inclusive of those items described within footnotes 1 through 3
above.
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